The Washington herald., 1916-04-24
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that the Senator was conducting. When
1t was originally proposed very few men,
bers thought there was any prospect Of
its adoption. But Senator Brandegee, CO.
operating with Chairman CHAMBERLAIN and
the other advocates Of an adequate army.
worked increasingly and surprised the
pacifists when his amendment came up
for adoption.
Even If the House should not concur
with the Senate, the adoption Of Sena-
tor Brandegee's amendment greatly
strengthens the position OF the prepared
ness forces in the final consideration Of
the bill
That motor boats which could he used
in submarine defense should be subsi-
died has been suggested 10 the Navy De-
partment. Fast motor boats armed with
from one TO three-pound guns are now
! recognized by naval authorities as so ef-
fective in attacking submarines that it
has occurred to those who are interested
in the subject that they should be called
! submarine destroyers.''
But the usual type Of pleasure and
racing motor boats are not Of sufficient
strength to carry guns and stand the
rough service that would be REQUIRED Of
| suhrparine destroyers. Naval officers
who have investigated the subject have
about rea ched the conclusion that they
must be especially constructed for sub
/ marine warfare. They do not believe
that the government should attempt to
maintain a sufficient number OF motor
boats for war. but that private owners
should he depended upon TO maintain a
reserve fleet OF submarine destroyers. In
order to do this, the private owners must
increase the cost Of building the boats,
and it is believed that they should be
subsidized
1t is understood that recommendations
Of this character will shortly be sub
mitted to the department
Fort Monroe Notes.
Fort Monroe Va. April 3.-1n honor
Of Capt. and Mrs. r. I. McKenney. Col
and Mrs. 4. n Stark gave a tea AT
the Chamberlin for Col. and Mrs / A
Maynes, Mai. and Mrs. G. A. Nugent.
Maj. and Mrs. w. L. Little.
Col. and Mrs. I. A. Haynes had dinner
in honor of Capt and Mrs. R l. McKen-
ney and for Col and Mrs. A. n. stark.
Capt. and Mrs. J. W. Gulick.
Capt and Mrs. J. A Thomas and their
two daughters, Mary and Mabel. had
dinner with Lieut. and Mrs. Buttgenhach
Lieut. L. D. Booth left for New York 10
visit his family.
Mrs. I. A. Haynes has organized a Fort
Monroe branch Of the Red Cross Society
for the purpose of gathering Red Cross
supplies The members are to devote
three hours week to this charitable
| work.
Maj. J. A. Brady. LG.. is here for an
nual inspection Of these coast defenses.
Mrs. r. E. Hsines entertained at bridge
in honor of her guest, Mrs. Embree
Mrs. r. c. Garrett won the prize. After
cards Mrs. Haines, with the following
guests, had tea at the Chammberlin:
Mesdames Koenig, Gorham, Wilson, Sea
man and Miss Pierce
Mrs. R. P. Reeder and children have
arrived for a visit to Lieut., and Mrs. r
z. Winiford
Mrs. S. g. Shsrtle had tea in honor
OF Mrs. r. /. McKenney.
Mrs. Koenig gave a card party for Mes.
DANES Lincoln, Hines, Seaman wflIett
Garrett. Hsines, Lohr. Bender. O'Resr
Embree. Misses Ssdler and Pierce Prizes
were won by Mesdsmes Wnlett. Seaman
and ORear. Mrs. z. T Hines and Miss
Pierce poured.