Debate of February 13, 1896.Question: "Resolved, That the United States Navy should be further increased."

Brief for the Affirmative.W. P. DUTTON and J. P. WARREN.

Best general references: Mahan, The Sea Power in History, ch. I; Lieut. E. W. Very, Navies of the World; Admiral Luce in No. Amer. Rev. 148, p. 3 et seq.; Forum, VI, 370-381, IX, 323-332; Harper's Weekly, Jan 11, 1896.

I. The United States needs an adequate navy in time of peace.- (a) Our trade must be protected: Mahan, Sea Power, p. 26.- (b) Our citizens abroad must be protected.- (c) Our neutrality in case of war between two foreign nations must be preserved.- (1) Fillibustering expeditions must be prevented.- (d) A predominating influence over the proposed Central American canal should be preserved: Mahan, 33-34.- (e) Weight must be given to our advocacy of the Monroe Dectrine: Nor. Amer. Rev. 148, p. 89.- (f) Respect abroad should be preserved: Nor. Amer. Rev. 148, p. 65.- (g) Patriotism at home must be inspired.

II. The United States needs a navy in time of war.- (a) Our sea coast needs protection: Mahan, p. 87.- (b) Foreign commerce must be attacked: N. A. Rev. 148, p. 64.- (c) Hostile fleets must be met.

III. The present navy is inadequate

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