12 APRIL 1930, Page 2

Disappointment returns, however, when we " explore the situation "

created by France and Italy. The attempt by Great Britain, the Dominions, and the United States to abolish submarines has failed ; France is to retain her super-submarine ; and all the Powers have the option of building three of these craft, of 2,800 tons. Further, an ordinary unit tonnage of 2,000— number unlimited—has been agreed upon. Italy, of course, favours abolition, but only in return for the abolition of battleships. This possibility of the Con- ference has mysteriously faded out of the picture.

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