The establishment of the advisory conference would not, of course fect the present responsibility of the United Kingdom Government for the government of the three territories.
Mr, MacDonald stated that it had These had resulted in common recognition of the principles already proclaimed on previous occasions by both sides, and on that basis Mr.
MacDonald and Gen. Hertzog had been jointly studying "what is the best and most practical course to pursue."—Reuter, London, Mar. 30.
Formal announcement of the decision of Great Britain and the United States to invoke the Fscalator Clause of the London Naval Treaty, in view of Japan's refusal to furnish assurances that she is not constructing capital ships of more than 35,000 tons, will be made before the end of the week, states Reuters Diplomatic Correspondent.
It is only intended to invoke the Clause in the case of capitol ships. Cruisers will not be considered at present.
France, the correspondent adds, will not notify her intention to invoke the Ciause as, it is understood, she does not wish to build larger capital ships unless any other European Power decides to do so.
It is pointed out that the Treaty provides a period of three months' consultation among the signatory Powers regarding the degree of es-colation. Thus, the actual size of larger battleships will not be decided until these consultations are held.
The Treaty also provides that an endeavour must be made to reach an agreement with a view to reducing to a minimum departures from the original Treaty limitations—Reuter.
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