POLITE BUT UNENTHUSIASTIC.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 55, Issue 300, 2 October 1935, Page 5

POLITE BUT UNENTHUSIASTIC.

FRENCH SEMI-OFFICIAL PRESS.

LACK OF PRECISION IN NOTE. t PARIS, September 30. The semi-official press is polite but unenthusiastic in its comments ,on Britain’s reply to the French questionnaire. The “Petit Parisien,” while regretting a certain lack of precision regarding the nature of the sanctions, thinks the Note strengthens the feeling of security in Europe and is undeniable proof of the continuity of FrancoBritish co-operation. The “Intransigeant” declares that reservations in the reply inspire misgivings. Something more is needed to reassure France.

GERMAN PRESS VIEWPOINT.

FAILURE OF FRENCH PREMIER, BERLIN, September 30. The “Allgemeine Zeitung” says that M. Laval failed to obtain British support for his interpretation of Article XVI. to be held for use against Germany, which for France remains enemy number one. The newspaper concludes: “Britain is reconciled to German’s increased strength, hence the reference to the difference between unprovoked aggression and failure to fulfil terms of a treaty.”