Great Falls tribune., 1922-01-11

question involving differences Of pol
icy. but Premier BRAND said these
were not many. As for the Turkish
Angora treaty. but concerned the ques-
submarine question, he thought would
disappear when France and Great Brit
ain became allies.
The desire of the italians to come
into the Franco British pact has de-
layed announcement of the details of
the negotiations that led up to its
drafting. Mr.. Lloyd George prepared
a statement outlining the conversations
in London. At the request of NJ.
BRAND, this statement was somewhat
elaborated on to give more fully the
views expressed by the British pre-
mier
May Have to Revise AngoraPact
From such indications as have been
revealed thus far, regarding the pact. it
may be said that it is purely defensive
one, Great Britain agreeing to go to
the aid of France If she is the victim
of unprovoked attack. The general un-
derstanding, it is said, contains a pro-
vision that the international situation
must remain as before the war. except
as provided by the treaty of Versailles.
which is interpreted as meaning that
France must give up all idea of gaining
any greater influence at Tangier.
Briand Puts Accord Above All
IF at Washington we claimed a free
hand to build submarines it was be-
cause other European nations not rep
tod ut hot ,fnr
be bound by it's decisions" said M.
BRAND. to the French press cores
pondents in statement respecting dis
cussions between him and the British
premier.
The only question discussed" he
said. was whether. in order to pre-
serve the peace of Europe. it would not
De useful for France and Great Brit
ain to associate themselves and guar
lntee in the general interests the
tranco-German frontier, and whether
n the event of Germany irving to
lvenge herself, it would not be well if
she knew she would be faced by the
'ombined forces of France and Great
Britain.
Dreamed of Groups of Entente.
"Mr. Lloyd George and | thought it
possible and desirable Those were the
ole bases of our discussion; there were
10 other points.
Personally | have broader views. |
nut Great Britain is only willing to !
lind herself to guarantee the Franco |
ierman frontier. | then thought of a |
ystem of political ententes applicable |
O all of Europe. in virtue of which all |
he powers would bind themselves to !
ecognize the respective frontiers and !,
ot attack each other. Added to the
Franco British accord.
his vast system would constitute an
bstacle to further conflagrations for
he whole of Europe
"Of course, it was agreed that we
hould discus all problems arising be-
ween France and Great Britain and do
ur utmost to find satisfactory solu-
ions.
What ParIey Has Achieved.
Il hope we will be able to reach an
greement in principle
He summed up briefly what the
annes conference had accomplished.
1T has settled two questions. 1t has
laborated the status of an economic
nd financial corporation. which should
e one of the Instruments of recon-
truction in western and eastern Eu-
ope; it has determined the conditions
nder which it will meet Italy in an in
irrational economic and financial con-
.rence. Besides the United States and
apan, all the countries of Europe will
, invited, as well as the British domin-
ms. including Ireland"