A FRANK EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION.

Marlborough Express, Volume XLV, Issue 63, 15 March 1911, Page 5

A FRANK EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION.

(Received March 15, 0.10 a.m.) ' LONDON, March .14. Sir Edward Grey replied reiterating Mr Asqu'ith's policy to maintain in regard to European Powers the two-Power standard. The United States must not be taken into account in the same way as European nations. He opposed the motion because it ignored the expenditure of other' Powers. The foreign, relations were not strained.

Referring to Herr Yon BethmannHollweg's friendly expression of last December Sir Edward said that Great Britain desired cordial relations with Germany, subject to the stipulation that when she made a friendship she carried with her her existing ones. Some thought the growth of armaments would lead to war, but it was more likely to end by th<* revolt of the masses against taxation.

Regarding the suggested agreement with Germany, it required careful handling, inasmuch as the fleet law must be executed. A better plan would- be a frank exchange of information to prevent surprises.