Question: Resolved, That the United States ought largely to increase the Navy.

Brief for the Affirmative.S. A. MCINTIRE AND O. G. VILLARD.

Best general references: Mahan's Influence of Sea Power upon History, Ch. I; Reports Sec. Navy 1888-1892; Navy Register, 1892; Brassey's Annual; N. A. Review, Vol. 149, pp. 54-65; Forum Ix. 322-332.

I. The United States should have a large navy.

(a) To protect American citizens and possessions abroad. - (1) Nicaragua Canal: Mahan p. 33.- (2)Chinese Riots. - (3)Alexandria, 1882: Spectator, XXXV. 916. - (4) Panama Canal Riots 1885. - (5)Chili 1892:

(b) To guard her neutrality and commerce in time of war between others.

(c) To enforce Monroe doctrine (I) French in Mexico.

(d) To guard 13,000 miles of coast line in time of war. Report Sec. Navy '89 p. 4.

(e) To preserve the country from insult in time of peace.

II. The present navy is utterly inadequate.

(a) To defend even the Atlantic coast.

(b) To wage offensive and commerce destroying warfare.

(c) To cope with any but third rate powers. Rep Sec. Navy 1889, p. 3.

(d) No efficient reserve.