§ Mr. CHARLES DUNCANasked how many promotions have been made since 1879 from the writing to the directing staffs in the Naval Store and Expense Accounts Departments; and when is it contemplated to make further similar promotions?
§ Mr. McKENNAThe reply to the first part of the question is one in the Naval Store Department and four in the Expense Accounts Department. There are no such promotions at present in contemplation, but the merits of any members of the writing staff who are recommended will be carefully considered in connection with any suitable vacancies that may arise.