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VERDUN TIDE TURNING
Continued from Page Oncp

at the outskirts of the village The
most bitter fighting was for the pos
session of the road leading to Douau-
mont the advantage Of which was Oh
VlouS. The Germans charged eight
times there. The supreme effort was
carried out by six regiments. advanc-
ing in close formation French ma
chine guns did gruesome execution in
the mass. and French infantry held
carefully under cover until the ad-
vancing force approached the trenches
leaped out to meet the onrusil with
cold steel. The fighting was finished
in few minutes. Tie Germans re-
tired, leaving hundreds torn and tang
led in the barbed wire dcfenses and
thousands laid low by machine guns
and bayonets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-06

for Lisbon and Portland. where she
will give her ~stereoptican lecture.
Victor Grange held special meet
ing last Tuesday evening, when the
First and Second degrees were confer
red. The Third and Fourth will be
given at the regular all-day meeting
Saturday, March 4th.
Joseph Nye has lately had a New
England telephone installed, Fairfield
41.5
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darrison'S Plan
Being Followed

Preparedness Measures Of the Senate Commit
tee Introduced in Con gress Saturday and Are
Characterized as "the Most Comprehensive
Piece of Military Legislation Ever Offered in
Congress Army of 2250OO Men for Full
War Strength Is Asked Federalizes National
Guard under Pay
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-06
~ Way Of Contrast.

There is one good thing about buy,
ing really handsome and expensive
DRESS said Mrs. Bunting to Mrs. Lar.
kin.
What is that?'
why, you feel as though you really
ought to buy another not quite so good
to save your best one."-Puck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-06

Washington March The plans of adj
~sNauon supporters TO have the
.-t Oh representatives Saturday sweep
III us calendar resolutions of similar
t'pOtt to those laid on the table by the
ale frday Was prevented by a train
circumstances that portends a epec-
~,'lsf struggle TINS week.
~ieHdeIiAs 10 political aed personal
,1Toehcy, affecting the individual com
w. =" members of the lower house and
% aspiring for denomination. the lead
u MAT BODY failed Saturday to make
moves thar would have permitted ac-
-,' 5tfore night.
'N@aa Of making them. the rules COM
'se' WHICH was depended on to pro-
Ve necessary machinery, adjourned
w. ,-' Neaday w.thou, ahtion.
,"'S pr"crastaation will prevent the re-
the House of the McLemore res
s~0A b! the foreign affairs committee
'e;qre Tuesda,
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Sympathy.

Husband-Oh. there's that confound'
ed rheumatism again. Wife-rm 30
sorry. wanted to go shopping tomor-
row, and your rheumatism is always .
sign Of rain. Isn't it provoking!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-06
d D..

KEN <EBEC.
Augusta-March !, George Gardner
Brooks, aged IS years. .
PENOBSCOT .--.- .--..
Brewer-March 2. Caroline Augusta
Harlow.
Bangor-March 2. Stephen Maher.
Glenburn-March 4, Mrs. Letitia Cowan,
aged So years. 9 months. 9 days.
SAGADAHOC. 80. 'aa
Parker's Head-March l.. Mrs. RichaEd
Mann. aged So years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-06

Judge Connolly of the superior court
at Portland Thursday granted a d.
vorce to Annie A. Newcomb from Syl-
vanus Newcomb, on the ground of de-
SertiOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-06
way Wait until Wednesday

a. report adopted by vote of Il to .
-'' recommended that the resolution
], ' " to the legislative scrap heap
vac same procedure resorted to by
80, mate IN rejecting the Gore and other
"4uons intended TO reflect upon the
.S'oents management of foreign af-
h ;. sunday is Unanimous consent" day
mouse, which is regarded as some
h. .''ied by the Speaker and mem
ro, 'ne lower branch of Congress,
k,ss;t, '" 'he resolution will not then be
eans even If the rules committee
keIs~ provide the means by making the
sss" ''e resolution privileged bust
3aonds members will be absent on
@Has and Tuesday, it is not prob
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-06

