But were it possible to return to the relatively low level of armaments in 1914, that in itself would signify an international lowering of armaments.

But then there would be no sense in not going further and practically disarming altogether.
There is but one egress from this narrow defile: the absolute international disarmament of the world.

There is no longer any object in such colossal fleets if the states of the world guarantee the freedom of the seas, and armies must be reduced to the lowest limit requisite for the maintenance of order in the interior.

This will only be possible on an international basis; that is, under international control.

Every state will have to cede some of its independence to ensure a world peace.