This move. they believed, was taken by Admiral Richardson in view of] the "recent intimations of Japanese participation "in the disposal of France's Far Eastern colonies.
No orders had been issued to Admiral Richardson from. Washington, regarding the cancellation, the Navy Department said.
Admiral Richardson. however, the Navy Department explained, had the full power to reach such decisions. He also has the authority to retain the Fleet in Hawaiian waters as lon thinks it is necessary—United Press.
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