London, Sept. 17. Great Britain and France hi decided to abandon naval control round Spain, as the destroyers engaged on the job have a task of more actual importance to perform, It is understood that the destroyers will be used for anti-piracy control in the Mediterranean, It is pointed out that the naval patrol system has never proved very effective, the only task being to notify ihe Non-Intervention Committee if ships passed without an international pbserver's flag, The remainder of the observation system, including the use of control ports and the embarkation of international observers. will be maintained.
Although Britain and France had previously insisted on the maintenance of naval patrol until the British plan for the withdrawal of volunteers und the grant of belligerent rights had been accepted, it is stated that the change of view has been caused by the urgency of the piracy problem in the Mediterranean.
Meanwhile, the addendum to the Nyon arrangements will be signed in Geneva to-day providing for aid for ynerchantmen attacked piratically by replanes and surface vessels, At-lacks will be considered piratical if they are made without regard for international law as universally re cognized and set forth ju the Treaty of London As the London Treaty provides that adequate measures for the safety of crews shall be ensured, all air attacks and most attacks by surface vessels will be piratical. In such cases patrol ships will immediately take action. If attacks are made by a surface vessel of superior force, patrol ships will summon further aid.—Reuter.
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