ENGLAND'S DEFENCES
" [BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.—COPYRIGHT.] London, .Xuue S. Tim Hon. E. Stanhope, Secretary of Sviite fo'r War,. has\ ordered the volunteer force to he brigaded, in order to facilitate tho mobilisation of the army in the event of au emergency. *
Lord Wolseley asserts that a consensus of opinion exists hiriongst naval and military authorities that w;i<h the- facilities nojv offered by steam and rail, coupled with the almost defenceless condition of the coast; and the ■'insufficient strength of the fleetjl Englandnnight be invaded. ■ ■ ■' : T -.r-..?.-"; June 10. The Defence Commissioners appointed to enquire into the state of the co.ast detences and armaments includes Lord Hartington (chairman), Mr W. H., .Smith, 8 Lord Randolph Churchill, Mr Campbell Banner* o Major-General * Brackenbury, Sir Richard Temple, and Admiral Richards.
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Waikato Times, Volume XXX, Issue 2484, 12 June 1888, Page 2
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126ENGLAND'S DEFENCES Waikato Times, Volume XXX, Issue 2484, 12 June 1888, Page 2
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