SECURITY PACT

Grey River Argus, 23 June 1925, Page 5

SECURITY PACT

German Reception OF FRENCH NOTE. CONFLICTING. VIEWS. . LONDON, .lune 21. “The Times”. Berlin correspondent .says: The German press goes to ex treni.es in coninienting on the French Note which will be answered by a request for further information ip regard to matters which.are ascribed as conflicting with the Lcntrue’s covenant. While th c Fascist and extreme nationalist organs blatantly call for the unhesitating abandonment of the Ptl"’ proposals, the Centre and Leftist press just as vigorously urge the Government to proceed with the negotiations. Their attitude may be summed up in a single- sentence: “The sooner there is a conference thp better.” As far as the Nationalist Barty is concerned, it is believed that it will oppose any negotiations until Cologne is evacuated and disarmament is finally settled. Mr Gnrvin, writing the in tho Ob server, commenting on the proposed pact, says: Germany apparently recognises the permanent cession of AlsaceLorraine to France. This ought to mean the cud of th e thousand years feud. So far. nothing could be mure satisfactory, but in some uncertain words France seems to reserve the right to attack Germany in the Polish interest without consulting Britain or the League. Upon thi.; point searching criticism will fasten Th,, possibilities of an arbitary attack will have to be eliminated before any final pact can be signed. Neither by p,,ct nor protocol will Bri tain run any risg of being involved in a war. against her own will and judgment. LONDON. ,| UII( . 21. ‘‘L(. petit Parisien’s” Berlin correspondent. says: The British Charge || ■ Affairs called on Dr. Stresseman and emphasised the importance the British Government attaches to ,i-, e proposals in the French Note in regard to security. H e declared that the Note formed the best possible starring point in the negotiations between Germany and the Allies.