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Show Avrlf nl of rijlnt Torpedo flotilla. Washington, April -The Madrid dispatch announcing the arrlvalof tho Spanish torpedo flotilla at I'orto Itlco waa quite unexpected nl Washington, and (treated considerable comment In navy circles, do far aa could be learned, no Information on tins point haa keen received by either the atate or nuvy department. The arrival nf tke flotilla aurpaaaes alt forecasts na to the time nrcessary to make the trip, and Indicates that n high rate of speed waa inatntalnrd across tlin ocean. President McKlnlry manifested much Interest lu tho dispatch from Madrid that the Spanish flotilla nrrlved at I'orto Rico, About tho Whlto House, a good 'deal of surprise was expressed that the flotilla had made ao awlft a passage from the Canarlra, nnd there was a disposition amongaoiue to whom the Information waa given not to credit It, the opinion bring that It had been given out by the Madrid officials to prevent the flying squadron from sailing. |
