Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-03-11
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London, March 10.-The first lord
of the admiralty, the Hon. George j.
Goschen, n-prcsenting the naval estl-
mates to the House of Commons today,
pointed out that the outlay in naval
expenditure amounted to the colossal
sum of e25, $50. 900 (s127. 1901 OO). which
he explained was even considered in
adequate in some quarters. Continu-
ing, Mr.. Goschen explained that the
navy was in a transitional state, TO
which many Of the admitted defcien-
cies were due. Moreover. he added, the
government was Introducing q series of
improvements. The jubilee display had
been great, but the navy had not
reached the ideal standard. Referring
to the channel squadron, Mr.. Goschen
said 1t was the most powerful ever
gathered together, its duties being not
only to parade the channel, but to en-
gage in offensive operations In time of
war. He dlated upon the quiet and
transformations increase Of the British
fleet In China waters by four vessels
from other foreign stations, as being
an instance of the naval preparedness.
Later, MIR. Goschen said he hoped
the admiralty would not be too hard
pressed to communicate its plans, but
he assured the house that in the dis
tribution of cruisers, for instance, the
admiralty had considered carefully the
protection of every trade and every
food supply route. and he trusted that
III times darkened," the admiralty
would have the confidence of the house
and the admiralty would be found do
ing its duty.
Touching upon the increase in the
81 .af r. IN
was no lack Of recruits. In fact, only
one in eight boys was accepted. and
the supply of stockers was also i'm
proving. He denied that the navy was
under-m manned, declaring that every
vessel which took part in the jubilee
review was as fully manned as 1t would
be in war time. He admitted there was
scarcity of officers, but he explained
that would be easily remedied. Touch
ing on the building program. he said
he would defer furnishing particulars
regarding the proposed new warships
in order to keep foreigners in the dark
concerning their plans, but he could
say that the battleships and cruisers
would be adapted to the special cir
cumstances which the past year had
revealed in various parts of the world.
Mr.. Goschen then deplored the recent
industrial struggles. and appealed for
an Increase of pay for the British sea
I
that If from false economy or impOssi-
BILE conditions on either side, British
sailors and ships We're ousted by for
eigners, then God help us" He con-
cluded: IF peace shall again reign In
our centers OF industry. and If the ma
ton that calls herself mistress of the
sea reasserts herself by an increase of
merchant seamen. then the nation may
| look forward In confidence that II there
be peace, 1t will be peace with honor.
but If war, which God forbid, 1t must
be war crowned with victory"
william Allen. radical, advocated
greater efforts. and moved an amend
ment that greater provisions be made
| for manning the fleet.
ear-Admiral Lord Charles Beres-
ford, conservative, seconding the
amendment, urged a larger number OF
men, and suggested that Great Britain
| should buy all the vessels now build
Ing In England for other countries
The House rejected Mr.. Aliens amend
ment.
Many members urged an Increase In
the naval reserves. Sir Charles Dixie
radical, said: every one must feel
that the circumstances are such that
we might find ourselves in war with an
European power. and that there Is
some risk that two other European
powers might be disposed to seize the
opportunity to make demands we would
be indisposed to comply with. Never
theless, the present estimates are the
estimates or procrastination and delay
| The condition of our navy. compared
| with those OF other nations, is worse
| than II was two years ago"
Mr.. Goschen, in n general defense OF
the estimates. said he thought It would
be better In time of crisis to COM
plete and organize available vessels
| ana resources than to devote their en-
ergies to building vessels that would
not be ready for three years. The
| other powers. he argued, would meet
with the same difficulty as themselves
| Great Britain was still able to send
NOR ships to sea at short notice thar
| other nations. II there had been two
or three first-class hatteships for sal,
in England, he would probably hav,
asked for money to purchase them, but
there was none such for sale.
Russia has made great industrig
progress, but the other powers were
| still compelled to have recourse tt
many. He said that he did not thinl
that even those who had denounced
the estimates as "the estimates OF
procrastination' would suggest thai
England should give orders for aImol
to the United States at the present
| iuncture.
with regard to the suggestion of tn,
honorable member for the Forest OF
Dean (Sir Charles Dilke). that the gov.
ernment should raise recruits for tn,
naval reserve in New Foundland ant
the colonies, he must say that there
were great demonstrative differences II
the way. The discussion was ther
dropped.
LONDON PRESS VIEWS.
The m rning papers all urge the
government to keep pace with Russia
but no alarm is expressed. since 1t will
take Russia years to build the vessels
The Standard says: "Russia's nc
tion Is probably directed as much
against Germany and Japan MS Eng
land, and 1t might perhaps become
necessary for the government to asser
It's rights Of presumption over ships
now building in England for foreign
governments. but only as a last re-
source. II would be prudent, however
to fit out the old battleships which
are sound in hull"
The Times says: "The speech of tn,
first lord of the admiralty (Mr Cos
chem is not the sort of Language Brit
ish ministers lightly use. We under.
stand It ut home. and hope 1t Will be
| understood abroad"
with reference to the r. re-
script the Times says: '"l rholG
balance of free funds In the treasury
a