THE EUROPEAN SITUATION.
THE EKITISH DEFENCES.
A BEASSURIKG STATEMENT.
Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, July 28.
(Received July 30, at 0.15 a.m.)
In the House of Lords Lord Wemyss asserted that a British military attache had declared that it was all-important that England should be in a strong and unas-' sailable position by November next.
Lord Salisbury, replying, condemned the making of anonymous and alarmist quotations. A great collection of shooting stars was the only peculiarity he knew of to be apprehended in November. It was, of course,'impossible to assert there was no real substantial danger, unless Lord Wemyss indicated to the Government from which side the attack was to be expected. The British defences were in as thoroughly effective condition as ever.
Lord Roseb'ery asked for expert assurances on this point.
Lord Lansdowne announced that, despite the calls made by South Africa, there were 50,000 more men under arms than there wxs barrack room accommodation for.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 11798, 30 July 1900, Page 5
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