IMPERIAL DEFENCE.
DELIBERATIONS IN LONDON
United Press Association—By JElectrio Toietrraph— Copyright. (Received July 12th, 9.40 p.m.) LONDON, July 12. Tho Premier preeidod nt a. meeting of tho Imperial Defence Committee. Mr Bordott, ntid o.thtr members of. the Canadian Cabinet, Mr Haldano, Mr, Lloyd Gcoi'Ro, and Mr Churchill, were 'present. Mr Churchill and Mr Bordon will shortly discus* tho general basis of tho uiival question bofore tho formal conference commences.
THE INCREASING BURDEN.
(Received July 12th, 10.15 p.m.) LONDON, July 12. Tho "Dnily News" states that thG Admiralty will aisk for Jin increase o£ probably four millions in next year's estimates.
THE NEW RIFLE,
(Received July 12th, 11.30 p.XB.) SYDNEY, July 12.
Mr-Pearco has accepted the.- War Office's offer of samples of the new pattern rifle..
Mr Pearco states that if tho pro-
posed new ammunition, embodying tfaft pointed bullet', is adopted, it . a oompleto change of rifles throughout the Empire.
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Press, Volume XLVIII, Issue 14406, 13 July 1912, Page 11
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