An item dated Boston, USA 2nd reported that the US minister of Navy Adams (1) in a speech for the Chamber of Commerce said that a battleship was the most efficient means for spitting put strong explosives. Battleships were still the most important perhaps even the leading weapons of a fleet but US naval officers were not desiring war. Just like everyone else wanted the US navy peace and would support to slow down or stop concurrency in the shipbuilding [meaning the arms race?].
Note
1. Charles F. Adams III (2 August 1866 Quincy, Massacusetts-10 June 1954 Boston, Massachusetts), secretary of the navy between 5 March 1929-4 March 1933, promoted the importance of the navy in international affaires and maintaining her strength and efficiency in the years of economic depression and decreasing navies a result of international treaties.
Note
1. Charles F. Adams III (2 August 1866 Quincy, Massacusetts-10 June 1954 Boston, Massachusetts), secretary of the navy between 5 March 1929-4 March 1933, promoted the importance of the navy in international affaires and maintaining her strength and efficiency in the years of economic depression and decreasing navies a result of international treaties.
