Washington, Sept. 14.
It was believed here to-day that President Roosevelt's order primarily concerned the Wichita which is due to arrive at San Pedro on Wednesday. It is to refuel there and then Proceed to the Orient, carrying bombing planes. Indications were that the chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission, Mr. Joseph B. Kennedy, had ordered the Wichita halted at San Pedro but the Commission was unable to say definitely. whether the Wichita would be prevented from proceeding to the Orient.
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