Anatomical.
She sang softly leaning in the cradle
Of his arm. her hands in his. their
hearts in each others hands.-Jack
I.ondon's martin Eden"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-06

Belgium's seaboard is A. miles in
length.
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Not For His Business

But they say" remarked the patron,
"he has good head for business"
Nonsense" replied the barber.
sWhy, he's absolutely bald"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-24
FIGHT ON
WILSON ADMITTED
Victor Riddcr JuStifics Course
on Ground Of Presidents
Policies.
kOELBLE SEALS HIS LIPS

Alphonsc g. Koelblc, head Of German
American societies in this state. who
was named in q spsper article pub
lished yesterday as one OF The direc-
tors Of AN organization campaigning to
control the Gcrmsn American vote and
to President Wilson's foreign policies,
refused yesterday to say anything about
the matter. Hut Victor Ridder. brother
Of Bernard Ridder. editor OF the Sfddts-
/ct'ung. VINO also wac named in the ar
ticle. said last night that such a move
ment was on foot.
Correspondence was published tending
to show that cN-tiov. q. n. ,'olGui;t OF
Texas. a candidate for uuited states
Senator. had pleaded for the support of
koeible and Bernard ihdLer IN his cam
paign against his opponent. u. l.. Henry.
Mr.. I;iddcr. it appeared, had given his
support 10 Mr., Henry. and ex-,;ov. Col
quit made a bid for the German Ameri-
can supper on the basis of his antag-
onism 20 the Presidents policies and his
ure ing Of an embargo on arms shipped
to the Allies.
Bernard Bidder. who. the article
stated. was the active head of the ga M
paign to control elections in the interest
OF the German cause. could not be
reached last night, hut Victor Ridder
spoke for his brother. Victor Riddcr
said IL was true that his brother and
their paper. the most prominent German
daily in the United States. had been
using their influence TO swing support, of
German American voters for Congress
men and senators opposed to President
wilson's foreign policies. justifying their
course on the ground that President Will
son had gone out Of his way to attack
and impuen the motives Of loyal German
American citizens.
Victor R.dder further stated that his
brother now is actively supporting ex-
Gov Colaultt, although he was uncertain
whether he had ever supported NJ.
Henry. Mr.. Bidder explained hat as
TAR as NE knew there was no move to
turn the German American vote solidly
against President Wilson In a national
campaign that no such move would be
taken anyhow until IL was a certainty
who would he nominated by the Repub-
Leans. As a matter OF fact. however. II
is understood that n nationwide cam
pa!gn To Organize the German American
vote is in progress.
Henry Weismann, president OF the
German American Alliance, Was another
nam~i az one of the directors al the
campaign headquarters. Mr., Weis-
mann said last night that he knew an
attempt was being made TO organize the
German American vote in favor OF candi'
dates suitable 10 those who espouse the
German cause In the European war. but
that he personally had nothing wha,so-
ever to do with It. "" said he was not in
il at all and that Alrhons" a. koelblc
had not had any communication with
him on the subject.
Mr.. Eoelblc refused TO see reporters or
tc talk 10 them over the telephone. Sew
eral attempts were made by THE Sun
to sec him or talk 10 him. but without
avail. Jeremiah A. OI.eary OF the
meriAcan Truth Society said he was not
concerned in NE movement that NE ana
Mr.. Eoelblc had no political Affiliations
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-24
FORD BUYS NEWARK
SITE FOR Big PLANT
Will Spend $4,000 600 on
Building and Employ
5000 Men.

