The History of the World's Armed Forces and Navy

From 18 81 to 19 o five, great britain's outlay for her army increased fourfold. That of the united states was tripled. Russia's was doubled. that of germany increased 35 %. That of france, about 15% and that of japan, nearly 500%. If we compare the expenditures of these nations upon their armies with their total expenditures for all the 25 years ending with 19 o 5, the proportion rose as follows: in great britaine, from 20 percent to 37. per cent. Or that will even aid in arresting mex revolutionists on american soil and keep them incarcerated in American prisons without the slightest cause or reason. But then