Quote by Arthur Henderson

The first condition of success for the League of Nations is, therefore, a firm understanding between the British Empire and the United States of America and France and Italy that there will be no competitive building up of fleets or armies between them.


The first condition of success for the League of Nations is,

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of establishing a mutual understanding and agreement among the major powers – the British Empire, the United States, France, and Italy – for the success of the League of Nations. The key condition stated is to prevent any competitive actions such as the excessive building up of military might or naval forces. By eliminating such rivalry, the quote suggests that the nations can foster an environment of trust and cooperation, ultimately strengthening the League of Nations' ability to achieve its goals of promoting peace and resolving conflicts peacefully.

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