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Show I NEW CHIEF OF NAVIGATION Rear Admlrjl William P. Potter, who recently became chief of the bureau of navigation, succeeding Rear Admiral PHIebury. Thia post la considered one of the best In the navy drpartment. Admiral Potter was formerly commander of the fourth division of the Atlantic battleihlp fleet. Me waa born In New York and was graduated from Annapolis In the clase of 1869. In the war with Spain he waa executive officer of the cruiser New York, flagihlp of the fleet. On the world cruise he waa In command of the Vermont until advanced to hit present rank, coming home In charge of the fourth division. |