STRENGTH OF THE ARMY.
FALLING TOO LOW
NO HELP FROM THE NAVY
LONDON*, Aug. 29
The Duke of Bedford, in a letter to "The Times," points out that the army reforms resulted in an increased expenditure of £223,000. Meanwhile the establishment has been reduced to 145,000, and the number of men solving by 106,000.
He adds that the safety of the Empire absolutely depends in keep'!'.*,' Britain's foreign garrisons up to the full establishment. By her own anaided strength she must stand or fall.
The army cannot expect support from the navy, because naval strategy confines the whole fleet to the North Sea.
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Northern Advocate, 1 September 1913, Page 3
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