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ON WWI DEFENSE SPENDING TAFT, WILLIAM H. Typed Letter Signed, to Robert L. O'Brien, of the Boston Herald, sending him a copy of a speech [not
ON WWI DEFENSE SPENDING TAFT, WILLIAM H. Typed Letter Signed, to Robert L. O'Brien, of the Boston Herald, sending him a copy of a speech [not present] on "the present agitation for the improvement of the military defenses," discussing the defense spending in light of the war, mentioning aliens' rights and the relationship with Japan. 1 page, single 4to sheet, personal stationery; minor toning in right margin. New Haven, 8 December 1914
- Notes: "... Of course, the motive for the agitation is political, with which I have no sympathy, but you with your knowledge of the Army know that Congress has neglected in times past a reasonable provision for ammunition, small arms equipment and field artillery... because the public eye was not focused on it they have neglected it for river and harbor bills, public building bills, and things that affected matters in their own districts. It is curious that the present war, which makes foreign attack less probable than ever before, should develop this anxiety, but the paradox is easily understood..."
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