Build Two Warships.

New York Times 100 years ago today, July 29, 1912:
    Are the members of the Democratic majority in the House of Representatives willing to present an issue to the Third Party? The leader of that as yet nebulous body seems to hope so. He has been quick to make the upbuilding of the navy one of his "policies" while many of the Democratic Congressmen are still holding out against the building of even one battleship this year.
    This is not a party question. The need of keeping up our navy is recognized by men of both the great parties throughout the country. They are sending letters and dispatches to their representatives in Washington urging them to vote for two battleships.
    Two modem battleships should be laid down this year. A compromise on one will not satisfy the country. The Democrats are likely to lose many votes if they insist on lugging the navy into politics.