An item reported that during a press conference the French minister of navy Dumesnil (1) pointed out that the naval treaty of London (2) did not alter the French naval program. Not only new warships were to be built but also harbours, armament and submarines were to be improved regarded the new demands and ratios. This was only way for France to require a reliable navy and enthusiastic personnel.
Notes
1. Jacques-Louis Dumesnil (15 March 1882 Paris-15 June 1956 Paris) minister of navy between 14 June 1924 and 17 April 1925 in the cabinet Herriot and again 2 March-13 December 1930 in the cabinet Andre Tardieu.
2. The London Naval Treaty was signed on 22 April 1930 (ratifications on 27 October) between England, Japan, France, Italy and the USA with the intension to regulate (future submarine) warfare and to limit naval shipbuilding.
