Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-12-04

Washington, Dec. A general ma
val policy providing for q navy .sec-
ond to none" and strong enough TO
support American policies and COM
merce and guard American continent
al and overseas Possessions was laid
down today by Secretary DENLY in his
annual report to congress.
!: Such a navy. the secretary said.
should and could be maintained with
in the provisions OF the naval limi-
tation treaty. He added hat although
the present naval establishment was
deficient an certain types. such al fast
cruisers, aircraft cruisers, seagoing
submarines and aircraft, he would
make no Immediate recommendation
for additional appropriations because
of the present financial condition of
the country.
Among the accomplishments Of his
department during the past a the
navy secretary recounted the devel-
epment Of aviation as al integral part
of the fleet" diversion of a greater
percentage Of repair work to govern
ment stations, increased steamipg ef-
tc.ency OF battle craft, return Of the
officer personnel to a permanent b a
sis after the temporary enlargement
during the war, an extension of the
navy school facilities for en- listed mon,
and Inauguration Of extensive n ad-
vance experiments In gunnery. He
praised the record Of the marine corps
during the year,, saying thai previous
high standards of the corps had been
maintained fully.
contained in the report was drawn up
by the navy general board, and wa
said by the secretary to be in his opin-
ion not only sound in the present cir
cunlstances but useful for all times
and under all conditions" The major
premise Of the policy wal this:
THE navy Of the United States
should be maintained in sufficient
strength to support its policies and its
commerce, and to guard Its continent
nj and overseas possessions.
Statement Of Purpose.
As q ~corrolary to his basic prdnci-
pie. and in view of the naval limita-
ton treaty terms, the general board
further adopted this statement Of pur-
pose:ys
ITO create, maintain and operate a
navy second to none II in conform
ity with the ratios for capital ships
established by the treaty for hm1ta-
ton OF naval ornaments.
10 make the capital ship ratos
the basis of building effort In all
classes Of fighting ships.
ITO direct the principal air effort
on that part Of the air service that Is
10 operate from ships of the fleet. ~
ITO assemble the active fleet at least
once q year for a period OF not less
than three months. /,
ITO maintain an active personnel
aioat in conformity with the ratios
for capital ships established by the
treaty for the Limitation Of naval arm
anlent.
ITO maintain the marine corps per
sonnet at a strength sufficient Tor cur
rent requirements.
ITO make every effort, both ashore
and afloat, at home n abroad, to as
sist the development Of American IN
teresfs, and especially the American
merchant marine. Z
ITO create, organize and train a
naval reserve force sufficient to pro-
vide the supplementary p~ersonne!
necessary to mobilize the feet and all
its anxiliaries.
ITO make the naval reserve SECURE
In its status and organization as q part
OF the navy and to guard its interests.
'Toscultivate o close association OF
officers Of the active nayy and OF the
naval reserve.
"Tasglye to the public all informa-
ton not incompatible with military
secrecy.
no have always in mind that q
system Of outlying naval and CONNER
>cial Bases suitably distributed, devel-
oped,Iand defended Is one of the most
important elements of national
strength"