WAR BEBT PROBLEM,

Waikato Times, Volume 112, Issue 18804, 28 November 1932, Page 8

WAR BEBT PROBLEM,

MINISTERS DISCUSS NOTE.

PARTY LEADERS CONSULTED. A DELICATE SITUATION. United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright (Received Nov. 28, 2.45 p.m.) LONDON, Nov. 27. ■Mr Ramsay Mac-Donald, Mr. Stanley Baldwin, Mr Neville Chamberlain and Sir .John Simon, assembled at Downing Street to settle the 'terms of the new note to Washington. Mr W. Runciman was unable 10 be present. No decision has yet been taken regarding payment or non payment. Tne effect of the note upon American opinion will be first ascertained. The intentions of the Government are being communicated to the Leaders of the Opposition, namely Mr Geo. Lansb'iiry and Sir Herbert Samuel, ns the situation is regarded as of great delicacy and continuity of policy is essential if possible. ATTITUDE OF FRANCE WILL FOLLOW BRITAIN. CLOSE CONTACT MAINTAINED. United Press Assn.— Elec. Tel. Copyright. (Received Nov. 28, 2.45 p.m.) PARIS, Nov. 27. It seems increasingly probable that France’s decision will depend on Britain’s and that she will refuse to pay if Britain refuses. The Quai d’Orsay is maintaining close touch with Whitehall. France’s difficulty lies not in the manner of transfer but in finding the money with the Budget deficit already heavy. .