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Naval stakes rise as Dewey linked to active list move
Washington reports strong naval sentiment for allowing Admiral Dewey to remain on active duty through ten years, with Sampson proposed as North Atlantic Commander and Schley kept at sea. Debates hinge on Congress authorization and Dewey’s Manila command as coalition coal stockpiles and port bases are planned for Atlantic and Pacific theaters.
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