§ Mr. LYNCHasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether he has taken the opinion of competent engineers and artillerists whether it is possible to. construct a gun capable of throwing a projectile eighty miles or over; and.if so, whether he has taken any steps in consequence?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONYes, Sir; it is possible to construct such a gun. The necessary steps have been taken.