ELECTIONS IN AMERICA.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 10 November 1924, Page 5

ELECTIONS IN AMERICA.

FRANCE AND REPAR ATIONS

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LONDON, Nov. 7. French political circles are greatly impressed by the size of President Ooolidge’s majority, and there is much discussion as to Avhat effect the Republican victory is likely to have on American foreign policy, particularly in relation to France. On the Avhole, the Paris correspondent of the Times states, the tendency is to expect an increasing inclination on the part of the United States to co-operate in the restoration of Europe. The election, of Mr. O. G. Dawes, Avho formulated the reparations scheme, as vice-President, is regarded as a guarantee that the strict application of the report bearing his name will at least be a matter of some interest to the American Government.' There is also an earnest hope that American financiers will! show themselves favourably disposed to France, but it is realised that their attitude will greatly .depend on France’s OAvn success jn clearing up financial difficulties. The "question of the InterAllied, debt, the payment of wliicli President Coolidge is expected to demand, remains- one of those unpleasant subjects which. are mentioned as little as possible.