THE FRENCH NAVY.
<o — PROPOSAL TO DOUBLE ITS STRENGTH. THE CZAR : AND THE FLEET. ANTI-GERMAN DEMONSTRATION y PROHIBITED. THE FLEET LIKELY TO VISIT PORTSMOUTH. INVITATION FROM QUEEN VICTORIA. Press Association. Electric Telegraph. — Copyright. ( Paris, July 27. The Budget Committee has adopted M. Brisson's scheme for doubling the , strength of the French navy. The former decision against any large increase is, therefore, likely to be rescinded. St. Petersburg, July 27. When the Czar visited the French fleet at Cronstadt the "Marseillaise" was frequently sung by Russians, the air being set to words of welcome. Neither the Czar nor his officer&toasted the Republic, but only France and the President. Preparations had been made to signa-. Use the visit by a great anti-German demonstration, but the intention of the promoters was thwarted by the Czar giving orders which prevented the demonstration. ' London,- July 27. The Queen, in gracious terms, has invited the French fleet to visit Portsmouth on August 20, when the Czar and Czarina are expected. She proposes to pay a visit of inspection herself if the invitation is accepted.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 8631, 29 July 1891, Page 5
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178THE FRENCH NAVY. New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 8631, 29 July 1891, Page 5
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