PEACE POLICY.
SMALLER NAVIES URGED. JAPAN MAY GIVE LEAD. "IP THE WORLD CONSENTS." By Telegraph.—Pres3 Assn.—Copyright. Received Dec. 30, 12.20 a.m. Tokio, Dec. 29. The newspaper Jiji Shimpo Ithich, one of the strongest supporters of the Government's naval policy, has announced that if the world consents to cease competitive naval construction there is no reason why Japan's plan for eight battleships, eight battle cruisers, and 120 submarines to be completed in 1925 should not be modified.
The newspapers have requested the Japanese Government to take the initiative, pointing out that the current expenditure on education is less than a tentli of that on armaments—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.
WILLING TO REDUCE ARMAMENTS. HOPES FOR LEAGUE'S SUCCESS. Received Dec. 29, 0.5 p.m. London, Dec. 29. The Japanese Ambassador states that Japan is ready to effect a reduction in her armament in agreement with other Towers. She believes in mutual forbearance and goodwill amongst nations, and wishes ardently that the cause of the League of Nations should be crowned with 'Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.
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Taranaki Daily News, 30 December 1920, Page 5
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