Washington, May 8. press reactions to L. Stimson's speech to prepare the American pul increasing United States naval participation in the war, and to forecast the adoption of more effective if patrol operations prove Post" called the speech ministrati our Navy the job of inst our condominium in the Atlantic with Thereafter, action must be taken, either removing the possibility of American intervention or taking definite steps towards war.
here is a feeling among ofice and others that President Roosevelt n behind informed public opi he could have a vast majority opinion behind him if he would take the lead towards intervention. Circles close to the Administration Eclieve the President realizes that his next decisions will have to be tretnendous and that he will not make mem until be is ready. though they Ueieve Such uevisiuus van scarcely wait longer than a few weeks. if that.
The first Isolationist comment to appear in Washington in the last few weeks is published in an editorial in the "Times-Herald." which accuses Col. Henry L. Stimson. Secretary of War, of outlining naval policy. but ven this Isolationist paper foresees American en! to the war soon and thinks Col. Stimson's speech means that the United Staes is heading for full intervention in the war.—Reuter.
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