THE BRITISH NAVY.
A GRAVE PERIL. COMMENTS BY THE SPECTATOR. Received July 7, 4.36 p.m. LONDON, July 6. The Spectator complains that the unreadiness of the British fleet constitutes a grave peril and declares that the Channel fleet, which Lord Tweedmouth declared to be instantly ready, is weaker than Germany's fleet, which is ready for warfare. The excuse that is being put forward for this state of affairs is that support will be available from the Home fleet, which is only practically ready. The Spectator attacks Admiral Fisher, declaring that the predominant influence of absolute power made him reckless, and states that Admiral Lord Charles Beresford has become alarmed since he became conscious of the fact that he would be unable to do what he would be called upon to do in the event of sudden attack. It is reported that the Admiralty summoned Lord Beresford to consult with them to-day. QUALITY OF THE NAVY. LONDON, July 5. In the House of Lords, Lord Tweedmouth, First Lord of the Admiralty, replying to Earl nf Cawdor, declared that with respect to size, speed, armament, and armour British ships showed up extremely well compared with those of other countries.
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXX, Issue 8481, 8 July 1907, Page 5
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197THE BRITISH NAVY. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXX, Issue 8481, 8 July 1907, Page 5
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