It was stated in official circles that "he visit to London of an officer from "he United States Navy Department, which was referred to in press messages from Washington, was for he purpose of consultation with the Admiralty regarding capital ship construction, President Roosevelt's rearmament plan is in no way unpopular in Great Britain, judging from the approval implied in the news columns or expressed in leading articles.
"Tt is a striking reflection on the appalling state of the world that he! President's call to rearmament should be welcome news," says the "News-Chronicle." One thing certain in an jafcertain world, the newspaper adds, is that American armaments will not be used for aggressive attacks against other nations, so it is good news that one more Democratic state is making itself strong.
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