The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-11-12

1t was Prince Louis second day at
Annapolis.
At the foot of the gangway Of the flag
ship Drake 1 was met by Commander
Butler and led above. The admiral was
and led above. The admiral was
0usy. so we paced the deck. 1t was Geld
and dismal and gray. and the clutch or
the north wind wrapped our bodies with
an unhappy greece.
1t was the last place in the world
to conduct an interview. even the
honest daylight failed TO warm. and ]
was glad when an officer announced.
''-Fhe admiral viii receive you below"
Lives Well.
The admiraTs quarters are cheering
and sunny and are furnished with the
taste Of = decorator who has had the
whole world for his selection.
The spotless tapestry and the glow
ing reddenfng CRATE announced the nice
perception Of the owner for luxury and
comfort. \ screen WAS swept aside
and tan figure stepped freely into the
room And thus 1 have the pleasure
10 see his Serene Highness Prince
Louis of Battenberg.
I found him affabIe with a fine affa-
bility, and modest at first with a eau
reserved and confidential, and his voice
is convincing
What" 7 ventured. will be the CT
feet on the worlds peace by The con-
struction Of warships like the Dread
naught?"
The admiral turned a doubtful eye on
my question, thought an instant. then
said:
Big Ships Bring Peace.
Il don't know that the construction Of
such a battleship is of such Importance.
except the more strong and better pre-
pared nation is. the more chance that
nation has for peace. Preparedness is
an essential quality. in fact, the great
est for the prevention OF war.
Yes" he said reservedly. vessels Of
the Dreadnaught's capacity would GER
tainly ilsl1e a tremendous influence for
peace. But i 1on't believe that the
world will ever be free from wars, and
don't know that 1 would wish for
The Utopian condition
why, war is the only settler of great
principles. and must come with the ad-
vance of civilization II has barbarous
features, it is true. but the juggernaut
car must move on"
The admiral leaned back in his chair
cOntentedly, and / ventured upon this
question to the prominent visitor:
rs England's policy to build 20.O00-ton
battlsships an indication that she in
tends to repeI any combined European
naval aggression
He exclaimed. finging Up his hands
in mute protest.
'Polities-there. / won't talk politics
"a man in my position would be a fool
to talk politics. know nothing about
the art"
Wen, then. I pursued. what DO
you think of the United States as a
future naval factor?'-
On Our Navy.
Why" he said quietly. as there
are no practical limits TO the expan-
siYeness Of the American navy, it must
become an increasingly important fac
tor where the interests of the Old and
New World are jointly involved. Your
navy has been making wonderful strides
these last few years"
What do you think Of the subma-
rine boat as a factor III future naval
waTfare?''
The submarine boat has now become
a factor IN naval warfare. chiefly IN
connection with coast defense. Subma-
rine boats are more effective than sub
marine mine fields.
Generally speaking, IL may, I think,
be said that waters which hitherto were
made hazardous for big ships at night.
owing TO the presence Of torpedo boats,
operating from a shore base, can be
made now equally hazardous in day
time by the presence of submarine boats
similarly placed"
DO YOU think that the AnglO-Japanese
alliance insures peace in the Far East
for G generation at least?''
He contemplated me with lifted eye
brows, hut answered bravely:
4 should say so; yes. inasmuch as il