AMERICA'S PART.
(Per Press Association — AMERICAN SHIPPING A DISPUTED POINT'. (Received This Dav at- 12.25. p.m.) WASHINGTON, July 18. Tho carrying -out of the Shipping programme cabled on the 14th. has been delayed owing to a controversy between Mr. Goethals head of the Emergency Fleet Corporation and Mr.- Donman Chairman of the Shipping Board Mr. Goethals desires to return the commandeered British ships to Britain and Mr. Denman favours to hold them permanently. They also are unable to agree on the question of purchasing or leasing land whereon to construct shipyards. A NAVAL OFFENSIVE. NEW YORK, July 18. The Tribune’s Washington correspondent says there is a sentiment in navui Circles in favour® of a pf'oat doncertod Allied naval offensive, even "to tho extent of attacking \he bases. Also for a campaign against U-Boats.
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Hokitika Guardian, 19 July 1917, Page 3
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133AMERICA'S PART. Hokitika Guardian, 19 July 1917, Page 3
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