§ Mr. BURGOYNEalso asked whether the United States battleships "Texas "and "New York" have yet been commenced; and, if so, when they were laid down?
§ Mr. McKENNAThe "Texas" has been commenced but the date she was laid down is not known. We have no information regarding the date of the laying down of the "New York," but it is understood the vessel will be laid down shortly.