Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-06-20
GATHERING NAVY NEWS.
WORK DONE Hy ONE oovERNMEa1
OFFICE m WASHINGTON.

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Inc suolects Win which the naval intel
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the navai autnfn'stratlon OF all foreign
powers. their organization. efficiency aud
arrangements
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! e1gn nations. a. indicated by the vessels Of
/ war tney bultd or purchase. and by this
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reserve. and their disrrlbtition ON the high
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speed, type. armament. efficiency. deitcien
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yards. depots. gun factories. grinpowtier
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sucn Information gives data Tor establish
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Tor war. and II absolutely essential in orsiei
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Naval operations and tactics. The con
slant changes BEING made In the types oil
vessels. machinery. guns AMI mounts and
armor produced a corresponding change III