Henry Ford has purchased property
in Newark. n. j., for an Eastern manu-
featuring plant In which to build his
latest invention. the Ford tractor and
also as an Eastern centre for his export
business. The announcement was made
Yesterday by Joseph r. Day. tho broker
In the purchase of realty, aud by CASTOR
PLAINTIFF. Mr.. Fordis personal representa-
tive.
Thu property. which was bought from
the Newark Factory sites. Inc. consists
Of eighty acres at the head Of Newark
Bay. AT the Junction Of the Tassaic I'M
HackeNsack rivers. 1t is midway be-
tween Newark aud New York and II
within i've miles uf City Hall here. II
has u frontage of about 1900 feet or
Lincoln Highway. 1000 feet along the
Passaic River and 1900 on Central
avenue.
According tn estimates made the frst
unit of the new Ford plant will cost
about 81. 900. 000. The completed plant
will include four more units. m the
total cost viii he $1,000. 900 Tho plant
will give cimploN ment Ia NOT lcss than
1000 workers. The Central railroad of
New Jersey will build n large yard for
storing ears engaged in transporting The
output Of the factory.
Among other large plants already To-
Gated on the reclaimed meadow lands
by the Newark Factory Sites.
Inc. are the New Jersey Zine Company.
the Titon steel Casting Company. the
Williams Company. the Ameri-
can Creosotiug Company and several
buildings of the Public Service Corpora
tion Of New Jersey.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-24
VIEW IN MICHIGAN.
Nebraska Result A%ttributed q
FOrd's Hold on ~

DETROIT. April 23.--For the past few
Gays Michigan politicians have kept an
eye on Nebraska's primary election
where Henry Ford, Michigan's ~"favorite
SON. gave Senate Cummins the race
Of liz life as that States choice FOR the
Republican Presidential nomination.
Michigan's primary vote a few weeks
ago. which gave Ford an overwhelming
victory over Senator ". A. Smith. was IA
real surprise, for he was not "A candidate.
and although II was admitted lie would
poll a few nobody guessed the official
canvass would show that he led III"
senator by 5.lSJ on y small vote cast.
This was declared by politicians and
Mr.. Ford himself as "A compliment to a
manufactures and a labor buyer who
paid the maximum wage.
Let's watch Nebraska said Michi-
gan and on the appointed day political
Michigan turned its eyes to voting Ne
hraska. A. in Michigan. Mr.. Ford made
no move whatever to have his name
placed OF the Nebraska ballot. and it
now is a divided question whether the
vote IL the result of his popularity. made
so by newspapers and magazines 'aihi
his own methods of advertlsingD nr
really a spontaneous expression OF an
opposition to the establishment Of large
military ana navy strength In this couu-
try and "A desire for universal peace.
II is not generally believed that the
Ford vote in Michigan, and especially in
Nebraska. means that the people are OPP
posed to preparedness.
Forty per cent. OF the Nebraska total
vote is cast 10y farmers" said a Detroit
political leader to-day. "Tho farmers
throughout the country are strong for
Henry Ford. They believe In him. his
products and his sincerity. Ford has a
hold ou thinking people that is little
known in his home city"
Michigan politicians are now casting
their eye toward Pennsylvania, who's.
voters will soon declare their Presiden-
,ial choice. Ford. AZ In other States. has
made no move To have his name placed
or the Pennsylvania primary ballot. hut
his admirers in that state have an ample
supply Of "stickers", will his name and
the result of that states vote will. it is
believed. better indicate his strength
than either the vote OF Michigan. his
home state. or Nebraska. the hig farm
ing district.
Mr.. FoNl himself considers the Michi-
gan and Nebraska yot. significant Of
what the people IN those States thjuh Of
nilitarisIn.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-24
THOMPSON OPTIMISTIC.
aspects M DiMcuIts In Grtttwg
state tO PAY uilIs,

senator George r.. Thompson. chair
man of the public service investigating
committee. returned to Alhan, last night.
intending To comc back to New York on
saturday preparatory to reouening his
investigation next Monday. Senator
Thompson Is not worrying about cur
rent funds 10 carry along the committee,
in spite Of the string"ucy of the I.egi.-
lature toward his inquiry. he feels
certain that the state viii not rcpudi-
ate any legitimate hills that are incurred
In the course Of TIA" committees work.
When the committee. resume. said the
Senator. u will follow tho main track
and pursue commitments aud ohiign-
to their lair. The relations he
tween the public utilities and the public
Itself opened NJ 10y Nv" inquiry. he said.
are too big to lie allowed to 10 unset
tied.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-24
ROOSEVELT LEAGUE
APPEALS TO 100000
Applications and Money Pour
ING In. Says New Or
ganizatiOn.

