Before making his plea to the committee, Admiral Stark testified secretly for two hours. Some circles believed the group might have discussed the possible surrender of the French Fleet to Germany and the implications of such a move.
Meanwhile, the Senate continued consideration of President Roosevelt's National Defence Bill, spurred on by the capitulation of France to the German and Italian armies.
The Senate rejected an amendment to the bill terminating Treasury purchases of foreign silver by a vote of 45 to 35. The vote was tantamount to a rejection of the Senate's action last month when it voted to repeal the section of the Silver Act authorizing the acquisition of foreign silver.
The President, on Monday, signed a bill increasing the Navy's tonnage by 11 per cent. Mr. Roosevelt also approves the 23 per cent. increase of the Vinson Bill.
The House of Representatives on Monday unanimously approved a bill increasing the authorized strength of the U.S. Army to 400,000 men. This increase virtually tripled the size of the Army as compared with enlistments in 1939, The bill would give the nation its largest land force since 1919.—United Press.
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