Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 45, Number 132, 13 April 1920 — Page 1

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STRIKE LOSING GRIP IN WEST; TIGHT IN EAST Mediators to Take Up Work " of Settling Present Difficulties Department of Justice Asks Leader's Names. columbuTfears STOP CHICAGO, April 13. Main strength

of the striking railroad workers today was exerted in the section east of Pittsburgh and in the Pacific north- . west, with conditions, according to railroad brotherhood leaders and railway officials, in the remainder of the country pointing toward a return to normal. Around New York passenger service was hard hit and in the Pennsylvania steel and iron regions thousands of workers were threatened with enforced idleness unless the situation quickly changed. See-saw is Situation As epitomized by the brotherhood leaders today the entire situation was: West, vastly better; Chicago, much improved; east, vastly worse, jr particularly worse. Appointment by President Wilson of the railroad labor board is viewed by both railroad and brotherhood officials today, as being a long step toward settlement of the rail strike. Officials of both sides reiterated that the roads w ere powerless to raise wages or eon-f-'der othtr demands until the board

had reviewed requests now pending. The officials are now awaiting announcement by Attorney General Palmer of the government's attitude toward the "illegal" strike, and of any action which might be taken to bring the strikers back to work. It is believed that when this announcement is made and with prompt action by the newly appointed board an early settlement can be hoped for. Deadlock Continues. This, the thirteenth day of the un authorized walk-out showed the deadlock continuing throughout all districts west of Ohio, with the exception of the far northwest, where, in the region of Everett and Spokane, Wash., the strikers have made some fresh gain. In the Chicago district the strikers have made no gains for four days and, while they deny any desertions from their ranks, the railroads have e.ich day increased the amount of traffic handled. The railroad managers announced today that the office workers and union 6trike breakers imported by the brotherhoods are able to handle all traffic offered. Business is much below normal because of the strikes in other cities. East Is Real Center. The east continued to be the strike center today. At Baltimore, Scranton. ' Philadelphia, Washington, and Steubenville, Ohio, the ranks of the strikers were increased over night. At Detroit 100,000 factory employes were idle today through the shut-down of factories unable to obtain power and fuel. At Columbus, Ohio, one traction company lias withdrawn all its limited cars for the same reason. Nearly all coal mines in Ohio have been closed unable to obtain cars. .lohn Grunau head of the strikers new union, maintained his claims that the "insurgent" forces remained intact and would not yield. A break came in the strike at St. Louis when 324 Missouri-Pacific switchmen voted to return to work today. Strikers at Pueblo, Colo, Muskogee, Okla., Saginaw, Mich.. Liattle Creek, Mich.. Dayton, O. and several other points also decided to end the walkout. Freight traffic continued badly impaired at Kansas City. At Cleveland, the strike spread to Collinwood shops of the New York hnnmpn wnikoii Central where 200 out and a further menace was presented in reports that, shopmen were planning a city-wide walkout oji Thursday. Passenger Traffic Hit. The Columbus Yardmen's union voted to call out all switching crews handling passenger traffic. At Toledo a number of factories were expected to close today and at Indianapolis a gas shortage was feard as the result of cutting off of fuel shipments. At Terre Haute, Ind., 500 switchman voted to join the insurgents and the strike spread to Cincinnati, whn Baltimore & Ohio switchmen walked out last night. NEW YORK, April 13. New York was still in the grip of the outlaw railway strike today and there were no surface indications of a general break in the ranks of the strikers. Officials of the various roads Involved redoubled their efforts to maintain service and they were cheered by announcements that military engineers, college students and citizens in several communities had volunteered to fill the strikers places. .The offers will be accepted in some cases, especially where the volunteers have had previous railroading experience, the officials said. CINCINNATI. April 13 Cincinnati railroad executives reported that all yards had full crews at work this morning with the exception of the Baltimore and Ohio. The Indiana freight division yards f the Baltimore and Ohio were minus one crew while none of the crews In fthe Ivorydale yards of the road had (reported for work at 7 a. m. Three Big Four crews quit at midtblght, but later reported they had mishmderstood, and would be on duty tojlblght. i uuLuaii3US, u., April la rassraer train service through Columbus xperienced only slight delay today g a result or a coach crew s leaving itheir work, assistant trainmasters and (Continued on Pafl JTen)

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First Load of War Heroes' Bodies, Buried Abroad,

The caskets under guard on Hoboken pier. The first of thousands of bodies of American boys killed in the world war and buried overseas, have arrived in the United States and will be sent to their homes for burial. The army transport "Nansemond" brought the first consignment 87 flag-draped caskets. These boys were buried in England. The bodies were under guard from the time they were taken up.

