Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 40, Number 4, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 September 1907 — Naval Shake-up Begun. [ARTICLE]

Naval Shake-up Begun.

One of the most radical shake-ups in the history of the United States navy is now reported to be under way in the department, with especial reference to the personnel of the line on the battleships which are to take part in the forthcoming Pacific cruise. The purpose Is to advance the younger nw to the fighting line and send their elders to the rear, and it la said that of the eighteen captains who will command the ships on the long Voyage fourteen will be men younger than the»oOoere now in command.