New-York tribune., 1921-11-26
BRAND Sails;
Defends act
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colleagues OF the press" in such good
| ly number.
He had been warned IN France. he
said, that the press of America was
and that he had better be careful. He
came here and saw for himself and
found the Press such delightful
creature, capable of giving him such
kindly treatment, that they were his
colleagues and that he was one Of
them.
The American nation, President Har-
ding, Secretary Hughes and Mr.. Bal
four were the recipients of his praise
as the gangplank was hauled ashore
and his last words were an expression
of good will and high hope for the con-
| ference.
Before issuing his reply to Lord Cur
zon the Premier said:
II do not quite see what lnteres st
| there can be for friends and allies to
argue with one another at the very
moment when they are trying in Wash
! ington to assure the peace Of the world.
1t is primarily between them that peace
ought to exist. shall pin my faith
! on the words of Mr. Balfour pro-
1ounced at the last public session of
! the conference, when he solemnly rec
vgnized, as did all the othel delegates,
that the situation Of France in Europe
was exceptional and that she had need
to take precautions for her security.
"As to disarmament-Fran will
have gone as far along this road as
any other country, without exception.
In effect, on land, in spite OF the dan
has spontaneously reduced her metro
politan army by a third. In spite of
the law which keeps three classes with
the colors, she has actually only two.
Furthermore, the government has in
troduced a bill into Parliament which
reduces the period or service by half
and in consequence the number of ef
fectives in the same proportion.
at is much more than the other ma
tions will do as regards navies, since
the naval reductions envisaged do not
exceed 40 per cent. France, having Co.
100000 subjects in her colonies, whose
coasts are on three seas, and conse-
quently needs navy, has seen her feet
Of capital ships reduced by the effects
of war from three squadrons to single
squadron. She is prepared on this
ground to realize and accord with her
friends and allies for the same proper
tional reduction.
Says France Makes Greatest Cuts
"Consequently, in the sum total Of
her forces, of national defense, land
army and sea army, it can be said that
France will have made an effort at re-
duction superior to that of any other
nation, and her merit will be greater
because she is in veritable danger. Our
English friends ought to recognize the
fact that the German fleet is at the
bottom Of the sea and that consequent
ly it is no longer a menace either for
England or for US, but 100000 men of
the German army are very much alive
,1oh g., ll.l
France must realize and consider.
'In conclusion have observed with
the greatest satisfaction that it is suf-
ficient for me Loyalty to explain the
situation to the American people, in
order to be understood by the whole
world, which permits me to leave for
France with a tranquil spirit and
peaceful heart"
AS the visitors were leaving the Pre-
mier's room he was asked if it was not
possible that France might be inclined
to change or modify her policies.
Quick as fash M. BRAND answered !:
eff France changes her policy I shall
no longer be at the head of the French
government"
. The French delegate was much
pleased when Robert Woods Bliss
, Under Secretary Of State, went. to his
SoAIS W S%pIcSS Dou voyage ana the
good wishes of President Harding and
Secretary Hughes.
MY impression on leaving America, ,
M. BRAND said, "is one Of deep re-
gret, one of sorrow. | should like to
| stay longer. | should like to stay foa
the sake of being with Americans and
the pleasant welcome one receives
everywhere. Except for the fact tina,
| am not quite able to understand the
language | might have the firm i'm.
preston that l was still in my owr
country. l am amazed at the tone and
cordiality of my reception, and if
could | would come back and sit agair
at the conference, sharing the respon
sibility Of my colleagues and have the
opportunity to know the United State.
, better.
"This conference will surely date il
: peoples. It win be one Of the besI
rem embrances Of my political life and
will serve to sooth the bitterness which
attaches to my profession. This con
terence should prove a new source o.
Joy and glory to the United States.
right road and about to reach happ,
conclusion. Remember, France viii
: help you in setting final peace in ths
4 world. If she has rifles left in tn,
rack they must be kept there for hel
4 defense"
Among those to see the Premier sal
. was General Cornelius Vanderbilt
Premier BRAND stood by the rail wav
Ing his hat until the Paris disappesre,
down the river