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Show PRAISE FOR AMERIC.N NAVY. Emerges From the World War Stronger Strong-er Than Ever. Washington In comparably strongei and more efficient than ever before, the American navy emerged from the world war "second only to that of Great. Britain and far in advance of any other foreign navy in ships, in men and every element of strength," Secretary Daniels declared in his annual an-nual report. With IS capital ships 12 super-dreadnaughts super-dreadnaughts and G ghfnt battle cruisers cruis-ers under construction, all representing represent-ing th- last word in naval construction, construc-tion, f.nd several superior to any fighting fight-ing vessels now in commission, the navy is "pressing forward to greater things," Mr. Daniels said. The actual cost of the navy to the nation during the war was placed by the secretary at .$2,082,000.000. . During Dur-ing til ? next fiscal year, he said, the navy's needs will be approximately .$ 573,1 31,254, or approximately $40,000,-000 $40,000,-000 less than the sum asked for during dur-ing tl) present fiscal year ilteummendations by the secretary for the betterment of the service included in-cluded : Extension of the course at the naval academy to five years, so the nv'dshin-men nv'dshin-men may spend one year afloat aa enlisted men. Immediate enlargement of the naval establishment on the Pacific coast, to take care of the new Pacific fleet. Temporary Increases in pay of officers of-ficers and enlisted men and increases In amounts allowed for commutation of quarters and other allowances. Government control of wireless communication. Expansion of the naval service and continuation of the presrlt policy of a separate air service for the navy. |
