BRITAIN AND SINGAPORE
WHY THE- BASE IS NEEDED
A FRENCH EXPLANATION.
(imrrsß press association.^-copimoht.) (REUTEB'S IBLBORAM.J (Received 6th August, 9 a.m.)
PARIS, 4th Au)ru6t. Discussing the Singapore scheme, the "Temps" declares that the base is intended for protection against Japan; but it is not Australia or commercial interests in China, which Britain desires to protect, but rather the interests west of Singapore. The present aspect of Asia gives Britain good cause for anxiety. She needs to erect a barrier between the Jwo halves of a continent in ferment.
"Britain." the paper adds, "In order to send a fleet to Singapore, must be mistress of the Mediterranean, which does not simpify the problem of Tangier and the future of Rhode 6."
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Evening Post, Volume CVI, Issue 31, 6 August 1923, Page 7
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