THE FLEET'S READINESS.
NEVER BETTER SINCE THE NAPOLEONIC WARS. THE PREMIER'S REASSURANCES. By Cable.—Prew Aasociation.—Copyrigttt Received December 22, 10.3d p.oi. London, December 22. Tile Premier (Mr. il. H. Asquilli), spealtiag at Liverpool, ridiculed Karl C'awdora nerve-eliaking picture of tierman occupation of Belfast. After careful inquiry he could say that the navy was able to maintain supremacy on the seas, not only this year but iu Uie years before us. " Should the necessity arise," he continued, " the fleet would be able ,■ to guarantee the integrity of our ahores, ;■ the protection of our commerce, and the inviolability of the Empire." lie did not believe the army or navy were better organised or equipped dnce the close of the Napoleonic wan. GERMAN V'S ENTERPRISE. BRITAIN MUTING SliLib. Received December 22 10.35 p.m. London, December 22. Karl Cawdor, speaking at Rochdale, said Germany was -buUdiag warships rapidly and working overtime, while England was sitting itill with hands folded, doing nothing.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 272, 23 December 1909, Page 2
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156THE FLEET'S READINESS. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 272, 23 December 1909, Page 2
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