THE FRENCH NAVY.
A BIG PROGRAMME. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Paris, February 7. The navy debate is proceeding. The programme fixe 9 the effective fleet in January, 1920, at 24 battleships, 10 scouts', 52 sea-going torpedo boats, and the total cost at £60,000,000. The trend of the debate was that the programme was inadequate, in view of the naval strength of the Triple Alliance. M. Lanessan declared that they must I be masters in- the Mediterranean. Britain would never abandon her interests there, but her fleet might be withdrawn.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 190, 9 February 1912, Page 5
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88THE FRENCH NAVY. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 190, 9 February 1912, Page 5
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