THE NAVAL VOTE.

Manawatu Times, Volume LXV, Issue 966, 18 March 1910, Page 5

THE NAVAL VOTE.

AN AMENDMENT NEGATIVED,

United Press Association—By Eleeiris Telegraph-Copyright, London, Yesterdny, Mr Lough's amendment to reduce the Navy Vote by 3000 men was negatived by 225 to 34. The Hon. MoKenna said the two-Power standard defined by Mr Asquith on May 26 was not exceeded by the Estimates. The Admiralty considered five Dreadnoughts were not wanted before 1918. It was also expedient to delay commencing them until the latest possible date. The vote was ultimately agroeed to.

SHORTAGE JOB 1 CRUISERS. The Pall Mall Gazette publishes the text of Lord Cawdor's memorandum for the first time. The object is to establish Lord Charles Beresford's contention that there is a shortage of cruisers for the protection o£ commerce.

NAVAL CONSTRUCTION,

A RECORD IN WEIGHT.

FOR CLYDE SHIPBUILDERS,

Received March 17, 9.30 p.m. London, Last- Night,

With tlio two Indouiitablos for Australia and New Zealand, the Clyde shipbuilders have under construction a record iu weight of naval woik, including two British Dreadnoughts, three cruisers, and a fleet of destroyers.