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Of course, voices of lamentation and reproach have already been

raised in America, but the Washington correspondent of the Times- says that Congress in its present mood is definitely favouring the Big Navy party. Evidently something has happened—there has been some misunderstanding—to make that possible. Among the dissentient voices that of Senator Borah is the chief. No doubt he speaks for a minority, but he does not trim his words. He has described the proposed additions to the Fleet as " sheer madness," and has castigated " the wild and excited statements " about war. He sees, though the majority apparently do not, that the launching of an immense fleet is sure, to provoke competition and to set back the peace move- ment, even though Mr. Coolidge forswears all such intentions. • , .. • * * *

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