The British Navy.
London, July 4,
Replying to criticisms on the y/ra;s: condition of the Mediterranean squadron Mr H. 0. ArnoldForaer, said shat it was impossible at present to reinforce it without weakening the home station. When battleships were available, the Admiralty would strengthen b th in qUal ty and in numbers, the Mediterlanean fleet . He said that the and destroyers hlVotlKl be materially inereased wh n built. The Channel fleet «.ught to be regarded as an integral part of the Mediterranean squadron. In order to, produce, unity of action it was intended that these squadrons should perform mano'uvring together. The Times, c mmentb g on the subject says it is evident th>.fc ih k A innralty tti'nks that the construction is n >t ke. pin,< pice with requirements.
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Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume III, Issue 173, 9 July 1901, Page 1
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