Show men for war vessels 0 washington march 7 the navy navy today began the of men fir for the columbia and the minneapolis which are now at the leacue island navy yarda thia this action ie Is taken not anding inding the delay on the part of congress in providing for the 1500 1600 additional dit ional men asked fir fr by secretary tang in hie his recent communication to the naval affairs affaire committee on the lie subject the official express no doubt but that favorable action win will bo be taken on the request and are simply taking time by the forelock eo so they may be in readiness readi nepa nees should trouble come about men in all will be required for or the two vessels and the enlistments ere are in progress reea at boston kew new york end and philadelphia |