Paris, Sept. 19.
M. Dumesnil, the Minister of Marine, in the course of an article to-day in "Lo Journal," outlines the measures that are being taken to strengthen and improve the efficiency' of the French naval forces in the Far East.
The French Government, he says, have appointed Vice-Admiral Herr: to command these forees and they are building vessels specially. designed for service in Far waters. Many of them, he ce will be able to navi Young officers are being appointed, wherever possible—Reuter,
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