NAVAL PROGRAMME.
CRITICISM IN UNITED STATES. LIMITATION CONFERENCE. URGED. (United Press Association —Copyright.) WASHINGTON, January 20. During preliminary discussions of the Administration’s naval policy in the House of Representatives, members demanded the clarification of Mr Roosdvelt’ a foreign policy and objectives, thus anticipating the President’s special naval message to be announced shortly. One of the most outspoken critics was Mr Hamilton F'ish (Republican, New York), who demanded that Mr Roosevelt call a Naval- Limitations Conference among Japan, the United States and, if necessary, Italy and France, instead of embarking on large expenditures. He advocated parity with Japan, stating that the, present plans gave the United States a 30 per cent, advantage oyer Japan. Indications are that there will be vociferous objections in both Chambers to any big increase in the Navy, but that the programme will probably be adopted.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 58, Issue 86, 21 January 1938, Page 5
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