Washington, Oct. 28. mu" United States' "Neutrality Patrol" in the Atlantic Ocean is rapidly assuming the proportions of a major naval force. It is under command of Rear-Admiral Alfred W. Johnson, Commander of the Atlantic Squadron and veteran of two wars and three military ügns. Created by President Roosevelt immediately after the outbreak of war to enforce neutrality proclamations, the patrol now consists of over 30 warcraft and at least 40 more are expected to be added, as fast as they can be reconditioned.
Although technically the patrol which he was awarded a medal by operates in all waters touching United the United States Navy, he was ap-States shores, the main scenes of pointed President of the National are on the Atlan-Board of Elections in Nicaragua with Oki the additional rank of U. S. Minister The Navy to the republic, divulge any details of the patrol's Rear-Adm. Johnson served aboard the. size or activities, but it is learned U.SS. New York during the Philip-that the Atlantic force consists of the pine insurrection and was awarded Atlantic squadron—created at the the Philippines campaign medal for time of the Czech crisis—plus some his services. In the World War he Coast Quard vessels and additional commanded the destroyer Conying-Navy craft, ham engaged in patrolling the sub-'The Atlantic Squadron normally marine zone and escorting troop and consists of four battleships, one of supply ships. This service earned which is demilitarized; one aircraft him the Navy Distinguished Service carrier, four heavy cruisers and 19 Medal from his own government and Several more destroyers
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