Will Treaty be Enforced? Question Still Open; Paris Paper Declares

PARIS, April 13 Although the diplomatic incident regarding the occu pation of Frankfort by French forces is considered to have been closed it is pointed out that the main Question under which the dispute arose, the carrying out of the treaty of Versailles, remains open in its entirety. Forecasts are that it will come up at the San Remo conference 'of the allies. The probable occasion will be in connection with the consideration of Germany's request for further time to disarm and demobilize, it is understood in official circles. Premiers Millerand and Lloyd George will meet to discuss the controversy between France and Great Britain before the supreme allied council convenes at San Remo, Italy, according to the Matin. . .,... ., Italy, although in accord with England Jn principle, did not approve of her protest lo France and refused to associate herself with it," says the Petit Parisien. Other newspapers are optimistic that a settlement of the France-British dispute will be reached soon ami that the French action in occupying cities east of the Rhine will tend to avert a repetition of conditions which brought about the incident. ROME, April 13 Questions which will be discussed at the meeting of the supreme allied council at San Remo were considered by the council of ministers yesterday. Italy has reached an agreement with England regarding the Turkish problem and PENNSYLVANIA MEN VOTE DOWN STRIKE PITTSBURGH, April 13. Members of the brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, on the Pennsylvania railroad, I east and west of Pittsburgh, voted I this morning against joining the strike. An official announcement said vote was practically unanimous. the MAJ. GEN. WOOD BACK TO HISARMY DUTIES (By Associated Press) BOSTON, April 13. Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood today cancelled the leave of pbsence which he obtained to make a campaign for the Republican nomination for president and said he would leave later in the day for Chicago to lesume his duties as commanding general of the Central department. He said that, his action was due to railroad strike conditions. WASHINGTON, April 13 Maj. Gen. Wood's decision to cancel his leave of absence and return to the command of the Central department because of the condition" growing out of the railroad strike, was made on his own initiative, it was said today at the war department. Maj. Gen. Bell is now acting commander of the Central department. LEGION POSTS OBJECT TO DE VALERA'S APPEARANCE (By Associated Press) COLUMBIA. S. C, April 12. Be cause of objection by prominent alumni, notably members of the American Legion, Eamon de Valera. "president of the Irish republic", will not speak at the University of South Carolina today. Friends of De Valera withdrew their request that he address the university students when objections were made from several quarters. CHARLOTTE, N. C, April 13. Hornet's nest post o the American Legion has adopted a resolution opposing the appearance here of Dr. Eaman De Valera, who recently was Invited by local Irish sympathizers to deliver an address here this month.

