FOREIGN RECEPTION
Britain Leads the Ra'ce, Says Italy (Beceived 18, 8.45 h.ni.) LONDOIT, Feb? 17. Tbe British defence expenditure has startled Germany. "It is colossal, ' ' said the Government spokesman. "Nevertneless, we do not deny Britain's right to arm tb the extent she deems necessary. We claim the same right." Other German commentatorB question Britain's need to krin so extehsively, sajdng Britain's position is fhr less exposed than Germany 's, because enemy aeroplanes always take some time to reach the British coast, thus enabling more efficient defence measureh to be taken. ; Italians are impressed at Britain's determination to repaif her armament deficienciefs and amazed at the vfest expenditure involved. Some cfitics deelare that Britain and France are now leadihg the armntoehts r&ce to heights the poorer coiintries will be unable to follow without intblerably burdening their citiZens. Itkly's respbnse is expected on March 1, when the Fascist Grknd Council meete tb examine the entire military situation in " relation to its reqtiirements. ' '
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Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Issue 29, 18 February 1937, Page 5
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