Bayernkurier

[Bazhell]

24.03.1908

After publication of the treatys with Habsburg and France spontaneous joy demonstrations in the entire realm area occurred. The support of the prince regent increased clearly.

[Bazhell]

27.03.1908

The Ministry of Defense communicates:

After signing of the treaty with France the Bavarian corps in Basel will be withdrawn from the common border with France.

[Bazhell]

29.03.1908

The Ministry of Defense communicates:

The fortress in Rastatt at the border to France is given up, troops stationed there will be probably shifted into the fortress Trient.

[Bazhell]

01.04.1908

The royal naval board of works Triest communicates that still this year 6 modern torpedo boats for the French navy are built. Due to the high extent of utilization of all European shipyards the double rate could be obtained.

[Bazhell]

05.04.1908

The royal naval board of works (Marinebauamt) Triest communicates that the negotiations with the CSA over the building of 4 3500t cruisers were successful. In response the royal Bavarian navy will receive valuable technological support.

[Bazhell]

06.04.1908

The Office for Naval Personnel in Munich communicated, that it succeeded to induce captain Franz Hipper to cross into the Royal Bavarian Navy. The 45 year old naval officer stood last in the service of the Baltic league and becomes the commanding officer over the 1. Coastal Protection Flotilla in Triest.

Further it is confirmed that the personnel expenseses will rise in the current year around 25%. As reason the high costs of the recruitment of foreign naval officers are stated.