announcement concerning the modifeation of Great Britain's naval plans, President Hoover said to-day:
"Mr. MacDonald's. statement marks a new departure in the discussion of naval disarmament,"
With reference to the possible visit to the United States on the part of the British Prime Minister, Mr, Hoover stated:
"The American people' will be greatly complimented by his proposed visit. He will find a universal welcome,"
President Hoover announced today that the United States will not lay the keels of three cruisers now ready for construction it; Government yards until there has been an opportunity for considering their effect upon the final agreement which he expects to see arranged with Great Britain—United Press.
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