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"Dcfcn.es are recommended for the
enirancr. g. the Panama canal with
such Notifications as are necessary.
Tile ner-s.liy Tor a complete aud
adequate system - coast defense u
greater today than twenty years ago.
for the Increased wealth ~ the country
offer. more tempting Inducements 10
attack. aud n hostile fleet can reach
our coast In q much shorter period OF
time. The fact that We now have n
large navy does not In any wise III.
minish the Importance of coast de
lenses ON the contrary. that fact en-
phasiEes their value and necessity for
their construction.
1T was due a. the securely defended
condition OF the Japanese ports that
the japanese fleet was free 10 seek
out aud watch its proper objective
the Russian feet without fear OF In.
tcrruption or recall TO guard Its home
ports against raids by the yladivostok
squadron.
This. one Of the most valuable les
sons OF the late war In the east. Is
worthy OF serious consideration by our
country. with Its extensive coast line. |
It's many important harbors and its
many wealthy manufacturing coast |
cities"