The Roosevelt Non-Partisan League.
me a week ago, has passed beyond the
mere organization stage and is now up
and doing, About a quarter Of "A mill
ior letters have been sent ont to ''con-
structive citians' with enrolment blanks
acquainting them with the leagues ac-
tivity for Col. Roosevelt and seeking
their Endorsement and cooperation,
Guy Emerson, the leagues secrctarv,
said the organization has been swampcd
with applications and no small amount
of money in spite OF It's present lack Of
active support from George W. Perkins,
the Colonel himself or any rabid pre-
p~aredness people.
The league. said Mr.. Emerson, is wait
ing until its mushroom growth shall
reach such a stage of development that
will make II more fitting TO communicate
with the most prominent citizen Of
Oyster Bay. According to Mr.. Emerson
four prominent Democrats of this city
and of national influence had promised
the league that they were for r. r., but
waited to that fac until they
are certain. that the Colonel is to get the
Republican nomination.
The letter sent out follows in part:
"Th's l"agu" IL n get together move
ment of citizens OF all political parties
who believe that the paramount issues
of the coming Presidential election are
propositions on which all patriotic voters
are In accord. The one question is, Who
Is the man that az President can he most
trusted to handle these mumentous prop
o~sitions with certainty and SUCCESS" 4
rapidly increasing mass Of citizens OF
all parties believe that Theodore Roose-
welt is the logical answer ~ that 0ucs-
ton. As iii national problems become
acute the mind instinctively turns to
him."
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-24
BRYAN MENACES DEMOCRATS.
Com Onrr's brother IikcI, to nun
for t.ONrrnOr.

OMAHA. April 23-\cbra>kt Irmo-
Gratis are not through with charles W
Bryan. even though they have inst de-
f.atcd 80 dcrisivcly his candidacy for
Governor. Mr.. Bryan has received the
nomination Of the populist party for
that office. aud while j." has made no
statement Democrats believe he viii ar-
copt that nomination and that his name
will hc Oh the regular ballot at the
election.
IT tins il don, Mr.. Bryan will receive
the vote Of his Democrats admirers. and
wniie no will not he elected lie may Sc
cur" sufficient votes to defeat tho rcgu-
lar Democrats nomiure.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-24
FORD LEADS BY 81 VOTES.
HUGHES NAY BE CHOICE
Twelve of the Sixteen Delegates Have Expressed Pref
erence for Justice if They Get a Chance
to Cast Votes for Him.

paredness. the favor Of organized labor
ana the fact that printers ink has made
Mr. Ford n OF the best known men In
me country are the principal reasons
given by Nebraska for the Ford vote.
Despite the big showing there is no
enthusiasm in Nebraska for Ford's nom
nation at Chicago. No newspaper has
expressed Itself as favoring his nomina-
ton and nothing Is heard In political
circles nor among the people favorable
TO such action. II Is taken for granted
that he will not be a candidate before
the convention.
However. II can he pointed Out that
there was absolutely no Ford enthusiasm
in the State before the primary. and the
Ford vote was the greatest surprise
Nebraska politicians ever experienced.
The shrewdest political 'fgurers" In the
state are at a loss to know what the
people really think about Ford's sup
port In Nebraska.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-24

