Washington, Sept, 25, The State and Navy Departments: are putting the finishing touches reply to London and Paris ins regard to the Anglo-French Naval Compromise.
It is learned that President"
Coolidge will draw attention to the: fature naval programme of, the United States. somewhat pointed declarati hhas.been issued from the White House to the effect that President: Coolidge is proceeding on the es: sumption that the pending Navi Bill authorizing the construction of 15 cruisers and one aeroplane: carrier will be passed by Congrosst during the next session.
The Bill was passed by the Ifouse: of Representatives but shelved the Senate last session, Inrrelyowing to strong criticisms by vari fous church and peace societies, is now believed that President: Coolidge, piqued by the suppose: accord between Britain and France. intends to push the mensure as seor! as Congress is eonvened.—Reuter,
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