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colonial compensations the Epoch. according to LONDON, April 12. Verbal assurances given by the French government in answering the sixth note of Great Britain relative to the occupation of German cities by the French were discussed by the cabinet council today. They are expected to be followed by a formal note which will mean a satisfactory solution of the difficulty. France is said to recognize that opposition to its action was based rather on the maintenance of a principle than on the merits of the immediate question involved. BOSTON SEEKS TO TIE ST. LOUIS IN GROWTH 120 POPULATION (By Associated Press) WASHINTON, April 13. St. Louis, fourth city of the country in 1910, had a population of 773,000 on Jan. 1, of this year and showed an increase of 85,971. or 12.5 per cent over 10 years ago. The rate of growth during the last ten years was the smallest of any decade since the founding of the city and the increase in numbers was smaller than in any decade since that ending in 1880. when the rate of increase was 12.8 per cent. Whether St. Louis or Boston will rank as the country's fourth largest city as a result of the 1920 census, added interest to the announcement today of the population of St. Louis. Boston's population has not yet been made public. St. Louis ranked fourth in 1910, having more inhabitants than Boston. Since 1910 Boston has annexed the town of Hyde Park, having a population in 1910, of 15.507. In the 1910 census Boston showed an increase of 19.6 per cent for the decade, while St. Louis showed an increase of 19.4 per cent. St. Louis and Boston are the only cities within the 600,000 class in 1910. Cleveland, Baltimore and Pittsburg ranking sixth, seventh and eighth, were the only cities within the 500,000 class. A change in their ranking for 1920 is not improbable, and Detroit, Buffalo and San Francisco, ranking ninth, tenth and eleventh, the only cities within the 400,000 class, may advance into different rank. The population of none of these cities has been announced. Mrs. Eliza Koohring, 78, Is Dead; Never Moved Away From Natal Square Mrs. Eliza Koehring, 78, one of the oldest residents of Richmond, died of pneumonia at her home, 423 South Fourth street, at midnight Monday. Her death occurred in a house just two doors south of the site where she was born. She was one of the first children born in Richmond to be baptised in St. John's Lutheran church. Mrs. Koehring never moved 6"ut of the square in which she was born, her baptism, confirmation, marriage, birth of her children, and finally death, occurring within the same square. She was a life-long member of the church of her baptism. She is survived by four daughters, Mary, Rosa, Mrs. Elizabeth Pilgrim and Mrs. Emma Kauper; one son, Henry, and nine grandchildren. Short funeral services will be held at the home at 1:30 p. m Thursday. Further services will be held in St. John's Lutheran church at 2 p. m. Thursday. Burial will be in Lutherania. The Rev. Nicklas will officiate. POSTAL OFFICIAL DEAD (By Associated Press) SAN FRANCISCO, Cal., April 13. Thomas J. Flavin, postal Inspector and brother of Michael Flavin, member of the British parliament from Ireland, was found dead in his office here yesterday. He was one of the men who established mail service to Alaska.

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Arrives in America SULTAN WILL FIGHT NATIONALIST PARTY CONSTANTINOPLE, April 13. Sultan Mehmed VI of Turkey has thrown all of his political and religious power into the balance as a final measure in combatting the nationalist movement in Asia, Minor. Observers here declare the next fortnight will determine whether he can rally any real force to oppose Mustapha Kemal, head of the nationalist movement, who is virtually ruler of most of the Turkish possessions east of the Dardanelles. Mobilization of the Sultan's adher ents has begun in the islands in the Sea of Marmora and along the shores of the Black Sea. Anzevour Pasha, formerly a Circassian bandit, has organized several thousand opponents of the nationalists at Bigha and Panorma on the southern shore of the .Sea of Marmora and is the .most im portant supporter of the Sultan. Guatemala President Springs Trap oh Foes In Capital, Say Advices (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON .April 13. Private advices received here picture the situation in Guatemala City as a trap that had been sprung by President Estra Cabrera on his enemies, rather than a rebel victory. It was explained that the failure of the president to use the army to prevent the entry of the rebels into the capital was a stratagem employed to give him the upper hand with a minimum of bloodshed. Strong government forces were stationed at La Palma, a suburb, where Presidene Cabrera is located, and at other points from where operations can be directed that will effectually close all the exits from the city, these reports said. After the rebels had flocked into the city, Cabrera was said to have announced to them that the capital would remain .under siege until the insurgents sued for terms. The water supply would be cut off. food shipments to be stopped and only women, children and other noncombatants would be permitted to pass the line of siege ,tho message added, in order to hasten a comparatively bloodless victory. House is Investigating Alleged Cases of War Contract Profiteering (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, April 13 Two proposals for handling firms and persons alleged to have defrauded the government in the construction of army camps were before the house when it resumed debate today on majority and minority reports dealing with methods of construction, extravagance and waste. A resolution presented by the Republican majority would turn the evidence over to the attorney general, with the request that he proceed in criminal and civil courts against those accused of profiteering in government war-time work. The Democrats presented a substitute to send both reports back to the committee, with instructions to give congress the names of the guilty, after which the department of justic would be ordered to "bring civil and criminal proceedings." Representative McKenzie, Republican, Illinois, chairman of the committee, and Representative Flood, Democrat, Virginia, were allotted the remaining time set aside under a special rule for debate. Bolshevik Division Is Defeated by Pole Army (By Associated Press) WARSAW, April 13. A pronounced victory for the Poles over the Bolshevik! on the southeastern front, was reported by the general staff today. After several days fighting a Bolshevik division was put to flight and more than a score of machine guns and much booty was captured by the Poles.

