San Francisco, Jan. 15.
Strengthening of American defensive armaments in order that the "United States might be respected throughout the world for its armed power as well as its justice was recommended here to-day by Mr. Herbert Hoover, former President.
Mr. Hoover outlined an eight-point programme based on "Amer-lea's traditional policy for peace and preparedness for defence" to guide The nation in what he termed an era of spreading international lawlessness. He said the programme would assist in keeping America from becoming involved in war.
Speaking from here over the Columbia Broadcasting System in addressing the Women's National Republican Club meeting in New York, Mr. Hoover outlined what he believed to be America's dominant immediate missions in the world. These, he said, were the maintenance of American independence, the maintenance of a society df free men and women and ce-operation with other World Powers in exerting moral force to preserve peace and end war.
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