THE NEW ADMIRAL.
THE NAVY AND THE EMPIRE.
United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. (Heceived January 26th, 9.49 p.m.) SYDNEY, January 26. Vice-Admiral Famhawe was warmly welcomed at luncheon. Beplving to the toast of his health, he said it was tlie eternal and paramount condition to the very existence of the British Empire that the navy should hold command of the seas. He paid a high tribute to Sir Harry Rawsou as a naval commander.
Subsequently replying to Sir E. Barton"s welcome on behalf of the Federal Government, Vice-Admiral Fanshawe saii he approached his duty with the greatest possible pleasure. He intended to do the utmost for what his special tlutv was—ths security of Australia and New Zealand. He would do all in liis power to assist in mokingi the foundation and security of these two places, together with the rest of the Empire, stronger and better th*n it was.
CABLE NEWS.
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Press, Volume LX, Issue 11492, 27 January 1903, Page 5
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151THE NEW ADMIRAL. Press, Volume LX, Issue 11492, 27 January 1903, Page 5
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