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Show Rear Admiral to Be Retired. WASHINGTON, Mav 31. Rear d-mlrnl d-mlrnl Sidney A. Staunton will be placed on the retired list on account of age. June He now la the naval member Of the special commission which Is visiting visit-ing European capitals to secure representations represen-tations ot the foreign armies and navies at the approaching Panama-Pacific exposition. ex-position. Admiral Staunton is a native of New Voru and was an officer of the W York in the battel of Santiago Santi-ago Mis retirement win result in the promo. Hon of Captain Robert M rovle, commandant, com-mandant, of the Norfolk navy yard, to be rear admiral, Commander v. r. ciiase tQ be captain. Lieutenant Commander rates Stirling to be commander and Lieutenant Sir. .lair Gannon to be lieutenant com- tander. |