I have looked with great apprehension upon our neglect of the fortifications of those islands. and I am glad to see that the Government is taking energetic action in this matter. I have looked with some apprehension upon the fact that we were allowing the soldiers of the only country which is likely to dispute our control of the Pacific to enter the Hawaiian Islands in very large numberstrained soldierswho at any time in case of war could be organized in a very effective military way to aid the fleet -of their nationality on the outside. I am glad to know that a policy is being pursued in those islands regarding immigration which will minimize that danger. and that those Islands are now looking to other countries than Asiatic countries for the accessions of labor that are necessary for their agricultural development. In connection with this naval bill. I should like to make an inquiry of the Senator from Maine . and that is as to the total amount of our expendituresour expenditures for the navy. our expenditures for the army. our expenditures for the civil establishment.
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