International Conference at Debate on Bill Authorizing Wembley: 5,000 Delegates Construction of Two from All the World 10,000-ton Cruisers
The House of Representatives Melbourne, July 17, London, July 14. The first International Advertisay debated the Defence Equipment ing Convention in Europe, which is Bill authorizing a grant of £2,000, attended by over 5,000 delegates 000 for the construction of two from all parts of the world, was 110,000-ton cruisers and £500,000 for opened today by the Prince 'a defence reserve fund. 'The debate Wales in the Palace of Industry' showed that the Labour Party does at Wembley. The Palace was not want men-of-war and does not decorated with flowers and the flags oar attack, but the Labour Members fof the different countries. Mr. advocate the establishment of aerial H, Thomas, the Secretary of Stars fleets and munition factories. for the Colonies, and Mr. Frank According to. the "Melbourne Kellog, the United States Ambass-"Herald," the Federal naval engineer-odor, were present. ing. staff has submitted to the The Prince of Wales was given Cabinet plans for a floating dock 860 an enthusiastic reception by the feet long and 180 fect wide and assembly, who rose and sang the capable of receiving vessels drawing.
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National' Anthem and cheered for tone of the cruisers locally. If the Viscount Burnham, the Presiden: plans are accepted both Australia' of the Empire Press Union, wel-how cruisers will be built in England comed the delegates. and the money thus saved will cover The Prince of Wales said that the cost of the dock—Reuter. advertising aimed at providing throughout the world a freer exchange of commodities at a lower
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