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Harold H. C., Cornwall.--The fastest large vessels are the new ocean
liners. Several of these have made runs of over five hundred miles in a
day. The new torpedo-boats can outstrip any of the large vessels for
short distances. Several of them have records of about thirty miles an
hour. Seals cannot breathe under water; they are obliged to come to the
surface frequently.
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"B. S." asks: "For how long are foreign ministers to this country
appointed? by whom? and how are our foreign ministers appointed? and
what is their salary?"
Foreign ministers are appointed by the head of the Government, and
generally until their successor is appointed. Our ministers are
appointed by the President; their salaries differ according to the
importance of their position.