M. Poincare, speaking in the French Chamber on Thursday, June
1st, said that he had done all that was possible to make the Genoa, Conference a success. Its failure was due to the insolence - of the Bolshevik's. As for the Hague Conference of Ekperts, France reserved her liberty of action. " America had declined the invitation, and without. America the, deliberations of the experts would' remain incomplete and the reconstitution of Ehrope chimerical." No French experts would attend without the approval of the Chsinher_ M. Poineare denied that his policyhad anything to do-with the de,pressionof trade in England. France. could not.afford to- be generous until Germany showed, her determination to fulfil her Treaty obligations. " Twenty- seven, nationshad signed the Treaty. Why should France alone make sacrifices...2 " The-Premiers statement wait approved; on. a vote of col:Adman,. by a majority of nearly five to one.
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