Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-07-14


Austria ....... 1890
England. Il appears. has no con-
tiuuous policy OF construction. IL Is
pointed out that. however formidable
foreign shipbulding programs may
smear on paper England can always
uyertake them, IN consequence uf her
resources and power OF rapid construc-
rUn Her authorities claim that Il is
more desirable 20 complete a limited
number Of vessels than to spend the
sane money on a larger number build
ING al slower rate. During the year
1908 81 vessels Of an aggregate dis
placement 81 1880 tons, passed from
The completing Stage TO the commits
stoned list This represents. IN the
fewest possible words. the output ot
finished naval construction In Eng
land during the past - months. The
vessels completed during the year were
five bauleships, five srmored cruisers
seven scouts. three third-class cruisers
ana II destroyers. 4 total Of l2i
naval vessels, having a displacement
of 2i5.0o0 tons, were removed from
the effective sea force, ana either sold
COP placed ON the list for subsidiary
purposes only.
The commission ~ the Budget Of
The German empire have voted the pro-
jet for the increase 81 the feet by
very large majority. and also IN spite
Of the opposition Of the Socialists. have
confirmed the project OF the govern
ment for the augmentation IN tonnage
81 a certain number Of vessels already
I'M the program. The commission has
also sanctioned the credits for the con-
struction ~ three big vessels for 1906
two battlcshipS each ~ $4,000 tons,
and an armored cruiser Of 1900 tons.
p he commission has further voted the
credit 'emanded Of $4,000, 900 as a
first lu-ialment towards the construc-
fo1 OF two divisions OF torpedo craft,
and 4 credit Of 100000 for the build
irg ~ submarines. The hattleships
it Is estimated. will come 20 the re-
frectsble sum Of $4,000, 900 each.
WILL COPY AMERICAN METHODS.
In some OF the latest designs for bat
'"irs and cruisers in European ma
N.ts thc cenior-l.ne bulkhead has been
oui .It N the IRE rooms, and the au.
iagsI.es responsible for these designs
bate recently determined 20 use the
-0ag-Arm' electric power doors on
ln' hmksrs % replace the safety In
subdivision lost by the commission on
ioI, 1.ar-.iue bulkhead. These cleo
i power C0ors. which are already IN
ute or most q the latest vessels In the
'Alled states navy, are operated from
q central station on the bridge. The
oi'ioeT On charge Of the ship can By this
means almost Instantly close all The
nlIkhead doors necessary 70 keep the
snip from sinking That European au-
hou'ies arc coming around 10 the
methods adopted by United States ma
Sol. constructors 10 make WarShips un-
tHkable is one ~ the greatest com-
mems ever paid to American design
crs
l1 France the superior council has
commended that The naval force con.
$751; 10 1918 Of i've sQuadrons Of six bat
i-shlps each and four reserve unit.
making a total Of 81 battleships. ls ar
rlred cruisers. comprised IN I'VE divi-
Sons 81 three cruisers each and tire.
nsefye units. "a armored cruisers oi
M second class. six scouting vessels.
q iorpeioboat de.royefs. or one for
each afmorclad ard SIX torpedoboat de-
t'royers for the FAR east; also, IS de-
tF0yers for torpcd0boat and submarine
.t'tNNtNf NliA % AfNfI hN hlAlNFf VT n W.
'al of lis Of this class. In addition, the
Program calls for ~ defensive sub.
marines or suhmersihles. and 10 tor.
ltdoboais. The annual cos, for now
construction will bc about IS 900 oo0
lh' estimates for 1906 provide Tor thrc,
ntiueships first class. 81 about 1900
iono, 10 destroytrs lof about go tonsl,
" snbmersibles IA total Of about $50, j01
tnnsl
Japan. Ike England has no coniin
nous policy Of construction. She IL nov
building four battleships. four armorec
cruisers. a stoondclass cruiser. q dis
laich boat and q desiroyers Thts.
:, ships VIII have an aggregate dis
liscement Of lH,lsO tons
hussia's program Tor the REBUILDING
M her navy, lately sanctioned by the
gar. covers nine years. and Involves
On expenditure Of 500 900 for con-
trloiion alone. The vessels provided
ier include ~ battleships. Is cruisers.
/" iorpedobost destroyeTs IS torpedo
uoats' 10 submarines, seven gunboats.
.ine monitors, and one mining ship. or
~ vessels IN all The biggest hattie
ships. nine ~ 1880 tons each, are all
allotted 20 the Baltic feet