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THE CHINA MAIL, DECEMBER 1, 1937.

BRITAIN AND FRANCE IN AGREEMENT ON POLICY Ready To Protect Interests In Far East COOPERATION OF

ALL CONCERNED ESSENTIAL

London, To-day.

Lord Halifax's visit to Berlin being private and unofficial, it is not expected to lead to any imme- diate results, declares a communique issued after yesterday's talks between British and French statesmen in London.

The Lord President's visit has helped to re-

FACTORS IN

COLONIAL PROBLEM

London, To-day.”

It Britain and France should agree.com

to Germany's colonial claims, at least three British Do- minions as well as Belgium, will be drawn into consultation on the subject

This view was expressed to Trans-Ocean last night by well-in- formed quarters.Trans-Ocean.

move the causes of international misunderstand-MAHMOUD PASHA

ing, and was well calculated to improve the atmos- phere.

The Anglo-French conversations dealt with

REFUSES TO

the problems of Europe as a whole, and on this im- DISARM

portant subject the British and French ministers

found fresh evidence of community of attitude and BODYGUARD

outlook regarding German colonial claims.

It was recognised that this ques- tion cannot be considered apart tion should not be considered in from other questions, and apart isolation, as it would involve a num-from other countries interested in ber of other countries, and it was the matter.

The Governments of the Domin agreed that the subject required a

ions have already been informed of more extended study.

It was agreed that the policy of the results of the talks, and it is non-intervention in Spain was fully understood that Belgium, as a co- justified, and it was resolved to con-flonial Power, will also be kept in

formed.

tinue it

The French and British minis- ters: examined the Far Eastern question, the gravity of which was fully recognised.

READY TO PROTECT

RIGHTS.

DIPLOMATIC EFFORT

Cairo, To-day

FAR-REACHING MEASURE OF AGREEMENT

London, To-day.

far-reaching measure of agreement has been secured be- tween the French and British Governments on the colonial problem, according to › press com-

ment

From newspaper reports it would appear that the Western Powers would like to conclude a political bargain with Germany in order to allay fears concerning-future de- velopments in Central Europe.

Such fears are believed to be more widely prevalent in France than in England, where, since the return of Lord Halifax, political circles in- cline to believe that Germany does not desire to infinence Central Europe unduly

Political circles opine that if Ger many is ready to accept a compro- The opposition leader, Mohammase, Britain and France would be prepared to make certain concessions mad Mahmoud Pasha, against the colonial question.

It is generally held that Britain whom demonstrations were or gamised on Monday in connection the Premier, has refused to alcolonial question in the event. with the attempt on the life of and France will co-operate in the which fired on the mob, to be discontribution to the cause of Euro-

pean peace:Trans-Ocean. low his Egyptian bodyguard, Germany being willing to make a armed

of

As reason he gives the inade- A great amount of work remains quate protection afforded him by the to be done through diplomatic chan-the police. nels, and no approach can be made to Germany until progress is made in this work.

colonial They were agreed on their readi- It is reiterated that any ness to co-operate with other Powers settlement would have to form part similarly placed to protect their of a very much wider general settle- rights and interests and meet ob-lment, and in this connection it is ligations arising from Far Eastern pointed out that whereas Germany international treaties.

In connection with production of YMCA Christmas Pan- tomime, seats may be booked at the His house was searched by po- European YMCA or at Messrs.

Anderson Music Co., Ltd. Trans-Ocean. lice yesterday.

wants colonies, Britain and France

The ministers reaffirmed the de-require an arms agreement, sire to co-operate with all countries in the common task of promoting in ternational appeasement by methods of free and peaceful negotiations.

NO DIVISION “

"The communique should put an end to any suggestions that there has been any division between Bri- tain and France," states Reuter's diplomatic correspondent.

It is emphasised that main pur- pose of the discussion on the Span- ish question has been throughout to prevent a general conflagration. It was agreed that the policy of non- intervention had been successful, and it was proposed to continue it CO-OPERATION ESSENTIAL As regards the Far East, there was mutual realisation of the ser- iousness of the situation and will- It is felt, he adds, that there has ingness to co-operate with other never been a more clearly marked powers similarly placed.

It is felt that no useful result harmony of views between the two countries, but it is pointed out that could be achieved in present cir this does not imply formation of a cumstances except by co-operation

other with all concerned. united front against any

The general review of the foreign Power.

The ministers in the Anglo- situation included relations with French talks expressed the view that Italy, as well as the questions the visit of Lord Halifax to Germany the Balkans, North Africa and the had helped to clear the atmosphere, Soviet, in all of which com and the fact that there is agreement agreement was manifested. between Britain and France on this point should help to facilitate ever- tual approach of Germany.

LESS STIFF

WAR DANGER LESS

It is gathered that the question of Germany's return to the League arose, but recognition of conquest It is pointed out that a situation of Abyssinia did not arise directly. which was tending to crystallise has Recent feeling that there is no now become less stiff, and con- immediate danger of war, was sequently was creating new

portunities.

statement in the communi- that that the colonial question can

to

Britain have shown)

and contributions to

enter

is both

in isolation, is inter-peace by an attitude whic preted as meaning that the ques-conciliatory and

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