THE CANADIAN NAVY.
' NOT A ".TIN POT*' FORCE. By Gable,—Press Association—Copyright Ottawa, September 14. Commander Roper, of the Canadian Navy, denounced the remarks made at a recent Ottawa luncheon by opponents of the Government's naval policy, and objected to the term "tin pot navy." He added that the cruiser programme •was correct. Dreadnoughts might cost more than Canada could afford. The navy should be kept apart from party politics. A SAILOR'S DUTY. By Cable.—Press Association.—Copyright Received September 15, 10.30 p.m. Ottawa, September 15. The Ottawa Free Press (liberal) endorses the sentiments in Commander Roper's speech, but rebukes Roper by saying, "A sailor's first duty is to keep his mouth closed."
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 135, 16 September 1910, Page 5
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110THE CANADIAN NAVY. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 135, 16 September 1910, Page 5
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