UNITY OF ALLIES.

Taranaki Daily News, 29 March 1920, Page 5

UNITY OF ALLIES.

FOREIGN OUTLOOK REVIEWED. FRANCE WANTS SAFEGUARDS. By Telejrraph.—Press Assa.—Copyrlsht. & Received March 28, 5.5 p.m. , Paris, March 27. In the Chamber, M. Millerand, replying to the foreign debate, emphasised the continued unity of the Allied Powers, and ridiculed the talk about alliances and crises. He said there had been some divergencies of views during conversations, but, as in war-time, an understanding was ] reached after compromises. He was convinced that compromises would continue to tajce place for the greatest good of all the Allied Powers. He declared the Allies had undertaken not to negotiate with Soviet Russia politically, except by mutual agreement. M. Millerand emphasised that the Allies could only recognise the Russian Gdvcrnment when it recognised the national sovereignty, not only by words, but also by deeds. He indicated that the Government, however, was prepared to assist business men wishing to enquire into the immediate trade possibilities in Russia. The Allies desired to create a practicable Turkey, which would be quite compatible with the freedom of the Straits being guaranteed by an international organisation and with safeguards for the economic and financial interests of FraneeJn Turkey, which were of the first importance. He added that France would be able to exert her just influence. M. Millerand, referring to the recent attacks on Allied officers in Germany, announced that Marshal Foch had submitted the Allies' plan for exacting moral and material reparation and fresh guarantees. While not objecting to the idea of economic co-operation, M. Millerand pointed out that Germany had to give evidence of her good faith by carrying out the terms- of the Treaty. France did not intend to be cheated.

The situation was grave, and the continued existence of German militarism was evidenced by the facts, which showed that the greatest peril was not to ourselves alone. "When Paris is threatened London is not safe," he added. "The Allies will understand when I say, with unanimous public opinion behind me, that France, who was the victim of yesterday, must not be the victime of a fresh attack to-morrow. We cannot await a solution indefinitely."—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn.