the great war syndicate(战争辛迪加)-第28节
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was considered that the fisheries question was one which would take care
of itself; or be readily disposed of in connection with a number of other
minor points which remained to be settled between the two countries; it
was decided to take no notice of the implied charge of neglect; and to let
the matter drop。 And as the opposition party took no real interest in the
question; but little more was said about it。 Both countries were too well
satisfied with the general result to waste time or discussion over small
matters。 Great Britain had lost some forts and some ships; but these would
have been comparatively useless in the new system of warfare。 On the
other hand; she had gained; not only the incalculable advantage of the
alliance; but a magnificent and unsurpassed landlocked basin on the coast
of Wales。 The United States had been obliged to pay an immense sum on
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THE GREAT WAR SYNDICATE
account of the contract with the War Syndicate; but this was considered
money so well spent; and so much less than an ordinary war would have
cost; that only the most violent anti…Administration journals ever alluded
to it。 Reduction of military and naval forces; and gradual disarmament;
was now the policy of the allied nations。 Such forces and such vessels as
might be demanded for the future operations of the War Syndicate were
retained。 A few field batteries of motor…guns were all that would be needed
on land; and a comparatively small number of armoured ships would
suffice to carry the motor…guns that would be required at sea。 Now there
would be no more mere exhibitions of the powers of the instantaneous
motor…bomb。 Hereafter; if battles must be fought; they would be battles of
annihilation。 This is the history of the Great Syndicate War。 Whether or
not the Anglo…American Syndicate was ever called upon to make war; it is
not to be stated here。 But certain it is that after the formation of this
Syndicate all the nations of the world began to teach English in their
schools; and the Spirit of Civilization raised her head with a confident
smile。
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