Washington, Apr. 18.
The various political groups are clearing the decks for a "naval action" which President Hoover hopes short and decisive—imme-jatoly the Naval Delegation returns from London with, the Three-
Power Treaty, otherwise the programme before Congress will delay its decision until next January.
The "Big Navyites" are engaged in an active campaign against the cut in naval armaments but President Hoover, confident in the support of public opinion, is ere-dited with the intention of making an appeal, by radio, to the nation fon the day the Treaty is submitted to the Senate.
Senator Frederick Hale, the Chairman of the Naval Affairs Committee, who is in no way friendly to the Treaty, today urged the Senator's to withhold action on it the Naval Affairs Committee had heard the opinions of its techni cal experts.
Meanwhile Goverament circles expect the first seven of the 10,- 000-ton cruisers allotted to the fore 1933 and that the remaining three will be laid down in 193
1934, and 1935 respectively. Reuter.
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