THE DEADLOCK

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXIV, 24 March 1930, Page 5

THE DEADLOCK

FRANCE BLAMES ITALY

(Received 24th March, 12.50 p.m.) LONDON, 23rd March

"The Times" Paris correspondent says Ambassador Tyrrell and M. Briand discussed the Naval Conference position, the former explaining how, according to the British Government's viewpoint the absence of MM. Tardieu and Briand affected the negotiations. M. Briand explained that he never intended to abandon tho conference and would be ready to return when urgent local affairs liberated him. The actual date of return must be determined by developments in London, but he saw no necessity for returning while the deadlock continued.

Meanwhile M. Tardieu does not go so far as to annouce any intention of returning.

French newspapers strongly protest against what they call the organised campaign 'of London newspapers blaming Franco for the deadlock, and also suggest that the British Government instigated the campaign. "Lo Temps" remarks: "Such oblique manoeuvres are especially disconcerting when undertaken by people who are normally attached to the truth. It is France alone who has made useful suggestions towards agreement. It. is Italy who has caused the deadlock."

EXPECTED RETURN OF FRENCH DELEGATES

(Received 24th March, 2 p.m.)

LONDON, 23rd March.

The oflicial spokesman stated that the conference was continuing in full confidence of the return of the French delegation very soon. The British and United States' delegates will hold meetings to-morrow.