BRITAIN'S NAVY
ADAUHAL.S BKRKSFORD AND SCOTT. THAT KVOJ.UTfOX. XO lUi-FIiKJJXi;. 1-oiidon, July 31. in the House i)f Commons Lord Castlereagli questioned Air. Reginald McKeiuia, iirst «t the Aflmirull v. regardiii" the report that Admiral Scott, liaii t fused to obey an order given by Admiral lieresford during the recent manoeuvres of the Channel Fleet. Mr. MeKenna replied that the Admiralty was satisfied ,t!iat the evolution ordered by Admiral Beresford would not have been dangerous, hut that Adniir.il -Scott was justified in turning his ship the other way, Mieving that the order involved a risk. Moreover, Admiral Heresford had informed Admiral Scjtt at Ithe time that his action was justified. The statement was received with eheers.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 191, 3 August 1908, Page 3
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115BRITAIN'S NAVY Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 191, 3 August 1908, Page 3
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