BRITAIN AND FRANCE

Southland Times, Issue 19292, 10 July 1924, Page 5

BRITAIN AND FRANCE

MR MACDONALD IN PARIS SIGNIFICANCE OF THE VISIT HERRIOT GOVERNMENT ON TRIAL. (By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright.) (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) LONDON, July 9. (Received July 9, 11.5 p.m.) The Paris correspondent of the Daily Herald emphasises the importance of the conversations between Mr Ramsay MacDonald and M. Herriot. He says: “The life of the Herriot Government is at stake, also the whole future of the’ Anglo-French relations.” Mr MacDonald, prior to departing for Paris, said his visit must be taken as an indication of the desire to see a settlement of the Anglo-French relations, and the removal of all causes of misunderstanding. This is more particularly so in view of the fact that he is suffering from severe bronchitis, and the duration of his visit will depend on circumstances, but he hopes to return by Thursday. PARIS, July 8. Papers comment appreciatively on Mr MacDonald’s visit. “IN THE MIDDLE OF THINGS.” PREMIER’S ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION. PARIS, July 8. (Received July 9, 11 p.m.). Mr Ramsay MacDonald had a most cordial reception at the station, which was densely crowded. The route to the British Embassy was lined by spectators, who cheered and shouted “Good old Ramsay” and. “Vive MacDonald.” The two Premiers conferred for three hours, after which Mr MacDonald informed interviewers: “We are right in the middle of things.”