IS THE FLEET READY?
•\ r - COMPARES FAVORABLY WITH -- OTHER COUNTRIES. ■ I London, July 5. In the House of Lord*, Lord Xweedf isouth, First Lord of the Admiralty, rr3t, plying to Eafl Cawdor, declared that with respect to the size, speed, armament, and armour, British ships showed up extremely well when compared with those of other countries. - NEWSPAPER'S SERIOUS ALLEG Y ; TIOS. CHANNEL FLEET NOT PREPARED FOR INSTANT ACTION. Received 7th, 4J36 p.m. London, July C. The Spectator complains that tlie unreadiness of the British fleet constitutes a grave peril. The paper declares that the Channel fleet, which Lord Tweedmouth declared was "instantly ready." is weaker tliau Germany's "instantly-ready" fleet, the excuse being that support is available from the Home fleet, which is only practically ready. The Spectator attacks Admiral Fisher, declaring the predominant influence of absolute power has made him reckless. It also' states that Admiral Lord Qiarles Beresfonl is alarmed, since he ® eonscions that he is unable to do what he would be called upon to do in the event of a sudden attack. It is reported that the Admiralty has 1 Summoned Lord Charles Beresford to 1 Consult with him to-day. i
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 60, 8 July 1907, Page 3
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194IS THE FLEET READY? Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 60, 8 July 1907, Page 3
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