THE BRITISH NAVY.
THE TWO-POWER STANDARD.
NAVY LEAGUE ACTION
United Press Association. Copyright
LONDON, Nov. 11
Mr. Asquith’s speech meets Avitli general satisfaction. The criticism is limited to the absence of distinct affirmation of the two-PoAver standard in regard to the navy. A private meeting of the Navy League Committee, representing Unionists and Liberals, Mr; . Long presiding, unanimously adhered to Lord GWdor’s definition, namely superiority of at least 10 per cent in large armored ships OA'er the next tAA’o strongest naval Powers. Tho committee is considering stops to press for a tAVOPoAver debate in tho House of Commons.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2347, 13 November 1908, Page 5
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