Although the British Naval Commander's visit apparently was burel a social one, political circles were i clined to link the visit with the recent tour of British and Netherlands fortifications by Mr. Paul V. McNutt, United States High Commissioner of the Philippines. Mr. McNutt is expected to visit Washington in March and report to the Military and Naval Affairs Committees on the fortifica:
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Previously acknowledged Total sum rican proposal to fortify Winan.—United Press.
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