returned to anchor, with the rest of the fleet.

Admiral Bunce declared himself highly pleased at the success of his
blockade.

The next night the game was played again. This time the _Vesuvius_ won
easily, for it was a foggy night, and the search-lights were not able to
pierce the fog.

Admiral Bunce would not allow that this was a fair test, but as, in real
war, blockade runners would be pretty sure to wait for a cloudy night, or
for one that was dark or foggy, it would seem that the test was fairer
than that of the night before, which was clear and moonlit.

Before the manoeuvres were over, the admiral ordered a practice with the
big guns.

From all accounts it was a very fine sight, and our navy proved itself a
great credit to us.

The guns were fired at targets, and the shooting seems to have been
particularly fine, the targets being hit every time.

* * * * *

At last beyond any further question Major William McKinley has been
elected President of the United States.

The last formality was complied with when, on February 11th, at one
o'clock, the Senate of the United States, headed by the Vice-President,