International Disarmament
The Liberals' Intentions. (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) (Per Press Association). (Received May 28, at' 9.3 a.m.) _ T LONDON, May 27. . .Lord Avebury asked in the House of -Lords, if steps had been taken <to realise the Premier's views in regard to lU rn rna^ disarmament'. j.lie Marquis of Ripon stated- the brovernment would do nothing to weaken 'he Empire. Tliey intended to discuss the question of disarmament if a favorable opportunity arose. Lord Lansdowne, in a weighty speech, said Great Britain must think twice before undertaking any general disarmament, and he objected to any binding compact. The navy was so essential to the country's life that it must guard its freedom of action.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 8199, 28 May 1906, Page 5
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114International Disarmament Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 8199, 28 May 1906, Page 5
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