What the War is Costing Russia.

Manawatu Herald, 4 June 1904, Page 2

What the War is Costing Russia.

A despatch to the Paris Temps from St, Petersburg says the cost of the war up to sth April in all branches of the service is officially estimated at £9,250,000. The cost by June will reach £20,000,000. The allotment for June is £3,000,000 for the army and £1,000,000 for the navy. The Trans-Siberian railway, the despatch adds, will show a deficiency of £4,500,000 for the year. If the war lasts eighteen months it is estimated that the total cost will be £80,000,000. The Government, it is further asserted, could meet all its requirements by having recourse to its gold reserve, but this is considered undesirable, politically and financially. An increase of the duties also is not desired, as it would add to the burden of the people. Therefore, if the need arises, the Government will have recourse to short-term loans.

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