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Lo don. NAVAL AFFAIRS. The Admiralty has tested a submarine boat, which, when submerged travels well, and is able to attack mines and battleships. During the naval manoeurres the Admiralty procured thirty of Marconi's wireless telegraph instruments. Messages were transmitted 100 miles. THE WAR OFFICE. A special War Office Committee is experimenting with Lee-Metford (British), Mauser (German), Lebe Vetterli (Italian), Mannlicher (Austrian), and other types of .-ifles Fresistent reports are current that Lord Wolseley will retire in November from the position of Com-rnander-in-rhief of the British Army owing to ill-health and differences with the Marquis of Lansdowne,. Secretary of State for War, and that Lord Roberts will succeed him. Other statements are that Lord .—.icdowne is likely to retire from
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Manawatu Herald, 1 September 1900, Page 2
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121Unknown Manawatu Herald, 1 September 1900, Page 2
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