REPARATIONS.

Taranaki Daily News, 18 December 1922, Page 5

REPARATIONS.

POLICY OF FRANCE. A MILDER TONE. NO MILITARY ACTION. By Telegraph.-—Press Assn.—Copyright. Received Dec. 16, 5.5 p.m. Paris, Dec. 15. M. Poincare, speaking in the Chamber, said the situation had improved since a month ago, and all hasty action must be abstained from. The treaty gave France the right to take guarantees, but France did not dream of military action or punitive measures against Germany. She wanted to be fair within the limit of Germany’s capacity. M. Poincare contended that the Allies’ debts had not the same character as Germany’s debts and could not take precedence. France acknowledged her debt, but it was impossible to pay before Germany paid her. If necessary, France would act alone, but she did not dream of territorial annexation. The Chamber passed a vote of confidence in M. 'Poincare, by 512 votes to 76. SETTLEMENT DEMANDED. ITALIAN PREMIER’S VIEW. Received Dec. 17, 5.5 p.m. Rome, Dec. 15. Signor Mussolini, reporting to Cabinet with regard to the London conference, declared he would not attend Paris unless in the meantime all difficulties were diplomatically swept away. The conference on January 2 must absolutely settle the reparations question.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.