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Show Secretary of Navy Appeals Direct to Young Men of Ogden "WASHINGTON, D. C, March 25, 1 91 7. Managing Editor Standard, Ogden, Utah: The President last night signed an executive order directing that the authorized enlisted strength of the navy be increased to eighty-seven thousand. He was authorized by congress, in case of emergency, to direct di-rect such increase in enlistment. New ships, and ships in reserve re-serve are being fully commissioned as rapidly as possible and the need is imperative for a larger enlistment to man them. There has been a net increase of over six thousand five hun-! dred in enlistment since congress recently authorized an in-crease, in-crease, but many more are needed, and needed now. Will you not emphasize this need by giving special prominence Monday, on the first page of your paper, to the president's order, and also by making an editorial appeal for new recruits for the navy? The navy offers exceptional advantages to young men of stuff and ambition to serve in the first line for national defense. de-fense. In this emergency you have the opportunity and the privilege of performing this public service, and I am confiden- j tially appealing to you for your cordial and helpful cooperation. coopera-tion. (Signed) JOSEPHUS DANIELS," (Secretary of Navy.) . v V |