LATEST NEWS ANGLO-FRENCH IMPASSE

Waikato Times, Volume 94, Issue 14712, 29 July 1921, Page 5

LATEST NEWS ANGLO-FRENCH IMPASSE

BRITAIN MAINTAINS STAND. REINFORCEMENTS UNWARRANTED. ANOTHER WAR POSSIBLE. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Assn.) Received July 29, 8.5 a.m. LONDON, July 28. It is understood that as the result of the Cabinet meeting to-day Lord Curzon will reply to the French note reaffirming Britain's contention that the Silesian situation does not warrant reinforcements until the Supreme Council has considered the matter. It is believed that the American Ambassadors in London, Paris and Rome are seized with the seriousness of the impasse and fear it may lead to another Central European conflict. They are in close communication with the President with a view to mediation. Mr Harvey was expected to attend the Supreme Council in an unofficial capacity, and it is now hinted that he may, under the circumstances, attend the meeting.with more than a watching- brief.

WORKING TOWARDS COMPROMISE. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Assn.) Received July 29, 10.55 a.m. , PARIS, July 2S. The responsibility for the energetic note to Germany with reference to Silesia rests upon M. Berthelot, French Foreign Minister, but it is not likely that M. Briand will reverse the policy of his chief assistant, realising that France will lose prestige if he gives way. M. Millerand, the President, will preside at a council to consider the situation tomorrow. Meanwhile forces are working' for a compromise between France and Britain.