It is an open secret that Lord Charles Bcrosford has set his heart on commanding the Channel Squadron, which will be vacant in April next. Discussing the matter, the Naval and Military Record says there are two Lord Charles Beresfords. One is the politician, impulsive, injudicious, loquacious ; the other is the naval officer, cold, calculating, inquiring, and organising. 11 Whether the country,” remarks our contemporary, “ can spare the politician or the admiral will not oe determined for another six months ; but we shall not be in the least surprised if Lord Charles Beresford succeeds Sir A. I£, Wilson,"
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Gisborne Times, Volume VIII, Issue 697, 17 December 1902, Page 1
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