IMPORTANT TREATY

New Zealand Times, Volume LI, Issue 11739, 29 January 1924, Page 8

IMPORTANT TREATY

“AMITY AND ALLIANCE" FRANCE’S AGREEMENT WITH OZEOHO-SLOVAKJA. COMMON ACTION DESIRED. By Telegraph.—Press Assn. —Copyright. Published in "The Time#.*’ * LONDON, January 27. The Paris correspondent of “The Times” emphasises the importance of the Franco-Ozecho-Slovakian Treaty, and says: ‘ ‘Although the text is not yet revealed, it is known that it is a treaty of amity and alliance inspired by the principle laid down by the League of Nations, of respect to international engagements and existing treaties.” FOREIGN POLICY. The two Powers agree to consult each other on questions of foreign policy, whenever Europe is endangered, in order to secure common action. Both are opposed to. any restoration of the Hohenzollerns and Hapsburgs. It -s pointed out that the :ecent visit of Dr. Benes to London was for the purpose of reassuring the British Government regarding the nature of the treaty, which is purely defensive, and does not include secret military clauses. It merely provides for the closest relations of the headquarters' staffs of the two countries. BRITISH ADHESION. So far from being conceived in a spirit inimical to Britain, it is estimated that the adhesion of Britain would be welcomed. “Undoubtedly ins signature marks an important date in post-war history, especially since it appears to be regarded aS' a regional agreement designed eventually to form part of a series of similar agreements, the general effect of which would consolidate the political and judicial order of Europe.”

HAS BEEN SIGNED

Australian and N.Z Cable Association. (Received January 28, 7.15 p.m.) ROME, January 27. The Italo-Jugo-Slavia Treaty has been signed.