SPANISH NAVY
EXTENSIVE BUILDING PROGRAMME. EXPENDITURE OF £20,000,000. (Rec. 9.5 p.m. l London, May 14. The Times’ Madrid correspondent states that King Alfonso presided at a council of Ministers at which an extensive naval programme, involving £20,000,000, was approved. Details are unknown. The only information given to the Press is a Government Note that the Ministry of Marine has been authorized to enter into the necessary contracts and give orders for the construction of new unite. The Note adds that Spain is obliged to hold a sea rank as befits her geographical situation and economic strength. Spain is in no wise inspired by an Imperialist policy, but cannot neglect to provide for defence. She must be able to figure among the naval forces of the world as a factor worthy of being taken into account. —Times Cables.
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Southland Times, Issue 20487, 15 May 1928, Page 5
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