“ The accuracy of the radio time signals, which can be picked up anywhere in the north Atlantic, has made it possible to reduce to one the allowance of chronometers for vessels of the Navy operating along the Atlantic coast. ”

“ The increased demand for the gyro-compass and the instruments attached to it is taxing the capacity of the only factory in this country which is able to manufacture this instrument.
⁠Congress did not provide any addition to the clerical force, and it is earnestly recommended that the additional clerks which will be requested in the estimates to be submitted by the superintendent for the next fiscal year be approved and Congress urged to allow the same. ”