§ Earl WINTERTONasked whether the four second-class cruisers to be provided by contract in this year's Estimates have been ordered; if so, whether he will give the dates at which they were laid down; and, if they are not yet laid down, when tenders will be called for for these cruisers?
§ Mr. McKENNAThe four protected cruisers of this year's Estimates have not been ordered. Tenders have been invited, and received; they are now under consideration.