Washington, Jan. 27.
The nation and the world, wilt have to wait a few days more for President Roosevelt's long-awaited message to Congress on national defence as, according to-the latest information to-day, it is not yet ready.
The Chief Executive is apparently taking his time with the message, which, among other things, is expected to recommend a new naval building programme, not only because ihe Army's competitive claims have not been finally allocated, but also because he feels that the reasons which lead him to recommend the nation to rearm on a scale never previously attempted in peace time, require very careful explanation to members of Congress and the electorate.
With this aim in view, President Roosevelt yesterday arranged for Mr. Cordelt Hull, Secretary of State, to explain, in private talks with Senators, the Administration foreign policy.
It is learned that further contacts are being made between members of the Administration and Congress.
Opposition is Considerable The Administration's view that the international situation necessitates
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