1 JUNE 1929, Page 2

Although the selfish national claims are still maintained, the desperate

efforts of the British representatives to avoid a breakdown are having their effect. The Times of Thursday announced, that the French Government has agreed to evacuation of the Rhineland by September 1st next, thus putting a stop to Army of Occupation charges. If this really happens the Conference will not luve been in -vain.. lf,,however, the. final-. report is signed by. only three out of five of the interested parties, it will he of no value, and Europe will be further off than eVer from that 'act of grace and common sense from the United States Government for which the world is waiting.

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