New-York tribune., 1907-08-17
BRITAIN on ARMAMENT.
EXPOSITION At H1GUE.
NH Offer to Tel Plans as Basis
of Discussion.

- Hague Aug. 16.-Sir Edward Fry. head
.,n British delegation. has communicated
.x+ Of the speech which he is 20 deliver
a' .,,e reace conference on the question of
= zv;ssbi biitv of the limitation OF ornaments
= ,,.-o, Narschall Won Bieberstein, head of the
..or delegation, in order TO avoid misun-
..,5i,,g on the subject. For the same rea-
- s,-ong pressure is being exercised on some
= +,e Tatfn-American delegates, in order to
-,,srt then. from presenting. as they have an
Y..,-ced their intention of doing propositions
I.-,-sing the limitation OF ornaments. 1t is
-sor+aj that Baron Ma-schR!. Won Bieberssein
-.s.- 10 leave the hall of the conference II
To.ir- American delegates carry out their
uurpcse
W his saeech which will be delivered Satur-
A., Sir Edward Fry HiIi announce that Great
rD,.sjn is ready 10 communicate yearly her pro-
emo for the construction of warships and
90 srpenses involved to all the powers agree
a.. IN furnish Great Britain with similar infor-
-,o, This exchange OF news, Sir Edward
..tnks will facilitate a further exchange of
,a.us regarding the limitation of armaments.
c;- Edward speech undoubtedly will give rise
:. many conflicting comments. He will begin
sv recslling that the Emperor of Russia. in con-.
Ling the first peace conference had principally
=, ,isV- the purpose Of putting a stop TO the
fermentation Of armaments, and the solution
- his question, he viii say. has become more
,-s more urgent in view of the way in which
--nzr1ents have been extended. He will recall
.ps- the resolution regarding the limitation or
,--,ar,ents was passed unanimously by the first
sonferenoe. and then make reference to What
n Nouravieff said on this subject IN the note
.;ch in the name Of the Emperor of Russia.
"a addressed TO Europe in August. 1S9S
Sy-s s7ose &c will CaE
~.o s,oouent and SO true when uttered. are to-
=, more forcible and more true. insomuch as
since ,hen military expenditures have been
r-es,Iv increased. This is the burden under
..,ss our populations cry. This is the Chris
,ssoe of the civilized world in the twen-
fieth century
.s-ha raalization Of the wish expressed in the
o,+;cr, of the first conference would be
r-.sr blessing, but can Il be realized? l cannot
,rs 2 categorical answer. but the British gov
,-,,.sn1 is a firm partisan of these elevated
ssnirstions: il therefore charged me TO call you
-o-l, together for the realization Of this noble
wish
The sentiment of solidarity is now wide
sTrsad. and It has rendered possible the oonvo-
ca,ion Of the first conference In the name of
This sentiment ask you not 20 separate without
demanding Of the governments OF the world that
.ber most earnestly devote themselves TO the
limitation Of military burdens. The British gov
e-ament recognizing that several powers desire
10 restrict their military expenses, and that by
the INDEPENDENT action of each power this OBJ
iect cannot be realized thought il TO be its duty
20 find way to give satisfaction to these aspira-
rions: consequently, il has authorized the fol-
loving declaration:
"'The British government will be ready 10
communicate once a year TO those powers IN
clined 20 do likewise its projects for the con-
s1ruction Of new 1varships well as the eX-
penses implied thereby. This exchange Of news
viii facilitate the exchange Of views between the
governments concerned regarding the reduction
of arnaarnents which. in common accord. can be
brought about The British government thinks
that in so doing the governments might reach
al understanding in the matter Of economy
which could be inscribed upon their budgets
In conclusion I have the honor TO propose
fhe adoption OF the following resolution: This
conference confirms the resolution adopted by
The conference Of 1899 regarding the limitation
Ct military burdens. and. military burdens
have been considera bly, augmented in almost all
countries since 1899. il declares IT is highly de-
sirabie 10 see the governments earnestly resume
the study Of this question.
II is now regarded as assured that the confer
ence viii end between September 10. and Sep
lsmber Is.
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