London via Bombay, 30th March.
Admiral Dewey, speaking at Inter-~|rieur, declared the Unit States avy to be the greates' the world. He believed the Gen an Navy to be greatly over-estimated. The recent American naval manceuvres were an object n for the Kaiser.
President Roosevelt has invited Admiral Dewey to the White House, Washington, to explain his indiscretion.
Admiral Dewey has expressed regret and declared he meant. nothing offensive. He was surprised his off: hand remarks had been published, The utterances have caused an unpleasant feeling at Berlin but a diplomatic incident is not expected. Reuter.
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