U.S. Wil Not Consider Extension of Tripartite Pact:
Opposed in French Chamber BSTACLES are appearing i in the way of the consummation of the Franco-Italian naval accord in the reluctance of the United States Government to permit the tri-partite London Naval Treaty to become a five Powers treaty, and in the opposition of the big navy party in the French Chamber of Deputies.
Colonel Stimson, United States Secretary of State, has officially intimated he secs no reason why his country should sign the new naval accord, since it is of no direct concern to It is understood that he is reluctant to run the risk of a lively battle in the legislature when submitting a five Powers treaty for ratification, as he would have to do.
The his navy party in the French Chamber of Deputies are opposed to treaty on the ground that, while it limits France and Italy to 23,383 tons for capital ships, it, permits Great Britain, the United States, and Japan to continue with capital ships of very much larger size and carrying heavier armament. The big navy group wishes to postpone a until the Geneva,
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