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They are however of opinion that it

might suffice for the permanent defence

plape Town, against such a

Наре

hunted

attack as is likely to be directed against it _ looking to its distance from Europe and the general protection afforded by H. M. Fleet, if the temporary armament of 7 tou and 64 pounder ques now in course of preparation, were supplemented with five 18 tou guns, which if mounted on new works constructed for the purpose would soolve an additional cost of about $ $35,000. But looking to the prospect of a peaceful. solution of present European difficulties, the Committer consider it would be good

economy

to at once make such modifications in the proposed temporary works, designed to

moment the y tow grues

as

will adapt

them

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