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WAITS HOVE FROM . MEXICAN TROOPS (By Associated Pres) NOGALES, Sonora, April 13. The new republic of Sonora rested on its arms today waiting for any steps the federal government might take to meet the situation caused by state seizure and operation of the railroads, assumption of customs collections and occupation of federal buildings. Twenty thousand state troops were ready to repel any attempted federal invasion. Patrols watched the state border for evidences of aggression. Customs receipts ordinarily forwarded to New York banks to the credit of the Mexico City government were diverted to the Sonora state treasury at Hermosillo. At Agna Prleta, citizens called to arms, prepared defense of the city from possible attack, though there had been none threatened. General P. Calles, former governor, who resigned from Carranza's .cabinet to take charge of General Alvaro Obregon's presidential campaign, temporarily headed the new republic because of the illness of Governor De La Huerta. Reports that other states were ready to join Sonora in the secession movement had not been confirmed. General Calles reiterated that the state's action merely was to compel recognition of state sovereignity, and that the government would revert to its previous states on assurance that federal troops would not be sent into Sonora without her consent. ' General Jose Rios, former commander of federal troops in the Sonora siege upon his arrival from Mermoslllo, the capital, said he had abandoned all efforts to control any federal military force in the state, and that his entire command in Sonora, had announced its adherence to the Sonora government. Program of Social Reform Outlined at Meeting of the Y. W. C. A. in Cleveland (By Associated Press) CLEVELAND, O., April 13. Uniform industrial standards as applied to wage-earning women will be sought by 2,000 delegates from all over the United States and many foreign countries attending the sixth biennial convention of the National Young Women's Christian association, which opened here today. The convention will continue through next Monday. Industrial standards to be discussed have been approved by the industrial department of the National board. The convention is expected to add its approval and devise means of carry ing them into effect. The industrial platform Includes an. eight-hour day; one day rest in seven; minimum living wage; equal pay for equal work; right of the worker to organize; abolition of night work for women; abolition of child labor; social insurance; place for women in labor's program, and industrial democracy. Illinois Chooses Between Lowden and Wood; Women Vote in Many Counties (By Associated Press) CHICAGO. April 13. Illinois voters cast their ballots today in the first state presidential preference primary, with Governor Frank O. Lowden and Major General Leonard Wood the only candidates entered for the Republican indorsement and the Democratic field uncontested, the Illinois Democratic delegation going to the San Francisco convention uninstructed. Voters were privileged to write on ballots names of other presidential candidates and supporters of Senator Hiram Johnson of California waged campaigns in some districts. Women voted in all but half -a dozen counties with the provision that their ballots might be thrown out later if their participation was found illegal. Women's ballots will be counted separately. WOOD'S HOLE ELIMINATED; SEEK SUMMER WHITE HOUSE (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, April 12. WhiteHouse officials today were consider ing possible sites for summer head quarters, principal requirements being that the location must both afford op portunities for complete rest for Pres ident Wilson and adequate accom modation for the large staff which must accompany him. Elimination of the estate of Charles R. Crane, minister to China, at Woods Hole, Mass., as the summer White House, followed reports of investigat ors that it lacked these features and also that it would not assure complete rrivacy for the President owing to the proximity of the streets of the village. Weather Forecast For Indiana, by United States Weather Bureau Fair tonight and Wednesday; slowly rising tempera tures; heavy frost tonight. Yesterday's Temperatures. Maximum 51 Minimum 28 Today's. Noon 32 For Wayne County by W. E. Moore Fair and continued cold tonight; below freezing, and heavy frosts; Wednesday Increasing cloudiness and rising temperatures. General Conditions The Rocky Mountain storm which was central Saturday over Utah, and crossed Indi ana during the past 24 hours, now covers the eastern states. Cold weath er prevails from Canada to the gulf, except over British Columbia and Al berta, where it is getting warm. It is eight above at Cheyenne, Wyo., and below freezing in northern Texas. Anot.er storm is developing over the Rocky mountains, and the weather will become unsettled after a brief period of fair weather. Temperature? will rise Wednesday morning and it will continue to get warmer until ti? coming of the next storm. At Nome, Alaska, It is 22 below.

