GERMAN'S NAVAL ACTIVITY.
"(United Press Association^—Copyright.; Received June 18,1 11.5' p.m. LONDON, June 18. In the House of .CommonSj Mr McIvenna,. in .reply to MrJ. T. Middle.mpre, said that the Admiralty was eaiJiy in 1906' first aware-that .Krupps woi&a were being extended.'."The expansion :-iand progress had beep-continuing sinc*^.
FOR WHAT,PURPOSE?
Received June 18, 9.55 p.m.
'•■ LONDON, June 18
The " Standard," from an authorita--tive source, quotes a letter, dated 11th May, 1906, informing the Admiralty of tlio fact that enormous expenditure was in progress at Krupp's works for the purpose of manufacturing large naval guns and mountings quickly. ; It adds that these extensions will give the possibility of an. output far in excess of the whole capacity of'^Great Britain.
The scheme must -either be for the immense future requirements of Germany or Krupps mean the whole armament for the trade of the world outside the few great Powers who build for. ""th'imselves. ■, .
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume L, Issue 12245, 19 June 1909, Page 5
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