IMPERIAL COUNCIL OF DEFENCE.
PROPOSED RE-ORGANISATION. United Press Association—By Elootrio Telegraph—Copyright. (Received March 29th, 4.53 p.m.) LONDON, March 28. " The Government accepted and the House of Lords agreed to Lord Rwebery's resolution improving the Council of Defence. Lord Brassey suggested the inclusion of representatives of the self-governing colonies. MILITARY REQUIREMENTS. AN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE. (Received March 29th, 4.53 p.m.) LONDON, March 28. The Duke of Devonshire, the President of the Council of Defence, etaud in the House of Lords that it was necessary that 120.000 troops should be available for service abroad, to secure India against interna! disturbance, to protect the Indian. Canadian and West African frontiers and naval bases, and also to {strike a decisive blow against Poweis invulnerable agaimst the operations of the fleet.
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Press, Volume LX, Issue 11545, 30 March 1903, Page 5
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