Company K To Be Mustered Out; Checks Equipment at Armory on Monday Evening Company K, Indiana state militia, will probably be mustered out next Monday evening, Frank Benn, first lieutenant, said Monday. The company met at the armory to check in equipment, Monday evening. State orders have been received which will compel all Company K men to disband by April 26, in common with other organizations. The guard in other cities has already been mustered out. Captain Malsby and other members of the organization believe that a new outfit should be organized at once, as they do not think the city should be without a military organization. He advocates other work in connection with it.

RICHMOND YARDMEN UNDECIDED ON NEW YARD ORGANIZATION Sentiment among Pennsylvania yard employees Tuesday, indicates that the Yard Men's Association will be unsuccessful in its plan to form an organization among yard workers of the Richmond branch of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. Representatives of the Indianapolis branch were in Richmond, Monday for this purpose. Three meetings were held but nothing definite was accomplished. Richmond officials of the Pennsylvania announce that conditons are considerably cleared since Monday. A notice, however, has been posted at the ticket office notifying patrons that because of labor troubles, the tickets would be subject to delay. No change in the schedule of trains passing through Richmond, has been announced. The through trains are consolidated at Pittsburgh, however, and trains are several hours late at New York. Trains to West Late. Passenger trains passing through Richmond enroute to the west, are from two to four hours late. Reports from Columbus are that the yard employees have returned to work, however. Trains from Indianapolis are also considerably late. The Cincinas J: li a nan uivisiun. irains are running on time. No change in the freight and industrial conditions is apparent. Manufacturers are still unable to obtain the full quota of cars. This condition will probably last after the strike, as thousands of cars are tied up in the freight terminals and on side tracks. Weeks will be required before these cars can be unloaded and sent out through the country, officials believe. PRESIDENT CALLS CABINET MEETING (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. April 13. Presi dent Wilson today called a meeting of the cabinet for tomorrow to discuss "the general situation." White house officials would not say that the "Unauthorized" railroad strike promoted the call, but it was understood that this would be the principal subject discussed. This is the first cabinet meetine called by the president since he returned from his western trip last September, a "very sick man." Since his illness he has seen only a few mem bers of his official family. White house officials said the presi dent felt he had recovered sufficiently to meet with the cabinet, and it was indicated that thereafter his official family would be called together at more or less stated intervals. City to Pave Fort Wayne Ave. and S. Fourth Street Although the advancing season may bring additional improvements, the only city "sprucing up" so far planned for the spring is the paving of Fort Wayne avenue, and South Fourth street and the Commons Road from West Fifth street west past the proposed junior high school, corner of West Seventh street and Commons Road. Fort Wayne avenue is one of the strenuously used thoroughfares of the city, Dell Davis, City Engineer, says. An immense amount of traffic passes over the avenue each day. Repair causes the city considerable expense. South Fourth 6treet is also greatly used. Leading as it does, directly out of the diagonal Fort Wayne avenue, it is probably used more than any other lower downtown side street. It is thought Pay Taxes While Paying Is Good, Asks Bescher City taxes are due May 4, and payable any time before that date. "Not because it inconveniences me a great deal, but for their own personal convenience Richmond people ought to eliminate with the usual plan of waiting until the day before spring taxes are due and then rushing up here all at once," said Frank Bescher, assistant city treasurer, Tuesday. Regularly as the year rolls 'round Richmond indulges in the same tax paying gymnastics, he pointed out. Taxes are due the first Monday in May. The preceeding Friday and Saturday the line starts and does not diminish until late the night of the last day. "Often people waste valuable time waiting in line at the treasurer's window when they could easily have had first place a week before," said Bescher. AMERICANS BELIEVED IN PERIL IN ASIA MINOR NEW YORK. April 13. Hugh Bell of Crafton, Pa., a worker with the American committee for relief in the near east and James K. Lyman of Wisconsin, an American board missionary, are believed to be in peril in Eastern Asia minor where Armenian massacres have occurred recently. They left Adana for Marash on March '20, according to a cablegram recelv1 here and since tljat time nothing has been heard from them.

