Show A MENAGE TO THE CANAL great britain strengthening fortifications in west indies london sept 17 the associated press learns that the british authorities are exhibiting unusual activity in connection with their fortifications in the west indies with the view of strengthening the positions there against consequent upon the construction of the panama canal K efforts areno fc only confined to the improvement nf the defense on british islands hut include a careful inspection and an analysis of the fortify cattoni of other powers who have territory in the caribbean sea |