The Archive · 1933

Bingham of Connecticut and James

"Byrnes of South Carolina, declared that if Congress adopted the economy measures now before the House and Senate, the American navy would be reduced to 56. per cent. of Japan's fully commissioned naval force, The bills would reduce Britain's force,"

tavy to 66 per cent. of Great The Senate recently - adopted an amendment to the economy bill, requiring all departments including the Army and Navy, to save 5 per cent. of their appropriations for the next fiscal year. Other economies fare conteniplated and Secretary. Adams intimated that it was time to, call a halt, Although the letter did_not men-ion the troubles in the Fe

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