IMPERIAL DEFENCES.
» [Special to Pbess Association.] LONDON. Mat 11. In the House of Lords to-day, Lord v'VVolselfly admitted that the Eight Hon E. Stanhopo had during his administration, much improved the condition of . the defences of the country, although, in his opinion, the Defence system was still unsatisfactory, both at Home and abroad, and he was unable to guarantee the safety of London in the event of an attack. Lord Wolseley regretted that the expression of his opinion as to the defectiveness of the defence of the country should have brought on him the censure of the Premier, and said he was prepared to tender his resignation to the War Office. Lord Salisbury, in reply, said he felt bound to adhere to his former remarks as to the impropriety of Lord "Wolseley's action in expressing the opinions he did on such a grave subject in an after-dinner speech, but added that the Government would regard his' retirement as a great blow to the Service. He further promised that Lord Wolseley's statements as to the inefficiency and defectiveness of the defences should receive the careful consideration of the Government. Mat 15. A great meeting is being arranged to take place in the City on June 5, to protest against the inadequacy of the defences.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 6239, 16 May 1888, Page 4
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