NAVAL ESTIMATES.
London, March 3. The British Navy estimates have been submitted to tha House of Commons. The total amouut required for the year is £21,535,000. The number of men is to be increased by 6300, <»nd the sum of £7.000,000 is to be expended in the construction of new warships, comprising four line of battle-ships, three cruisers, and two torpedo boat destroyers. The formation of a trained reserve force is to be commenced. At present there are 108 vessels of all classes in course of construction.
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Waikato Argus, Volume II, Issue 103, 6 March 1897, Page 2
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87NAVAL ESTIMATES. Waikato Argus, Volume II, Issue 103, 6 March 1897, Page 2
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