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R. R. BODY IS APPOINTED BY PRES. WILSON Movement "Burning Out" in West, But Eastern Cities Are Clamped Tight by Rail Stoppage. : CONGRESSlTWAITING (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, April 13. The railroad labor board was appointed today by President Wilson. The members are : Representing the public. George W. Hanger. Washington; Henry Hunt. Cincinnati; R. M. Barton, Tennessee. Representing the roads: Horace Baker. J. H. Elliott and William L. Park. Representing the employes: Albert Phillips, A. O. Wharton and James Forrester. The board will be authorized to meet In Washington at once to take . up the grievances of the railroad employes now on strike. The nominations went to the senate at noon today, and prompt action by that body is expected. Ask for Strikers' Names The Pennsylvania and New York Central railroads were asked today by the department of justice to send the names of all their striking employes and to indicate which of the men were leaders in the walk-out. Department officials flatly refused to discuss the meaning of the message, or to indicate whether similar requests would go forward to the executives of other roads. The text of the telegram follows: "Please send us at once the names of all of your employes who are on strike, indicating the names of any of them who appear to be directing the movement in whole or in part." Department of Justice agents throughout the country, who have been watching every new development in the rail crisis have reported their findings for the information of ornciais, who will determine the nature and course of federal action and were understood to be seeking particularly evidence of the connection of the I. W. W. with the strike movement. "Will Not Shirk." Palmer. The government "will not shirk its responsibility." Mr. Palmer said last night, but would wait until complete reports had been received. Congressional action as to the strike has been withheld, pending reorganization of the labor board. Frame rs of legislation expressed confidence it would prove an effective means of dealing with the situation. No interference with the mails will be permitted, the postoffffice department announced formally, offenders being warned that they would be prosecuted under the old federal statutes which makes such action a crime against the federal government. BOSTON. April 13 Effects of the unauthorized strike of railroad employes were felt in all parts of New England today through further reductions and consolidations in all classes of traffic. The ranks of loyal workers remained unbroken on lines running through this section. The second deflection in New England of switchmen to the cause of the strikers ocurred early today at Providence but was as brief as the walkout at Worcester on Sunday. A few employes of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad quit work but returned after a Brotherhood official addressed them. At meetings In other cities the men voted to remain at work. PHILADELPHIA. April 13 The railroad strike Situation in the Philadelphia district appeared more serious early than at any time since the men began leaving their work last Saturday. Officials of the Pennsylvania railroad admitted the walkout was spreading and estimated that 1500 men many of them shopmen, joined the ranks of the strikers late yesterday and last night. This increased the number of Pennsylvania employes out in the district to 2500. In the eastern region approximately 3750 were idle. Officials of the company said they did not look for any noticeable change for three or four days. BALTIMORE, April 13. Fifteen hundred or more railway workers were reported out in the Baltimore district of the Pennsylvania and Baltimore & Ohio railroad this morning in the "outlaw" strike which began here last evening. In Baltimore the Pennsylvania railroad declared an embargo on all freight outgoing and incoming. CAMDEN, N. J.. April 13. The strike spread to this section this morning when a number of men failed to report for duty. At the Reading railway terminal some of . the yardmen struck but the switchmen came to work fit the usual hour. The passenger and freight brakemen voted' last night to join the strike 39 to 6, but they have not quit yet. Josiah Marvel Will Talk At North A Friends' Church Josiah Marvel will give a talk on Friends' Reconstruction Work In France, at 8 p. m. Wednesday evening atthe North A Street Friends church. Preceding the talk the April social will be held. Supper will be served at 6:30 p. m. Everyone is invited. PRINCE NEARS HONOLULU. (By Associated Press) HONOLULU, April 13. The cruiser Birmingham and 20 destroyers left here today to meet the British battle cruiser Renown, bearing the Prince of Wales on a tour to Australia and New Zealand. The flotilla will escort the Renown to this port.