ARBITRATION TREATY

Stratford Evening Post, Issue 84, 7 February 1928, Page 5

ARBITRATION TREATY

FRANCE AND AMERICA. WASHINGTON, February 5. To-morrow the French Ambassador and Under-Secretary of State, Mr Olds, will idgn the new FrlincoAmerican Arbitration Treaty, marking the 150th anniversary of the original Treaty of Amity and Commerce between the two countries.

The 1778 pretunblo of the treaty states: “It is desired of the two countries always to settle their differences by pcUccful means.” Questions involving France’s obligation under the League of NatioiL, those (affecting the Monroe Doctrine and those of a purclv domestic character are exempted from arbitration. Press Association—Copyright, Aus-

tralion and N.Z Cable Assn. (Received 10.15 a.m.)

WASHINGTON, February 6.

The Arbitration Treaty with France was signed to-day. The two Governments pledge themselves to arbitrate in any dispute not arising from purely domestic questions, 'and nob affecting the interests of a “third nation and nob involving thqi Monroo Doctrine.