20 JUNE 1931, Page 34

GERMANY'S TROUBLES.

During the past fortnight attention has been very largely focussed upon the position in Germany, where there is manifestly severe financial strain with an enor- mous Budget deficit to be faced. In the light of these conditions, there has also been much talk about the ina- bility of Germany to continue much longer meeting the full requirements of Reparation payments under the Young Scheme. And inasmuch as failure to meet those requirements must necessarily react upon this country and France, there has been a disposition to revive once more the general question of Reparations and War Debts.