Mr. Roosevelt added that the naval problem could not be solved by "beautiful slogans" like "Two Ships For On or "A Two-Ocean Navy." The President's statement was made in response to a correspondent's question as to whether the nation's present naval expansion programme would produce a completely adequate fleet.
The President said the term "adequate fleet" was itself subject to changing conditions and that new plans must be made every year on the basis of new conditions.
The President said later that when Congress convenes for its next regular session in January it would be asked to consider appropriations for finance ing an enlarged Army, Navy and Marines force. He said funds also would be asked to recondition Great War destroyers for "neutrality patrol" work—United Press.
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