The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-11-14
BRITAIN PLEASED,
BUT ASKS ABOUT
FUTURE DEVICES
Wonders How New War
Inventions Would Be
Controlled.

LONDON, Nov. 13.-The people
of Great Britain stand firm behind
the United States in its stand on
the disarmament question revealed
in Secretary Hughes announce
ment The most enthusiasm and
complete approval mingled with
surprise at the scope and boldness
of Mr.. Hughes proposals was shown
in British official circles and the
press today.
In the enthusiasm Is a realiza-
tion OF what the scheme for a
naval holiday and limitation. OF
armaments means in lifting Eng
lands burden of crushing taxation
for superarmaments.
1t would seem today that the
only remaining problem is ways
and means of accomplishment. but
naval experts and technical men
are still anxious to know more
details of the plan. particularly
the adjustment of the submarine
and aircraft programs-the stsnd-
ard gun power proposed, ailoted
tonnages. and the vital problem
of treatment of new warcraft and
inventions which may be developed
within the next ten years
what About Inventionsf
II Is pointed out in technical
science will bring forth in the
coming years and that while the
scheme for Limitation of capital
ships would solve the problem OF
policing the high seas. IL would
not necessarily guarantee protec-
tion against a militaristic nation
which built up an aggressive war
force based on submarines and
aircraft of ranges and armament
potentialities as yet undreamed
Officially no statements were
made. at either the foreign office
or Downing Street, but government
circles unofficially declare their
complete accord with the Washing
ton proposals.
Naval circles and persons close
to Great Britain's warship program
also give approval. but desire more
information and stress the factor
of new inventions In submarines
and aircraft as an important phase
of the situation.
Perhsp. Not solution.
England considers the keynote of
washington's proposals as the lin
itation of capital ships. and while
welcoming Sl@pS thi' "hhSNtiDhT -
not sure this would be conclusive
solution of the armaments problem.
Asked for his opinion of the dis
armament proposals today. Admiral
Scott said: owing to changed con-
ditions Of naval aerial warfare the
building of battleships is a policy
Of the insane-that is the only com
ment I have to make"
Sir Trevor Dawson, director or
vickers, Ltd. battleShip builders and
ordnance manufacturers. said: THE
proposals are entirely adequate. As
long as Great Britain and America
have sufficient sea power to control
the worlds great trade routes and
protect food supplies no other power
is capable of disturbing the world
peace. The proposals guarantee
this.
"Of course. details of similar lin
itation of submarine, aircraft and
gas weapons should be adequately
guaranteed. but with the English
speaking nations standing together
on such a program as that an
nounced in Washington world peace
Is assured"
Great Britain welcomes especially
the reduction of armaments expense
for its taxation relief. 1t In pointed
out the nation now has twirty-two
ships in commission and a total of
s0S.20O tons. -Four projected new
battle cruisers would each cost $20.-
100000 and each would cost $1,000
900 for annual upkeep when built.
The thought of avoidance of further
here.