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...increased as (1) It is too small to protect her interests. N. A. Rev. vol. 149, p. 57. - (2) Peace is more likely to be maintained if prepared for war. - (3). The navies of other countries of great commercial importance are much larger. Statesman's Year Book, 1892, pp. 59, 488, 549, 1079. - (4) It is more economical to support a navy for years than to suffer loss resulting from the destruction of our commerce in a few weeks: Forum vol. 9, p. 326. - (5) The navy cannot be increased from our mercantile marine as formerly...
...threatening attitude of certain foreign powers may precipitate war at any time; N. A. Rev. vol. 148, p. 2; Forum vol. 6, p. 66, vol. 8, p. 317. - (4) The U. S. should be fully prepared for any unexpected events; Forum vol. 9, pp...
...BRECKENRIDGE and J. E. YOUNG. General references: The Century Magazine of April, 1889, vol. 37; Nation, April 18, 1889; Mulhall's dictionary of statistics, pp. 414-418; Cong. Records, vol. 20, pp. 1773-1827, and vol. 21, appendix, pp...
...large navy is not necessary, (a) U. S. has no colonies to protect; (b) The shipping, - American goods being shipped in foreign patterns. (c) Present navy effective agst. an enemy's commerce; Holman in Cong. Record, vol. 21, pp. 175-178. (d) Present navy sufficient to uphold national dignity. (e) There is no probability of a war with a strong nation...
...already very great. (d) Thus a part of the advantages resulting from our isolation would be forfeited. Century Magazine, April, 1889, vol. 37. (e) Money could be better spent in other ways. (1) in building a merchant marine. (2) subsidising steamships, Cong. Record, vol. 20, pp...