| Show NO MORE ACTIVE SERVICE admiral dr ds career la in the navy kavy to I 1 washington march ag an order which has been issued by tho the navy department carries out the suggestion of secretary long that captain sampson would command the north atlantic squadron the order ns as issued reads commander in chief of the tha north atlantic station although key west t advices advises state stale that the battleship iowa probably will be ue his hia flagship the order standing at the navy department is that the cruiser new york will continue as flagship admiral sicard was detached from command of 0 the north atlantic squadron and allowed six months leave by orders issued the effect of this thia six six months leave is practically to close admiral Si cards active service in the navy ite ile retires under the age limit of 02 62 on september 1 which is just six months hence this will give him only six days active service when his leave expires this is it a source of the sincerest regret to secretary long and all naval officials who pity pay the highest tribute to the devoted service of admiral sicard throughout the recent critical period and to his bis personal bravery in remaining at his post while his health was in a precarious condition |
