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NE 6, 1939

N FACE OF CRISIS YOU LOOK REALLY SMART

ence unit took part in the biggest ever defence dis- "victims" (bodies strewn amid-debris) after a "bomb"

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possible to ob- of French pub- ca, enthusiastic,

of concession he Moslem popu- Africa acclaimed French Govern- nch flag. And, in lack populations

their uncon- hent to that olution who ear- er recognition of whatever their race. Since then, of public opin- ill more marked. it a point of ly to certain in- appreciations

or taxation. But no divergences exist as to the foreign policy ap- proved by the Prime Minister. As requested by him, France coolly and patiently accepts the trial imposed upon her. There are cer- tain peoples who rarely err in

of their appreciation

material factors, but almost always in their

moral estimate of the

factors. The Frenchman can more readily agree to reason than to intimida- tion. He does not wish to domin- ate-but he will not be dominated. He is prepared to collaborate, but not to be governed. He accepted to make an exceptional effort to sup- port that so nobly undertaken by the British people. He adhered to the earlier engagements made on his behalf. He detests violence, but he ratifies the words pronoun- ced by the head of his Govern- ment: "We have not yielded and we will not yield."

Another diplomatic campaign of the greatest importance is be- ing pursued in constant agreement with Great Britain. The conclu- sion of the Anglo-Turkish agree- ment appeared to guarantee the peace in a particularly efficient manner. This has been a source of especial gratification to me per- sonally. I have seen on the spot the organisation of Turkey due to a man of genius after the war. This outstanding statesman founded a democratic republic on the ruins of despotism and trans- formed all institutions in order to bring them up to the level of an

be forgotten that ed them. At the France is unani- government. ion, it is neces- the President of Deputies, who ate of May 11th enchmen, there es of opinion as at of home policy George McManus

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honest and laborious population. I had hoped that this republic would come to an agreement with the liberal countries. This hope has been fulfilled. And I am glad to congratulate the Great Assem- bly of Ankara which has unani- mously voted this agreement!

The same is true in the case of the U.S.S.R. I hope that I shall be allowed to express myself with- out respect of persons and of the criticism made when I proclaimed my conviction on this subject (as was moreover the case as regards the payment of the debts to the United States). To realise the im- portance of a general agreement of democratic nations, it is enough to open a map. Foreign policy is conducted on this basis and not otherwise. The results of the barb- ed wire policy of the past are wellknown. Mr. Oumansky, the new ambassador of the U.S.S.R. in the United States has just made a speech at the New York Exhibi- tion which impressed me consider. ably: "Our country's external po- licy, he said, reflects the will of our people to ensure peace and international security." I hope that, for this purpose, an agree- ment will be concluded between England and the U.S.S.R. as soon as possible. This solution seems to me to be the sole indicate to achieve this aim. I speak on be- half of my country.

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Therefore, should Germany be encircled? No, certainly not. It might be possible to speak of an attempt to encircle France. Proof, if required, is easy. There are many French who have testified our desire to afford our great neighbour across the Rhine a treatment conforming to her hon- our and her interests. When, in agreement with Marshal Foch, evacuated the Ruhr; when I sign- ed, after discussion with the Ger- mans, the London Act which was designed to settle the question of reparations; when the Dawes plan was converted into

Young plan; when France prematurely the liberated the left bank of Rhine; when she pacifically set- tled the Saar problem; when she requested Germany to adhere to the League of Nations: all this was in the hope of including in an international community. people whose merits were appre-

whom ciated and with

France wished to collaborate in the inter- ests of humanity. Quite recently, President Roosevelt frankly offer- ed to make a study of their needs. The French Government accepted this procedure. The same was of- fered to Italy. In 1935, France believed, on Italy's own statement, that the problems raised by her had been settled. An armed con- flict between the French and Ita- been lian brothers would have .madness! Is it France's fault if

her liberal policy has failed?

France is completely averse to war. As stated by Mr. Daladier on May 11th, France solemnly re- her assurance that she wishes to live with all nations on terms of brotherhood and peace. As he also said, France knows that war aggravates rather than solves difficulties. War is barbarous and stupid. What the French definite- ly oppose is chronic violence, the consistent rupture of treaties, the denunciation of a promise, the constant triumph of force over li- berty. This idea lies at the root of the solid and level-headed union realised among the whole French people, union among themselves, union with their friends. This France's line of resistance...

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