New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-07-06
France Ready
To Aid L. s. i'm
World Peace
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defeat of Bulgaria and the breaking up
of the German coalition.
But Clemenceau and Tardieu re-
pulsed Brands offer to help frame the
peace, little dreaming that BRAND
would later be called on to enforce the
treaty, which he does not entirely APP
prove, and to use the covenant of which
on all occasions he has spoken with
considerable skepticism.
Brands sincere aim was to create
for France policy which would be en-
tirely French not only in Europe but
throughout the world Clemenceau
on the other hand desired above all to
obtain guarantees from the United
States and Great Britain against re-
newed German aggression. The treat
les of alliance which he arranged were
never ratified in either London or
Washington.
When he came into the Premiership
BRAND had choice between two poll
cies-cither he could pursue :he ALI
ance with Great Britain at all costs,
without America, even if France were
obliged to make the greatest sacrifice
for this written guarantee from Lon
don, or he could put less emphasis on
the alliance with Great Britain and
pay more attention to friendship with
the United States and the reconstruc-
ton of Europe. Regarding the first
alternative, BRAND decided that, as
France was politically and mlitarily
strong enough to build a European
peace policy in her own way, the neces-
sity for written bond with Great
Britain was lessened. Moreover, h.,
felt that diplomatic engageme were
unnecessary where interests and senti
ments were in accord. For example, if
German aggression were renewed, the
ties of common interest with Great
Britain and of friendship with the
United States would be worth far more
than any formally signed papers
Brands policy to-day has admit
tedly diminished to large extent the
dangers to which France is exposed
from Germany in the future. BRAND
is the friend of Italy, where a markedly
fairs, Marquis Della Torretta, has just
come into power. BRAND is conclia-
tory toward the Turks, whose delegates
in Paris were his guests to-day at
luncheon. He has faithful allies in
Poland, -Slovakia, Rumania and
JugoSlavia. His new policy of aiding
in European reconstruction is seen in
his charitable attitude toward Austria
BY the same token BRAND is mod
crate in his attitude toward Germany,
despite his knowledge that the people
of that country still harbor a certain
bitterness toward France.
Thus BRAND is not following the
lead of Clemenceau toward the build
ing up of powerful military alliances,
but has adopted what he believes is
more effective policy that works to-
ward the upbulding of Europe rather
than its partition.
Force Only as Last Resort
Premier BRAND, on the subject of
Frances relations with Germany made
the following direct statement:
'ln the interests of peace we have
trusted the German government. We
have no desire whatsoeve to employ
force if we can avoid it, despite the
absurd legends which persist and the
evil propaganda impugning us. On the
contrary, we are extremely DESTROYS of
reestablishing correct and active
Franco German relations which will be
the best guaranty of European peace.
"Your ambassador (Hugh c. Wal
lace), who leaves Paris tomorrow, has
understood aim and expressed it in
magnificent language. In the same way
Myron T. Herrick who is our tried
friend, returning to us Gas the new
ambassador), understands our objects
So also, believe, do the immense ma
jority of American citizens.
I'VE have force and right, but we
shall never employ force if there is any
other means of compelling respect for
our rights. Our sincere desire is that