II think that col, Roosevelt has two
well defined purposes First. the defea,
OF Wilson and. second. his own election
as President whenever that election can
b" accomplished without seriou risk o.
defeat.
exert himself to prevent the nomination
of Justice Hughes. Whitman may be
relied upon to exert himself to proven,
the nomination OF Roosevelt. Mr..
harness friends will he found cooper-
ating with Whitman delegates to pre-
vent the nomination OF Roosevelt, but
will undoubtedly be opposed to Hughes.
The Barnes and Whitman forces are
likely to be found voting in harmony al
the Chicago convention for the defeat
of Roosevelt II the selection OF n AN
didatc who will be acceptable to them
selves and one who will not he opposed
by the colonel. This man is likely to
he Senator Root.
whitman realizes that Roosevelt,
would not permit him to he nominated
II the Colonel. AT the time OF the pri-
marics, was "A candidate for President.
The Colonel realizes tina, tho nomina-
ton Of hughes would postpone the real
ization OF his " ambitions for at least
eight years. too long ii time for him ia
wait. Hughes has not declared himself
to he a candidate, and no one knows his
attitude on the questions Of the day.
Senator Root IL not objectionable 10
the Barnes forces and will not he oh
iertionabl" to the Whitman forces ~ he
U,oot) shall he willing to acquiesce in
Whitman's denomination and Roose-
welt would prefer Root to any one else
for the eason that Root would not be
likely to become a candidate for re
election,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-24

"H stpiii hh0y Nv
secure the Nebraska delegation to the
Republican national convention. Should
Henry Ford. who Is still leading In the
count by ninety-seven votes. win out In
this State and then refuse to permit his
name to go before the national conven-
ton Nebraska delegates will under the
law be free to cast their votes as they
please.
According to the Omaha Bee, at least
twelve Of the sixteen Nebraska delegates
have already declared their personal
preference for J Itice Hughes aud their
Willingness TO support him II the oppOr-
tnnity arises. Tive delegates from the
Second district were instructed by pri-
mary vote for Hughes, 80 that even
should Ford win the State he will have
but fourteen Of the sixteen votes. the
other two going for Hughes.
Ford's big vote in the preferential
primaries is looked upon as a joke by
those Republicans who favored other
candidates.. while those who voted for
the automobile manufacturer say they
did so for various reasons.
- "a, No., 800 -, .h.
son,t,,.n, az ,ho s,.,. .,J ,s. .aaii.r
,.,ir., ,ha ,,r..ttan,.. IT., r.n
~paredness.
The Omaha Bee, generally considered
the most influential Republican news
PAPER IN the State. says editorially:
That the automobile peace advocate
pr.stdar, Ia nno'. ~
i. 1911. - ~. 80
o.n,.d ., hI,, ,n,iin. . .n,1,i go
yrkr,. g.. ,..I -
,a,a,,, ,o, " ~. :.
,ra,o ,hn, p..p 81.
..,a.ta ', ~
H. hor io'vs" ton ""n nn,' oH
~, a'.,a.,." .u'ous" VI"
M ~ "'rIos. .
c,an,i.i ', 'tn.
x uv n"Pu"'T"n mrMspape' tn.nks
,.li,a ,hn',h, 49,! n,
,.n,'s ,n'.sn' Mnrn ,n'H 'o'eo u ro'u'
''.,'san". w. '""u"", sag
,o'ns y. VI 'o.u ~" uone
. tx. n"ar,euis WITHOUT a 'houSn. on the
." n'"'.s u"N"ow"
,"'n III ~ S'e"'e~' """' !" '"e ""'iu'
- :" 4. "W"H".'u'V. 49,
W Wv '',e'u."'S "' "o"'"
.'! '''N'
" o",'o.H ", .''. ~" hoW
80 ~ ~ -.
,,'ul'r ha'nn ana can 10 no good "
'r.om" !" nv -, '.,,u"t o ,ne
m r =" "i.','". 80.
'''' " Hp"'''.' " u"' ~" e"'"eN
~ "'''''N" '""' ~ So''e
80" y" ~" Hus", M"N,".
'""'lS p"''" '" u" "es'
''T"'" ra'n'.'" - ~
%. W. no.' stN'" TT" IN '"n'"a ~
""' W. NV" y Wv .'t W. Nns
Wv WI - nv
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-24

