THE AMERICAN REPLY

Hokitika Guardian, 29 September 1928, Page 5

THE AMERICAN REPLY

(United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright). . . i (Received this day at 8 a.m.) PARIS-, Sept. 28. According to hints from Quai d’ Orsay. where the American Note is being delivered on Saturday, Mr Ooolidge added a conciliatory touch when completing the final draft. It is understood Mr Coo-lidge intimated that America does not agreei with the! French viewpoint. A Quai d’ Orsay spokesman said, if so, the Franco-British Agreement ends, hut we hop© to- find an acceptable basis for negotiations after Japan and Italy reply. A suggestion was thrown out that it would be better to send a commission of naval experts to- Washington than to negotiate through Embassies. PARIS, Sept. 28. The “Petit Parisien” understands the- United States Note regrets it cannot endorse the Franco-British naval compromise, as it does- not -meet American needs The Note emphasises that the Navy Department cannot agree- to limitation of large cruisers being offset by a corresponding limitation of light cruisers,"submarines and auxiliary craft The Note makes no concrete suggestions, but leaves the door open’for further conversations for reduction.

ITALIAN VIEWS-. (Received this day at 8 a.m.) 1 ROME,, Sept. 28. The “Giornal© d’ Italia” which often reveals the official view* asserts Italy shares America's misgivings. There are other ways to protect the respective interests and international peace.