Dutch Plan A New Fleet.

New York Times 100 years ago today, July 3, 1913:
Commission Recommends Spending $18,000,000 Annually.
    THE HAGUE, July 2.— The commission appointed to inquire into the defense of the Dutch East Indies has reported in favor of building nine dreadnoughts of 21,000 tons each, five of which shall be constantly stationed in the Indies, the construction of a naval base and three forts at Janjongprick, and the organization of a naval militia.
    A period of thirty-five years is fixed for the completion of the scheme, and an annual expenditure of 45,000,000 florins (approximately $18,000,000) is recommended.