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• ■ ANGLO-FRENCH CRISIS, j .WITHDRAWAL OP THE FRENCH, j Sf Telegraph.—PrNi Asm.--Copyright. Received April 13, 7.45 p.m. London, April 13. The crisis has been settled. France has agreed to withdraw her troops.—Times Service. Received April 13,11.40 p.m. ♦ Paris, April 13. M. Millemod informed Lord Derby after the Ambassadors' Conference that as Germany requested the Supreme Council tc grant a postponement of the evacuation of the neutral zone, France would not consider occupation a breach of the Treaty for the time being, and would order the withdrawal of the French troops from Frankfort and other towns as soon as the excess German troops were withdrawn from the Ruhr. It is understood the whole question of ricy regarding the neutral zone will discussed at San Remo. The French Press is gratified the misunderstanding has been overcome, but Le Temps gloomily asserts that the militarists are intriguing throughout Germany, with the connivance of the Berlin Government.—Times Service. FRANCE CLIMBS DOWN.

AGREES WITH ALLIES' VIEWS. Received April 14, 12.10 a.m. . London, April 12. ' The Australian Press Association understands that the Franco-British incident has practically closed. M. Millerand, in a further Note, reCognises the urgency of maintaining the solidarity of the Allies, and agrees that France should have secured the Allies' Approval before advancing. It is probable II Millerand will make a statement in the Chamber to-night which will completely remove the misunderstanding. Mr. Bonar Law is expected to speak similarly in the House of Commons.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. A FRIENDLY TONE. ENTENTE EXCHANGE OF NOTES. Received April 13, 8.10 p.m. London, April 12. The newspapers stress the friendly tone displayed in the Notes exchanged between France and EngL-.nd. M_ Briand, addressing his constituents, advocated the necessity of France reassuming the balance of power in European affairs. The new nations in Europe were turning to France.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Aisn. . CO-Olf RATION OF ALLIES!

tORDIAj, RELATIONS RESUMED. GERIfANS TO WITHDRAW. London, April 12. The Daily Standard, in an authoritative statement, says that 11. Millerand has given & definite pledge that France hencefortlj will follow the methods of co-operation outlined in Britain's second Note. The Downing Street authorities claim tut the pledge vindicates British diplomacy. In the House of Commons, replying to questions, Mr. Bonar Law said a difference. which the Government greatly deplored, had arisen between the British add French Governments, but' an exchange of Notes justified the belief that both Governments recognise more than ent the necessity of maintaining an in- • timate and cordial agreement in the settlement of the great questions now confronting them in Germany and elsewhere. The approaching conference between the heads of the Allied Governments would no doubt serve to confirm and consolidate a complete understanding between the two Governments, therefore discussion was undesirable. Mr. Bonar Law added that there was ho truth whatever in the statement by Motions of the press that there had been any difference of opinion in the British Cabinet with regard to the matter. Received April 13, 2.25 p.m. London, April 12. In the House of Commons, Mr. Bonar law was bombarded with questions respecting the Anglo-French situation. Viscount Curzon asked whether Lord Derby attended the Conference of Ambassadors in Paris. Mr. Bonar Law asked that the question be postponed for a couple of days, as this particular point was not discussed. • Mr. Claude Lowther asked whether the German Army, including the Reichswear, Militia, and police numbered two million. ' Mr. Bonar Law said he did not think there was a shadow of foundation for such a suggestion. Mr. Bonar Law, replying to Mr. Wedgwood, stated the Government's information was that the Reichswehr would be shortly withdrawn from the Essen district, but be was not aware whether they had actually withdrawn. Commander Kenworthy asked whether we were taking steps to insist on the withdrawal of the Germans from the neutral zone' Mr. Bonar Law deprecated a discussion on isolated parte of the subject, because the blotter affected not merely Britain, tot the Alljes. It was possible developmebts would make a discussion advisable, but he hoped not. If it did, the Government would be quite ready to give the opportunity. The House must realise that •ny statement in the House of Commons, especially by a member of the Government, apparently justifying our attitude, .might have the appearance of criticising the attitude of the Allies; also, it might eonvey to the German Government the ideia that there wm not complete tgreemsnt among the Allies regarding the importance of the Treaty. The subject was dropped.—lmperial Service.