An item reported that the American secretary of navy Long (1)was compiling a fleet of small vessels for police services along the coast and inner waters of the Philippines. Some of the large ocean going tugs used in the Cuban waters were fitted out for this purpose. They were to sail along the South Sea coast in northern direction via the Aleutian islands, Hakodade and Hong Kong towards Manila.
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1. John Davis Long (27 October 1838 Buckfield, Maine-28 August 1915 Hingham, Massachusetts) was between 8 January 1880-4 January 1883 governor of Massachusetts and secretary of navy between 6 March 1897 and 30 April 1902.
Note
1. John Davis Long (27 October 1838 Buckfield, Maine-28 August 1915 Hingham, Massachusetts) was between 8 January 1880-4 January 1883 governor of Massachusetts and secretary of navy between 6 March 1897 and 30 April 1902.
