The Russian Naval estimates for 1911

The American Embassy at St. Petersburg, Russia wrote on 29 September 1910 to the Secretary of State at Washington, USA that the Russian Naval Estimates for 1911 were introduced in the Duma [Parliament]. The Ordinary Expenditure was estaimated at 112,994,000 roubles meaning an increase with 23,745,000 roubles compared with the Naval estimates of 1910. The Extra Ordinary Estimates was estimated at 1,083,000 roubles and was exclusively connected with the liquidation fo the Russo-Japanese War claimes [1904-1905]. Repairing the cables of the Great Northern Telegraph Company cut by the Russians coasts 62,000 roubles. Prinze money amounted 431,000 rubles and indemnities to owners of ships sunk by Russian warships 1,735,000 roubles. Appopriation was asked for 30,026,000 roubles under the Law of June-July 1910 needed for re-equiping the Yards and Works under the Ministry of Marine and finally 28,000,000 roubles for the newbuilding of warships.

Source

Records of the Department of State Relating to Internal Affairs of Russia and the Soviet Union, 1910-29. Naval Affairs, Navy, Navy Vessels: 861.30 .(861.31 Naval Maneuvers; 851.32 Personnel); 861.33 Movements of Navy Vessels; 861.34 Equipment and Supplies): 861.39 - 861.345. Micro film 316 roll 92.