THE BRITISH NAVY.
■ -» . PRESS OPINIONS. [Special to Pbess Association.] I/ONDON, Mabch 3. The docks proposed under Mr Q-osehen'a 1 scheme include three at 'Gibraltar ; and the expense of surveying sites for the docks proposed at Mauritius and at Simonstown in Cape Colony is also included in the requirements. Mr Goschen said the whole:, of this year's surplus, except the : amount necessary for supplementary i estimates, would be absorbed by naval [requirements. . . ' Mr ,G6schen stated that between 1889 and 1899 the Hum of fifty-fire millions sterling will have been spent in the construction of new War vessels, arid/in th(B eyerit of Greaij: :Rritain ; being obliged 'to fi^ht, 'pebble i weie iunanimous that tie •fieet'i^b.iildTOprfc-,; N?eni'^-i&;j.Betf- : reK^ nation. Thb delivery of the state- ; ment was repeived with prolonged cheers. The debate was adjourned. '•■•, The Titkee says that the proposed expenditure is absolutely necessary. The Standard declares that the proposals will show the world that Great Britain is determined to maintain her maritime supremacy.^ is sending- a training snip to replace the Britannia at Portsmouth. ;; , . It has been decided to increase the pay of warrant officers. (
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 5505, 4 March 1896, Page 3
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183THE BRITISH NAVY. Star (Christchurch), Issue 5505, 4 March 1896, Page 3
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