MR CHURCHILL'S OPPORTUNITY
| PAEANS OF PRAISE. [ COMPULSORY SERVICE MAY COME. By Gable—Press Association—Copyright. Received 23, 11.10 p.m. Loudon, October 24. There is consensus of opinion that Mr. Winston Churchill has now a great opportunity as head of the Navy, and all are anxiously waiting to see how he will use it. He is known to favor King Edward's preference fur Dreadnoughts. The Times states that .Mr. Churchill's has latterly Shown appreciation of the vital necessity for the unquestionable strength of the navy, and hopes he will not be behind his predecessor in maintaining' its efficiency. The Morning Post states that Mr. ChurcliiU's appointment is an indication that the Government is It-ginning to recognise the extreme urgency of national defence, and eulogises Mr. Churchill's abilities and strength of purpose. Lord llaldane, speaking at Birmingham, declared that the Territorial Force was a great school, and was improving the nation's manhood. ft might be based some day on compulsory service.
GERMANY INTERESTED. Received -26, 1.4;' a.m. Berlin, October 23. The newspapers are keenly interested n Mr. Churchill's appointment.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 107, 26 October 1911, Page 5
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175MR CHURCHILL'S OPPORTUNITY Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 107, 26 October 1911, Page 5
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