National Defense Is Adequate Says President Wilson
President Wilson states national defense is adequate while urging Congress to pass key measures. He urges prompt action on two major bills to unlock national domain resources and expand water power usage and calls for shipping and rural credit legislation. He warns against excess government spending and stresses nonmilitary defense through a citizenry trained in arms.
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Legislation Urged by the President
Measures to meet changed conditions due to European war include a government ship purchase bill and steps to unlock national resources and improve navigable rivers for power. The agenda also calls for broad self government for the Philippines and ratification of a proposed convention for safety at sea.
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