New-York tribune., 1921-01-21
BRAND, Addressing Dep<
uties, Hints His Nation
Is Ready to Join Amer
lea in Defense Pact
Says Germany Must
Disarm and Pay UE
No Intervention in Rus~
sia, but Reds Must No.
Attack frances Allies
By Ralph Courtney
Special Cable to This Tribune

Copyright. 1921. New York Tribune Inc
PARIS, Jan. 20.-In ministerial
declaration before the Chamber Of
Deputies to-day Premier BRAND
used phrase concerning the United.
States which is understood to indi-
cate that France is prepared to offer
America a military alliance under
which she would support the United
States in the event Of a war with
Japan.
The Tribune correspondent under
stands that this is undoubtedly the
idea behind the carefully chosen
words which BRAND used. He said:
"The long friendship between
France and the United States Of
America is an unforgettable souvenir
Of our common history which min
gled the blood of our soldiers in the
past and which, if it were necessary,
would mingle their blood in the fu-
ture on the battlefields Of freedom to
guarantee our union in peace az
in war"
Alliance for Defense
Perhaps France has not, the Tribune
correspondent is informed, gone SO far
as definitely to envisage war between
the United States and Japan, but she
is prepared to see that any further
arrangements made between the United
States and France are reciprocal. II
the United States would guarantee to
come to Frances assistance in the
event of new German invasion, France
is ready to place her army and navy
at Americas disposal if the United
States is attacked by another power.
When the time comes France will
offer officially such a defensive alli-
ance to the Washington government.
1t is felt that cooperation between
Frances army and feet and Americas
troops and ships would not conflict
with future American participation in
general international councils
Brands declaration that he under
stands Americas scruples about tho
initial form of the League Of Nations
was taken to indicate that he desires
to keep the present league, although
he is willing to alter it to suit the
wishes Of the American government.
Deputies Satisfied
The Premier's declarations about
England were received by the Chamber
with doubtful silence. His references
to America were applauded, but the
Chambers loudest expression of ap-
proval was reserved for the clauses
about Dclshevism.
The Deputies showed that they had
expected less satisfactory declaration
from Premier BRAND than the one he
made. Contrary to the policy which
he personally has repeatedly advocated,
the Premier said that the government
would not resume relations with Rus
sia and would not tolerate attacks by
the soviets on Frances allies. 1t is
presumed that if the Moscow govern
ment makes war on either Poland or
Ruman,a, France Immediately will give
these countries her full support.
Brands aim is understood to be, ii
possible, to effect complete recon
ciliation between Great Britain and
France, in order that there may again
be complete unity between the Etro-
pean aIlies--France, England and Italy.
In this unity BRAND hopes to include
the United States.
1t is said that Brands strong stand
toward the Bolsheviki has been infu
enced by the unfavorable turn which
the negotiations between Great Britain
and the soviet government have taken:
Serious difficulties stand in the way of
the proposed Anglo Russian CONNER
cial agreement and France has revived
| her hope of winning the English around
to the French point of view on the
! Russian problem.
Poland Is Prepared
Frances protege, Poland, has great
army massed on the Bolshevik from
tiers. Poland only awaits the word
"go" to loose another great offensive
against Petrograd or Moscow. This
time, as the result of French super
vision over the Polish organization,
there is more hope of successful
anti Russian campaign. France row
| is considering seriously the recognition
of Esthonia and Latvia and undertak
against the Bolsheviki Should this
happen the Bolshevikis wou,d be de-.
prived of access to their ports on the
Baltic, which are 80 vital to their COM
merce with the outside world.
BRAND anticipates little difficulty
with Germany if he can secure com
plete agreement between Great Britain
and France. Nevertheless the Premier
made this threat:
1--WE have force. We could use it
and we should know how to use it i:
it were necessary III order to impose
respect for the obligation undertaken. !.
Turkish Peace Discussed
| PARIS. Jan 20 (By The Associated
Press).-Premier Aristide Brands pro-
gram contains. four outstanding points.
namely: