New-York tribune., 1921-06-07
4 Plans for New
L 'saalcO-British
Pact BroacIled
Talk Of Alliance Heard in
Both Capitals, but Fails
10 Inspire Enthusiasm;
No Definite Move Made
Situation IL Complicated
Some Third Nation Involved
in Virtually Every Field
Where Differences Arise
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Copyright. 1921. New York Tribune Inc.
PARIS, June GA new problem in
Franco-British relations--which have
become increasingly complex since the
armistice-~has arisen on both sides
of the Channel in the discussion of
proposed new alliance between
France and England. Thus far, The
Tribune correspondent was informed to-
day by the French Foreign Office, the
discussion has had no official basis. AL
though British and Continental news
papers have been discussing the ques-
tion for several days not word, of
flcials assert, has passed between the
Premiers or the government depart
ments Of the two countries.
That the suggestion of such an al
lance, Of which even the military fea-
lures would be similar to the Triple
be ignored is affirmed from sources
close to Premier BRAND, but the i'm
preston is encouraged that the first
move would have to come from Down
ing Street. Such developments. it is
believed, would depend largely on the
attitude of Washington, which If in
the affirmative would bring France
and English interests closer together
in all parts of the world. There is lit
tie hope on either side of the Channel,
however. that Washington would be
willing to compromise it's position on
the League of Nations with the tie-up
of the two leading European powers.
Diplomatic Sparring Irritating
The differences constantly arising
between London and Paris may be in
terpreted as due to the interminable
diplomatic sparring for influence in
the various spheres, which will con-
tlnue for years unless the two nations
agree on some common policy.
The fact that the interests of both
nations, however, do not blend at all!
points with the interests Of Ameri-
cans must be considered, and it is
believed most doubtful that any alli-
ance could be consummated without the
full agreement of the United States.
France would like nothing better
than thai England should consent to
France having free hand in Germany
in exchange for giving England free
hand in the Near East. The differ
ences between Turkey and Greece find
them diametrically opposed, France be-
ing sympathetic toward Turkey and
England toward Greece The same
situation exists in regard to Upper
Silesia, where England is displaying
opposition to the Poles and France is
favorable toward them.
The Temps, whose expressions are
semi-official, elaborates the dangers of
Franco-British pact in view of the
position of America.
Other Nations Involved
"a Franco-British alliance" it SAYS,
would be based on the principle that
England would uphold the French
policy in Europe, while France would
sustain the English policy in the re-
mainder of the world But in the re-
naming portion, comprising four-ffths
of the globe. are there only Franco
British problems? No, there is not q
single Anglo-French discussion in which
a third party is not involved.
"ln the East the principal stake is
the oil wells of the Caucasus region,
Mesopotamia and Persia, which are Of
considerable interest to the United
States. In the Pacific, It must be ad-