THE AMERICAN NAVY
ADMIRAL’S CRITICISM SAYS MONEY IS WASTED Received Oct. 27. 9 p.m. (A. & N.Z.) NEW YORK, Oct. 27. Another incident similar to the reprimand to Admiral Sims following his speech in London a few years ago has occurred with the relief of Admiral Magruder, who visited Australia with the fleet in 1925 as commandant of the Fourth Naval District (Philadelphia) with orders to report to Mr D. C. Wilbur. Secretary of the Navy, as the result of a controversy precipitated by the Admiral’s published and oral criticism of naval establishment. Admiral Magruder declared that the navy was over-organised, and that a large percentage of its appropriations was wasted. Mr Wilbur asked for an explanation, but the criticism continued. The measure is not disciplinary but Admiral Magruder sent a letter to Mr Coolidge protesting against Mr Wilbur's order and requesting an view with the President. He also expressed the hope that the order would be revoked. Admiral Magruder has only four fears to serve before retirement.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 19983, 28 October 1927, Page 7
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