FOUR POWER PACT
INITIALLED IN ROME.
AGREEMENT FOR 10 YEARS.
(Press Association. —Copyright.) (Received 12.30 p.m.)
London, June 7
The Four Power Pact was initialled in Rome to-night. The text follows the forecasts, and promises consultation and co-operation to maintain peace. ' Article 111 declares that the parties agree to make every effort for the success of the Disarmament Conference. Should any questions particularly concerning them remain in suspense at the conclusion of the conference they reserve the right to reexamine them under the present agreement with a view of ensuring a solution through appropriate channels.
Article IV provides for economic consultation.
The agreement runs for ten years and if not denounced before the end of eight years will be indefinitely enforced subject to two years’ notice of its tercnination.
FRENCH SARCASM.
“INNOCUOUS CONFIDENCE.”
(Press Association. —Copyright.) (Received 12.80 p.m.) ' Paris, June 7. Official circles welcome the Pact in its present “innocuous” confidence.
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King Country Chronicle, Volume XXVII, Issue 4402, 8 June 1933, Page 5
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