THREATENED WAR, ARMY AND NAVY OF ENGLAND London. January 26.
Lord Wolselest, speaking at Birmingham said that the war cloud of Europe was threatening to burst, and should it do so would cause one of the greatest wars- ever known. Taking into consideration the critical position of affairs, the army and navy of England phould be increased. Mr Chamberlain, who presided, admitted that Imperial federation was not beyond the reach of statesmen. He stated that England without her colonies would be only a fifth-rate Power. Lord Wolseley advocated consci'iption as a sanitary benefit and military necessity m view of the outlook.
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Te Aroha News, Volume VI, Issue 338, 30 January 1889, Page 5
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101THREATENED WAR, ARMY AND NAVY OF ENGLAND London. January 26. Te Aroha News, Volume VI, Issue 338, 30 January 1889, Page 5
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