10/02 Mon. Act of Panama is approved by Conference of Foreign Ministers of American Republics meeting in Panama City. A neutrality zone some 300 miles in breadth is to be patrolled by the United States Navy. Germany notifies the United States that merchant vessels must submit to visit and search. 10/05 Thu. Hawaiian Detachment of United States Fleet is formed under Commander Scouting Force (Vice Adm. A. Andrews). 10/09 Mon. German armored cruiser DEUTSCHLAND seizes United States freighter CITY OF FLINT as contraband carrier, en route from New York to United Kingdom.