Washington.. Apr. 26.
Senator William E. Borah, Independent Republican of idaho who violently opposed America's entry io the Great War, toda; attacked the Administration's expansion bill as opponents of the bill rallied their forces for a final battle in the Senate.
The veteran Idaho Senator branded the Vinson Naval Bill, which would increase the strength of the American fleet by twenty per cent. cost of $1,000,000,000, as unnecessary in view of increased naval construction already authorized by Congress.
Despite loud opposition to the bill from the pacifist bloc in the Senate, Congressional circles believed - the Vinson Bill would soon be approved. The bill has the support of the Navy and White House and received a favourable report following Senate Naval Affairs Committee hearings.
The Senate Appropriation Committee today returned a favourable report on the War Department's noi military appropriation of U. $226,992.87 for the improvement of rivers, harbours and flood control facilities.—United Press.
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