More Warships For Germany

Berlin, Dec. 31.- The naval budget for 1903 provides for laying down immediately two battleships, one armored cruiser, two small cruisers and fiv torpedo boats. These constructions are within the permanent naval program. These are of the enlarged Gazelle type and will have a steaming radius of 5,000 knots. During 1902 four battleships, one armored cruiser and one gunboat were commissioned.