FRANCE'S SLOGAN

Evening Star, Issue 17313, 29 March 1920, Page 4

FRANCE'S SLOGAN

o TREATY MUST BE ENFORCED. MILLERAND ON FOREIGN POLICY. Press T^egrapk—Copyright Imperial News Sen-ice. "PARIS, M#ch 27. Tn the Chamber of Deputies M. Millerand (Premier), replying to the debate on foreign affairs, emphasised tho continued unity of the allied Powers, and ridiculed the talk about- alliances and a .crisis. He said there had been some divergencies oi views during the conversations, but, as ii: wartime, an understanding had beer reached after compromises. He was convinced that compromises would continue to take place for the greatest good of a-l: the allied Powers, and- he declared thai the Allies had undertaken not to negotiate with Soviet Russia politically except by mutual agreement. M. Millerand emphasised that- the Allies could only recognise a Russian Government when they recognised a national sovereignty, fiot 'only b}' words but also by deeds. * He indicated, however, that the Government were prepared to assist business men wishing tc inquire into immediate trade possibilities in Russia. The Allies desired to create a practicable Turkey which was quite compatible with the freedom of the strait, guaranteed by international 'organisation, and with safeguards for the economic and financial interests of France in Turkey, which are oi tho first importance. He added that France would be able to exert her just influence. M. Millerand, referring to tho recent attacks on allied officers m Germany, announced that Marshal Foch had submitted to the Allies a plan for exacting moral and material reparation and fresh guarantees. While not 'objecting to tiTe idea of economic co-operation, M. Millerand pointed out- that Germany had to give evidence of good faith by carrying out the terms of the treaty. Franco 'did not intend to be cheated. The situation was grave. _ The continued existence of German militarism was evidenced bv facts which showed the greatest peril, 'not to ourselves alone. " When Paris is threatened, London is not safe," said M. Millerand. "The Allies will understand when I say, with unanimous public opinion behind me, that France, who would be tomorrow, as she was yesterday, the victim of a fresh attack, cannot await a solution indefinitely."