London. July 22.
The Navy League, in 'a statement to-day, insisted that the British Government, at the forthcoming Naval Disarmament Conference, should retain complete freedom as regards cruisers and smaller craft.
the British delegation follows the policy urgently recommended by the Navy League, the conference would be able to limit only the number and tonnage of capital ships. In this category, the League statement takes it for granted that Great Britain will demand no less than arity with any other Power.
Unlimited betty regarding construction of smaller craft is necessary to adequately protect Britain's supplies which must be brought from overseas, the statement declared, Owing to the British Empire's unique strategical position, it was argued, the Empire can never menace another Power and consequently none should be expected to raise objection against the freedom of action which. it is contended, must the retained a5 measure of self defence.
Lord Bod is president of the
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