A FRENCH VIEW.
M. THOMAS OPTIMISTIC
Paris, June 24 M. Albert Thomas- French Minister ot Munitions, interviewed op liis return from Russia, stated that he was optimistic and confident about Russia.
“The idea of a separate peace may be completely dismissed. The duahtv of the Government and the Council of Workmen’s and Soldiers’ Delegates has disappeared in the coalition and the Government’s authority is increasing daily, especially in connection with the reorganising of the arm}’-, which has negotiated a serious critical time. The necessity for discipline in the army in order to preserve and guarantee liberty is now understood by the masses, and there-is a- widelygrowing belief that military defence will be more effective by . an offensive ' -
-;v “I found material and moralreason of Ihe possibility offensive, .although I shall not declare the date at which it will take place. The Roumanian ' Army will d 0 wonders, immediately Russia gives \he signal.” '
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Hokitika Guardian, 27 June 1917, Page 1
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152A FRENCH VIEW. Hokitika Guardian, 27 June 1917, Page 1
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