New-York tribune., 1911-11-10
MOROCCO AGREEMENT
RELIEF TO EUROPE
Asquith Emphasizes Britain'S
Neutral Policy in TurCo-
italian War.
NAVY STRONG AND READY
Winston Churchill Promises Cur
tailment-Says Naval Rivalry
with Germany Causes Nut
ual Distrust and Unrest.


of London. Sir Thomas Boor Crosby,
NJ d., was inducted into Office to-day,
and at the Lord Mayors banquet to-
night Premier Asquith made his fourth
successive speech in honor Of such an oc-
casion. The Prime Minister gave a clear
exposition Of Great Britain's foreign pol
icy. The Moroccan agreement was the
topic, and 1t furnished special oppor-
tunity, the Premier's remarks coming
opportunely as a reply to the speech of
the Imperial German Chancellor In the
Reichstag to-day.
"The settlement of the questions in
volved,' said the Prime Minister, "is a
relief TO Europe, for 1t removes, perhaps
the greatest obstacle TO the smooth
working Of European diplomacy our
own qualification at the results Is none
the less profound and sincere because we
have been suspected I'm irresponsible
quarters Of looking coldly on the nego-
tiations and even Of a disposition to
hamper their success. Nothing can be
further from the truth
There is no secret about either the
aims or the methods Of British policy
Where British interests are involved il is
our business TO safeguard them. Where
treaty obligations come in IT is our duty
to fulfil them. Where we have estab-
lished friendships and understandings
we seek to maintain them loyalty and in
tact. But our friendships are neither
exclusive nor jealous. We have no
cause to quarrel with any nation. Nor,
with such a history and such an empire
as our own, have we any disposition to
curtail or fetter the natural and legiti-
mate aspirations Of others"
Emphasizes Britain's Neutrality.
Nr. Asquith, referring to China, said
that the British government had no de-
sire and no disposition to interfere In
the internal affairs OF that country.
The government would restrict it's course
to protecting the lives and property of
its subjects. He emphasized Great Brit
aims neutrality in the Turco- Italian
war. adding that the government de-
sired to cooperate with the other powers
on the question Of mediation, which was
very different from intervention, but it
was useless to make proposals which
were known To be unacceptable to either
beIligerent power.
Winston Spencer Churchills first
speech for the navy. as First Lord OF the
Admiralty. stirred his audience. The
navy is strong, he asserted, and ready
instantly to put forth its strength. He
paid tribute to Admiral Lord Fisher of
Kilverstone. who retired as admiral OF
the feet this year, as the greatest naval
lord of the century.
Mr.. Churchill promised a reduction Of
the present abnormal expenditure with
out compromising national security. II
would be affectation. he said, to pretend
that tho sudden and rapid growth of the
German navy was not the main factor
In Great Britain's vast expenditure.
Rivalry Prevents FriendIiness.
IL NtUIu W w ucIlN, he COLI
tinued. that naval competition between
these mighty empires lies at the root OF
every difficulty which battles the earnest
efforts to arrive at friendly feelings
While it continues every element OF dis
trust and unrest is warm and active
The limit Of German expansion, said
Mr.. Churchill would be reached. and he
added:
Building will be reduced one-half by
the operation Of the naval law The
mere observance OF that law. without
increase. would make the world breathe
more freely and all nations enter upon a
opinion. on the other hand, II the vast
programme Of the powers should be
swollen by new expansions. Great Bri-
tain. of al nations. would best be able
to bear the strain and would be last
to fail ii the call CT duty"
The Inauguration of the Lord Msvor
was WITH the time honored street show
which is a never falling attraction both
for Londoners and many foreigners The
chief feature was pageant and tableaus
representative or the naval and military
history Of Great Britain in the period
from Queen Elizabeth to Waterloo.
Sir Thomas's term will be the 723d
mayoralty Of the city. He is eightv-ono
years old and is one Of the Oldest citizens
If not the oldest citizen. to occupv th,,
office. He is tho first medical man hon
orcd In this way.
MRS BlDDLE SMOKES IN PUBLIC
Well Known Philadelphia Matron En-
inus ninarnkta IL,