Peace Conference.
(By Telegraph—Prose Association.) THE HAGUE, Yesterday. The first Committee of the second commissions at the Peace Conference discussed Belguim’s proposal, renewing declarations adopted in 1899, prohibiting for five years the dropping of projectiles and explosives from ballons. Reay argued that the earth and sea were sufficient for military operations, and better leave the air free. Thirty Powers supported Belgium, though Germany’s approval was conditional on complete unanimity. Five Powers, including France and Russia, dissented, nine abstained from voting. A proposal by Italy insisting that if military balloons were employ*! they must be dirgible and carry military craws, was carried by 21 ayes to eight noes, 14 abstained from voting. ••• v The second proposal prohibiting the dropping of projectiles on undefended towns was carried 30 ayes to two noes, four abstained from voting.
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Te Aroha News, Volume XXVII, Issue 43213, 10 August 1907, Page 2
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134Peace Conference. Te Aroha News, Volume XXVII, Issue 43213, 10 August 1907, Page 2
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