State. No.
GLaska ..... 9 Uninstructed; anti-Roosevelt.
EEomectcut go. . Uninstructed; probably for Hughes.
rheIawarc ..... 8 Instructed for Coleman du Pont.
r'o"a -. B Uninstructed; anti.Roosevet, probably Weeks.
"eofgha -. II Uninstructed. Two sets Of delegates; one for
m..- Roosevelt; the other with the machine.
'"""s :. 5S Instructed for Sherman; some Roosevelt and
ali Hughes sentiment.
inulaha ..... 30 Instructed for Fairbanks.
iGM" 80. rs instructed for Cummins.
""h ......... 8 UNRESTRICTED. will vote for Borah. probably
p later for Roosevelt.
N""sas -. 20 Uninstructed. Will divide on first ballot; later
v. probably for Hughes.
hehtuck! ..... 26 16 instructed for Fairbanks. Second choice
- Hughes or Roosevelt.
LOUISIANA 600. IL Contested.
sMahe ....... ~ Uninstructed; probably for Hughes.
nes .... "a Instructed for Cummins. Second choice Hughes
-, or Roosevelt.
Missouri ...... SO Uninstructcd: majority probably for Weeks.
Michigan ...... 80 Instructed for Ford: HUGHES second choice.
Montana ..... 8 Instructed for Cummins. Second choice nrobablv
=. Roosevelt.
Nevada ...::.. 8 Uninstructed; anti Roosevelt.
New York. 90 Uninstructed. Root first. Hughes and oosove
probably second.
North Carolina. ~ Uninstructed; probably for Roosevelt.
Nor'h Dakota :. III Instructed for La Toilette; Hughes or Roosevelt
second.
Nebraska ..... IL Instructed for Cummins; Hughes probably second.
Oklahoma ..... 90 Uninstructed. Divided bGwee Weeks ad Rooso'
welt.
Philippines .... 2 Uninstructed; probably Fairbanks first and Roose.
welt second.
Porto Rico. -. 2 Uninstructed.
Rhode Island =. 10 Anti Roosevel.
South Carolina. Q Probably for Roosevelt.
tennessee -. uninsructed; Hughes ointment.
Virginia ....... 2 UNRESTRICTED.
wisconsin ..... 26 Fifteen instructed for La Toilette. Hughes prob.
ably second choice.
OF the SOS delegates elected thus far. 29 are instructed and 39
unlnstructed. The instructed delegates are divided as follows:
Sherman. So; Cummins, "a; La Toilette, 20; Ford, 80: Fairbanks
46; Du Pont, =.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-24
KITCHIN STAYS IN RACE,
Page Only North Carolina Repre
tentative to DPop Out,

RALEIGH, N. c.. April 23.-North Caro-
lina's Congress delegation. Representa-
tive Page excepted. will seek reelection.
he expiration OF the date for entry
IN I'll" primary to-day showed nine OF
the ten Representatives seeking rcnomi.
nation. Reports that Representatives
Webb n Kitchin would follow MIR.
Pages course kept many North Caro-.
linisns auxiouA
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-24
Progress On ship Rlll.

The ship purchase bill is still in the
hands of the Merchant Marine Committee,
which has closed its hearings on the
measure and will take II M for final
revision during the week. u IL expected
hat II will be- reported to the House
before the Philippine bill liz out Of the
way.
Many other lesser problems confront
the hard working House and threaten to
delay adjournment indefinitely. A land
mortgage hin will bc reported from the
Banking and Currency Committee to-mor-
row., This will he "A favorite topic of de-
bate for members from the agricultural
districts. A flood control hill authorizing
the expenditure of $50. 600. 900 In an
p~rOXimatcly five years has been reported,
and many appropriation bills remain to
he passed.
Among the latter IN the naval hill, the
second of the important preparedness
measures which will provide for a naval
building programme. Only "a rough draft
of the bill devised to serve AZ n basis
for work on the final measure has been
completed and submitted to the Navy
Department for legal revision.
The building programme feature has
not yet been touched, Until this and
other appropriation bills have been passed
ar been brought sufficiently near COM
pletion to enable the Ways and Means
Committee to estimate the amount of
additional revenue needed tho revenue
bu must b held In allegiance.