DUKE ALFRED. — " Really, Mr. PLIMSOLL., we're both in the same boat. You want seaworthy ships ; I want seaworthy men ; — and we'll try and get them." See DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S speach at Liverpool.

Seaworthy ships we need, That's half a truth to tell Because we lack, indeed, Seaworthy men as well.

But will seaworthy men Ships unseaworthy choose ? And don't unsafe ships, then, Make unseaworthy crews? Whole truth enforce with lips, And inculcate with pen.

Provide seaworthy ships, And have seaworthy men. — Punch.