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ANGLO-FRENCH IMPASSE, BRITAIN NOW A SPECTATOR. Press Association —13y Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, November 8. (Received Nov. 9, at 8.20 p.m.) The Daily Telegraph’s diplomatic correspondent says that the British Government has decided not to pursue any further negotiations with 1' ranee regarding the Reparations Committee, but to leave Washington to ascertain whether it can secure from M. Poincare a modification of his attitude to warrant the United States participating in the inquiry. American observers visiting the Ruhr and Rhineland estimate that it will cost between £25,000,000 and £50,000,000 to restart local industries.—A. and N.Z. Cable. GENERAL SMUTS AS MEDIATOR. IN TOUCH WITH THE CONTINENT. LONDON, November 8. The postponement of the departure of General Smuts for South Africa for a week is believed to be due to advices from the Continent indicating the possibility of General Smuts effectively contributing to a solution of the Continental imbroglio. General Smuts is co-operat-ing closely with the foreign Office.' It is believed also that he is in touch with the Continent, and is entitled to speak on behalf of the respective Governments. — Reuter.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 19015, 10 November 1923, Page 9
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