Paris, Aug. 25.
France's naval strength will be increased by three modern 35,000-ton battleships by 1942. 'The laying down of the Clemenceau' completes the programme of the three men-of-war within the limits of the tonnage set by the Washington treaty. The other two being built are the Jeanne D'Arc and the Richelieu. These three ships will replace the old battleships Bretagne, Provence, and Lorraine—Havas. tions between the parties concerned, which might have contributed to damaging relations among the Danuian states.
Declarations embodying these, the communique declares, have been discussed, but the texts could not be definitely agreed upon. It is hoped, however, that when these dimculties fare overcome a definite agreement will be reached—Reuter.
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