Show slow progress of the thetla thetis washington sept 14 some dissatisfaction sat is faction is expressed at the navy department over the slow p progress ro rss of the united states steamer thetis towards alaska tho the vessel sailed several months ago from portsmouth va and should have been at her destination ti at this date if she equaled the trip of the bear which is a blower or vessel when last heard from the thetis was at callao peru and it is extremely doubtful if she can reach alaska where abere bhe she is ti to assist in protecting the seal eries before inter minter closes in in |