“VERY SATISFIED”

Wairarapa Times-Age, 11 January 1939, Page 6

“VERY SATISFIED”

M. DALADIER'S ANNOUNCEMENT

FOLLOWING ON TALK WITH MR CHAMBERLAIN.

COMPLETE AGREEMENT REPORTED.

By Telegraph—Press Association —Copyright (Received This Day, 11.45 a.m.) PARIS. January 10.

‘The conversation confirmed the complete identity of the general views previously established between the two Governments'.” This communique was issued after an interview between Mr Chamberlain and Lord Halifax and M.M. Daladier and Bonnet. The French Cabinet had met in the morning, M. Lebrun presiding. When M. Bonnet,read the Note recently sent to London defining France’s attitude to the Italian claims, which Ministers approved. It is understood that M. Daladier took the initiative in an interview with Mr Chamberlain later, when he reiterated the French viewpoint. M. Daladier thereafter told the Press: “I am very satisfied.” POPULAR WELCOME ASSURED TO THE BRITISH PRIME MINISTER. NO SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS IN ROME. (Received This Day, 12.45 p.m.) ROME, January 10. While the newspapers are critical .against France, they publish long complimentary biographies of Mr Chamberlain. who is assured of a popular welcome, strangely contrasting with Herr Hitler's. It is true that the city is beflagged, but the populace notice that there have been no searches for suspects, and although a full dress Guard of Honour is being provided, there will be no great military display, nor any special protection for Mr Chamberlain. The reception will be spontaneous, with no organised cheering groups of militiamen. Women are especially anxious to greet the visitor, believing him to have been largely responsible for their husbands and sons not having to go to war in September. Fascist headquarters frankly admit that it is unknown what line Signor Mussolini will take. It must be remembered that the Italian Government so far has given not the slightest indication of its views regarding claims against France, though it is believed these have been formulated. BREAK AT PARIS NOT APPROVED BY ITALIAN PRESS. MACHINE-MADE CRITICISM. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright. (Received This Day, 1.0 p.m.) ROME, January 10. An acid tone marks evening paper comment on Mr Chamberlain’s “diplomatic cup of tea” in - Paris. Leader writers and correspondents abroad have clearly been instructed to comment unfavourably and state unanimously that the French Government “forced a political conference down the throat of the British Prime Minister who would have preferred an informal rest between two trains.” France is accused of wanting to show the world that Mr Chamberlain cannot accomplish anything useful without a preliminary conference with the French Cabinet.