FRANCE’S NAVY.
A CONCESSION GRANTED. THE BLOCKADE IN WAR. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Received Jan. 5, 11.5 pan. Washington, Jan. 5. It is understood that France has been conceded the right, under the naval agreement, to build three ships before the termination of the naval holiday, on condition that they are not put into commission till the end of that period. While accepting the principle of the Root resolutions with Mr. Balfour’s amendment, France has asked, first, what is a merchantman, and, second, does it mean that submarines cannot be used for the purpose of a blockade ? The French point out that a blockade is' a legitimate means of warfare. A blockading nation has the right to sink any ship attempting to pass the line. As France was placing the greatest reliance on submarines it was not fair that she should be restricted to this use.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn.
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Taranaki Daily News, 6 January 1922, Page 5
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147FRANCE’S NAVY. Taranaki Daily News, 6 January 1922, Page 5
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