§ Mr. ASHLEYasked how many battleships were maintained in full commission in the Mediterranean and in the Far East respectively in 1903, and how many are at present stationed in those waters?
§ Mr. McKENNAAt the beginning of 1903 there were 14 battleships in the Mediterranean; at the end of 1903 there were 12 battleships. Throughout 1903 there were four battleships in the Far East. In 1909 there are six battleships in the Mediterranean and none in the Far East.
§ Mr. ASHLEYIs there any intention of increasing the strength of battleships in the Mediterranean?
§ Mr. McKENNANo, Sir.