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SOME EFFECTS OF TREATY REDUCTION OF PERSONNEL LEAGUE COVENANT CHANGE By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright. Rec. 10.30 p.m. London, May 14. Mr. Hugh Dalton informed Sir Austen Chamberlain in the House of Commons that the Government generally favoured the proposed amendments to the Covenant of the League of Nations, and, after seeking the Dominion’s concurrence, would support their adoption at the next assembly at Geneva. The House of Commons will be given an opportunity for discussion before ratification. Replying to a question, Mr. Dalton said the naval conference cost £16,600 and lasted 91 days. He could not say what would be the total reduction of the naval personnel resulting from the treaty, but the cutting-out of five capital ships within two years would mean a saving of 2500 officers and men without resorting to special methods.
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Taranaki Daily News, 16 May 1930, Page 9
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