New-York tribune., 1903-02-08
THE N.lVY LEAGUE.
Ne7cLy Organized Body Is to Fufhef'
Interest .4mong tile People.

Most ~ the leading nations have for years had
what are known navy leagues popular orhdnl
cations OF bipartisan and non-poiitlcal charac'eI
exclusively created to inform people on naFal al
fairs bv means of lectures literature and period
Gals the monthly journal being free TO memrers.
In each case the object is to increase the hdNdl
establishment in size efficiency. or both and the
interest and knowledge OF people in it. The league
IN England is about eight years Old, and has over
one thousand branches. all subject to the parent
league in London. 1t distributes a large amount OF
literature has active propaganda throuShout
England and all her colonies. and is rapidly IN
cressins in numbers and influence. The leagues Ct
France Italy and Belgium not so large OF
active, but the league of Germany mas gone pe-
yond all in growth OF members and III enlciehSy'
considering the short space OF time since Us Or
ganization. The league of Germany was Stdf'eu
years ago and in 1901 it added over three nun
drad thousand members and distributed over hVe
million pieces of literature on naval subjects
The Navy League of the United States mas just
been incorporated a result OF the ehorts OF
few public spirited citizens. among whom are BEN
jamin F. Tracy. ex-Secretary OF the Navy. as
president and William McAdoo, eX-Assistant Sec
retary OF the Navy. vice-president. while ire
list of honorary vice-presidents includes Ieahins
men throughout the country interested IN maritime
matters 1t is intended this organization shall
help 10 voice popular opinion on naval subjects
The article OF the constitution declares that
il is non-partisan and that its rame and influence
shall never used politically. The second article
declares that no officer Of the United States Navy
and no member Of Congress, while serving as such,
shall be eligible to membership in the league. Aru-
Gle says the object and purpose OF the league
shall be to spread before the people the condition
of the naval forces and equipment OF The United
States and to awaken public interest and CO.
operation in all matters tending to aid, improve
and develop their efficiency. The league therefore
will express the united sentiment of the people on
naval matters and of the means that should be
taken Ito aid improve and develop the whole naval
establishment
For one dollar certificate OF membership and
THE Navy League Journal for year will
be sent all members. All dues and gifts will be
devoted TO carrying the objects OF the league
Every man. woman and child is eligible to MEM
bership
The secretary is George x. Satterlee. No. -
Broadway. New-York 10 whom all communica-
tions should be addressed. The treasurer is Alien
Exchange National Bank. No. 255 Broadway. New
York, which is the depository OF the league
to the Navy League of the United States
Applications from many parts of the country are
in their localities. Others similarly disposed
should apply 20 the secretary. who VII be glad
to furnish .rs the rsauiste, os ,d,1dDrI infSrma'on
General Ccunsel-Herbert l.. satterIee. No. I2O
Broadway. New-York
1aryIF B Edson. late l. : NJ Herbert L. sat
terIee, Washington Irving. Jennings s. Cox.
Directors-Ailen 5. Apgar. Jennings 5. Cox. Will
lam Butler Duncan fr.. Robert S. sloan Jarvis
Captain Miller Wtam MeAdoG saSsT, Henry sn
teriee Alfred Ely J. Frederic Tams. Aaron Van
derbt John Van der roei + RnsE R W9od soev OK
Assistant Secretary OF the Navy: Frank H. Hack
ctt ex-Assistant Secretary OF The Navy; jarvis
6c,dnai 6 EdSon Rohert n NJ Thompson. CooTe John j.
Mncook irving NJ Scott. John w. Weeks.