The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-02-09
SHIP BUILDING PLANTS ARE IN
n sPECTED WITH VIEW OF HAS
TENING CONSTRUCTION.
RESTOCK ARMY RESERVE
F. Additional Censorship Of Risdio sta
tons Ordered And Other Pro-
cautions Taken.


cautiouary und preparatory steps the
military arms OF the Government
have been authorized to take are un-
der way, and little remains to be
done unless actual war should fol-
low the break with Germany.
on the surface the War and Ma
Wy Departments fell back to-day to
almost the quiet routine of normal
times. a few mo admittance
signs and the strict enforcement OF
new rules requiring every person
who enters the building 20 have a
pass Or b. escorted by Waterman
vere thc only visible signs that the
aation faces q grave international
crisis
Below the surface navy officials
vcre studying out the details or
steps they plan to take under author
Ity of the annual Appropriation Bill.
on which the House labored during
the day. The measure il being maes
tho vehicle OF extending 10 the Pres
idcnt almost unlimited powers. There
will BE- no delay In the exercise OF
some OF these as soon as the meas-
urs has been passed and approved
The navy always must bear the first
shock of foreign war, and the
Appropriation Bill Is expected to car
ny full authority and ample funds II
meet any emergency.
Inspecting Naval Plants.
Technical officials devoted much
time TO appraising the condition OF
Government and private plants for
speeding up construction of new ma
val vessels. Decision as to the types
aud numbers OF submarines and sub
marine chasers, to be ordered as soon
AZ funds and authority are available
viii be made within a day or so.
Plans for the use of the navy in the
event of war also have been under
discussion, although no Official would
discuss that subject.
NJ radio plants were ordered and
Secretary Daniels said he would re-
Jew his plea to Congress for the es.
adjustment OF a Government monop-
oily over all radio plants without de
Jay.
There Is less need for haste with
n hi
bills covering the land forces. the
Army and Fortifcations bills. are al
.oady well on their way through
Congress-. They carry sufficient
FUNDS for present emergencies.
though il war comes available
amounts will he greatly increased.
Secretary Baker conferred to-day
With Director Clifford and DIR. Simp-
son and DIR. Martin, OF the advisory
staff OF the National Defense Coun-
ell Col. Birmingham, OF the Army
Medical Corps. also was present. The
council will announce soon the names
of doctors who will compose the
medical board of standardization.
which will direct its efforts toward
cor-ordinating medical supplies and
education for war purposes. The
plan was worked ont az a definite
part OF the defense council scheme
many weeks ago. and has no direct
part in the present situation. al
though the new board probably would
be useful.
To Restock supply DePots.
The National Research Committee.
composed OF scientists and army and
navy officers. also met during the
day for it's monthly session. II Is
understood there was some discus
sion of the ACCESSIBILITY OF creating
radio service To include army, navy
and commercial plants as a definite
governmental agency. The navy
tnyors. however. Government monop-
A,lization OF radio communication un-
-ier Its control. n..
Secretary Baker directed the quar-
ternaster's department to restock the
.rlay's reserve supply depots. yir-
,rally .mp.ieG by the national guard
mobilization. Fands are Immediately
available for very extensive pur-
ohsses. In the evopl that war time
army liz sumGionSd 1t viii be- neses.
sary "a iueycrse the contemplated