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In answer to the inquiry Of tho Senate contained IN
their resolution Of the i7th instant whether in my
Judgment any circumstances connected wh or grow
ing out Of the foreign relations Of this country require
a this time an increase Of naval military force
and So what those circumstances arer have 10 sr
press the opinion that wise demands such
increase.


In my annual mssssgs Of the ID Of December last.
recommended 10 the favorable Of CO neress
increase Of naval force, especially our steam
navy, and the raising Of IN adequate military force to
guard and protect such Of citizens o. might think
proper to emgrate to Oregon. Since that peri have
seen to recall modify those recomm eudasons
On the contrary exist which, In my Judgment
render proper not only that they should bs promptly
carried into effect but that additional provision should
be made for the public defence.


The considsration Of such additional provision
Drought before approprte committees Of the two houses
oiConsrs IN answer to calls made BY them, In reports
prepsfed with my sanction, by the Secretary Of War
snd tne secretary Of the Navy the 10th Of Decs
.na tne on oi January last mode Of communi cation
VIZ not unusual. and under existing crcum-


nces oereyed to be most eligible Subssqu events


me In the opinion that these rec smmenda
ngns were proper as precautionary measures.


was wise maxim OF the father Of n country thai


Dc prepared for war the most en- cent means
OF preserving peace and that avoiding occasions Of
exPsnse by cuiuvating peacen We should "remsm ber
sso that timely prepars for ~
qusntiy prevent much greater disburse.srts " III
IL The general obligation 10 psrfer m this drs.s
greatly strengthened By facts known 70 The vhols Vo,H