24 DECEMBER 1921, Page 3

M. Briand, the French Premier, with M. Loucheur, his Dlinister

of Finance, came to London and began on Monday to confer with the Prime Minister and the Chancellor of the Exchequer. According to the Daily Chronicle, Mr. Lloyd George intends not merely to discuss reparation and foreign policy, but to seek French support for the summoning of a European conference early next year. Dr. Rathenau suddenly reappeared in London, as if he expected the British and French Prime Ministers to consult him. France is still in a highly suspicious mood, and the German Government unhappily seem disinclined to conciliate her by appearing to wish to meet their obligations.