COLONIAL DEFENCE.
London, March 28. The Admiralty have under consideration the scheme suggested by Admiral Tryon for the defence of the colonies. They recognise the great importance of providing effective defence consistent with moderate expenditure, but think that a modification of Admiral Tryon’s scheme is desirable, and they accordingly intedn to propose instead a number of vessels of the type of the Archer, a torpedo cruiser of 3500 tons, which is being built at Devonport, The fleet should consist of fewer ships than recommended. They should be swifter, of larger tonnage, and carrying heavier armament. It is believed that such a fleet would not only be more useful, but could be provided at the same expense as that proposed by Admiral Tryon, March 29.
In the House of Lords last night, Lord Onslow, Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies, replying to a question, stated he hoped the new rules regarding the employment of pensioned officers of the British army would give the colonial defence forces the advantage of tried officers. Her Majesty’s Government were anxious to assist the colonies in organising their own defences.
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Temuka Leader, Issue 1562, 31 March 1887, Page 1
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184COLONIAL DEFENCE. Temuka Leader, Issue 1562, 31 March 1887, Page 1
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