THE NAVAL BILL
AMERICAN PROGRAMME. WASHINGTON, Feb. 23. The Senate Naval Committee unanimously offered its approval of the Hale Naval Bill, which authuises construction tip to the Loudon treaty ■maximum hut asks no definite appiopriation. It is estimated, however, by its terms, the ten-year programme could be laid down, costing 988,000,000 dollars, which would include Vonson bills of 616,000,000 dollars. The Democrats and Republicans are united in support of the Bill, but divide 'on the question as to when it should lie passed. Senators Halo and Watson assort that it should he authorised quickly in order to give the American delegates to Geneva, something on which to base more effective arguments than are now possible. , land.
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Hokitika Guardian, 25 February 1932, Page 5
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116THE NAVAL BILL Hokitika Guardian, 25 February 1932, Page 5
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