* * The Naval Discussions M. Massigli is now in
London, with the further sug- gestions. of the French Government for their naval agreement with Italy. These suggestions are understood to be of a definite and precise nature, and should, in the opinion of the Temps, prove that France is animated by good will and the spirit of conciliation. It remains to be seen whether the Italian delegates will take the same view of what must in any case demand further concessions on their part, in addition to those already made, in order to obtain what was supposed to be a final agreement. It is difficult to avoid the notion that France has raised further difficulties in order not to conclude any agreement until the matter of the Zollverein has been decided, and there is now also the Spanish situation to make her anxious about her North African interests. We shall be surprised if France modifies her attitude in such a way as to make agreement possible before the May meeting of the League Council, unless, indeed, the Italians show a magnanimity which no one has a right to demand from them. France might well reflect on the impression which such conduct is likely to make on the minds of the statesmen who will meet there
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