JAPAN AND HER NAVY.
“BASED ON GEOGRAPHICAL SITUATION.”
HEAVY BUILDING PROGRAMME
(Received July IC. 1 a.m.) TOKYO, July 14. The Minister for the Navy, in Ins evidence before the Diet Committee, said that Japans building capacity was two capital ships yearly. Her navy plans were based solely on her geographical situation, but the possible strength of the other navies detachable against Japan bad received consideration. The Naval Budget Estimates cover four new battleships, four battle cruisers, twelve cruisers, and other small vessels, torpedo equipment and oil tankers, estimated to cost 680,000,000 yen—Reuter.
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Gisborne Times, Volume LIII, Issue 5534, 16 July 1920, Page 5
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