The New York herald., 1921-11-20
NAVAL CUT INDORSED
BY BRITISH LABOR
Manifesto Promises Support
to Make American Pro-
posals Effective.
AGAINST TOXIC TREATY
Asks Acceptance of Three
Principles for Complete
Disarmament.
STATES IRISH POLICY
STATES IRISH POLICY
London Press Comments Fa-
vorably on Britain's Naval
Suspension.

LONDON, Nov. 10 (Associated Press).
A manifesto issued to-day by the
Labor party in behalf of the whole
labor movement of Great Britain
may be necessary to make the Ameri-
can proposals for naval armament re-
duction effective, and calls for the ex-
tension of the proposals to all forms
of armament.
The text of the manifesto declares
the labor movement welcomes and ac-
cepts wholeheartedly the programme
of substantial and progressive reduc-
tions proposed by the United States
at the opening Of the present confer
ence, and will support any measures
necessary on the side Of Great Britain
for giving effect to these proposals."
Oppose Japanese Alliance.
The manifesto also calls for nom
renewal of the alliance between Great
Britain and Japan.
British labor" it says, recognizes
the existence Of and the reasons for
the widespread hostility in the United
States against the continuance of the
Anglo-Japanese alliance. Under no cir
cumstances could labor contemplate be-
ing dragged into war with America.
Labor holds that since both Japan and
Great Britain are members of the ex-
49, t1r
of alliance should not be renewed"
The manifesto expresses regret at
certain tendencies lately felt in rela-
ton to Great Britain and the United
States" adding that in view of the
Washington conference British labor
proposes frankly to state its position.
having always maintained a policy of
friendship and cooperation between the
two countries. 1t asserts there are four
main questions which have led to fric-
ton. namely. Ireland. disarmament, the
Anglo-Japanese alliance and the peace
settlement. Regarding Ireland, the
manifesto says:
Should the present Irish conference
fail labor will continue to demand what
ever constitution the Irish people de-
sire, subject TO the conditions that it
affords protection to minorities and
prevents Ireland becoming military or
naval menace to Great Britain.
"As regards the special question of
naval armaments, labor would support
any agreement among the Powers i'm
posing obligatory and drastic reduction
and limitation of naval armaments. 1t
also favors the extension of this agree
ment to other countries and also to
military armament"
Outlines Three Principles.
Labor, declares the manifesto, has al
ways held that complete disarmament
depended upon the acceptance. by the
various nations, particularly the great
Powers, of certain principles of inter-
national policy and organization.
First. The nations will not disarm
unless they know that there is regular
method and machinery in existence for
the equitable settlement of international
disputes, and unless they have, ire
spective Of military strength or weak
ness, a guaranty against aggression.
Labor, therefore, has always supported
the idea of an association of nations as
the only practicable alternative to arma-
ments and war. but such an association
must be open to all nations.
Second. Complete disarmament is not
practicable unless there Is a general in
ternational settlement of an equitable
and permanent character.
Third. 1t Is improbable that there can
be complete disarmament unless a con-
siderable measure of equality and eco
romic opportunity is assured to all ma
tons"
The manifesto declares that such
equality must be given to citizens of
all nations.
After reviewing Iabor's attitude to-
ward the peace treaties the manifesto
says the terms of these treaties which
concern the relations of Great Britain
and the United States are those deal
ing with the disposal Of Germany's
overseas possessions and parts of the
Ottoman Empire.
Labor" II continues, "is opposed to
the incorporation of any of this terri
tory in the British Empire. 1t proposes
that these areas shall be dealt with
under the mandate system in accordance
with the spirit and the letter Of Article
XXI. of the covenant"
Comment of the Press.
Suspension of all naval construction
by Great Britain, including work on the
-FOUR capital SHIPS OF lne Super-ItOOu
type. and the questions arising as a
result of this action by the Admiralty.
furnish the chief topics for the morning
newspapers The majority heartily in
dorse the Governments decision.
The Daily Telegraph says THE navy
Is in whole-hearted accord with the
american proposals."
The Daily Chronicle thinks the de-
cision wise, both from national and in
ternational viewpoints.
The Daily Netos describes the suspen-
of naval building as very wise and
seemly act, and the Daily Express says :
1T Is a well-timed example to the other
nations concerned, and effective. proof
OF Great Britains earnest determination
10 carry out the primary object of the
conference"
The Morning Post is strongly hostile
and charges that the Prime Minister
issued the order on his own Initiative
contemptuously nouting the authority
~ Pssiament and going behind the
hacks of Lord Lee of Farcham, First
Lord of the Admiralty, and Admiral
earl Beatty. The newspaper believes
that " Admiral Beatty had been in
England he would have resigned rather
than agree TO the suspension.