Italian Reports Are Clues of Japanese Building Washington, Feb. 1
The possibility of establishing a naval base in the Philippines after the grant of complete independence to the Islands was hinted to-day by Admiral W. D. Leahy, Chief of Naval Operations, when he appeared before the House of Representatives Ni Affairs Committee conducting special hearings on the Vinson Naval bill, Admiral Leahy said at present there were no plans for the defence of the Philippines after independence but said that complete provisions for a later decision on the matter were provided for in the Independence Bin.
"Members of the Committee asked
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