A NEW BOGEY.

Grey River Argus, 9 June 1922, Page 6

A NEW BOGEY.

SYDNEY “HERALD" ON JAP NAVY. .SYDNEY, June 8. The “Herald,” referring to the reported Japanese naval programme, states: Japan is capable of completing the vessels in three years. The “Herald” points out the AATashington treaty, whilst considerably lessening competition in capital ships, made cruisers and light cruisers factors of increased importance. It suggests that Japan has opened competition in the Pacific, and in the event of war, tho first attack would be on trading vessels. The four 10,000-ton ships mounting eight-inch guns arc designed up to the extreme limit proposed at AVashington, and will make the strongest light cruiser squadron in the world. The twenty-four .1,500-tonners will cause the greatest concern, as presumably they are intended for commerce-raiding. The article concludes that the Empire must maintain an adequate light cruiser squadron in the pacific.