South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-11

sion 70 the agreement. which was
described as destined purely 20 in
sure peace. But 10 was understood
Tuesday evening the chances are
that Italy's entry into the alliance
must be the subject OF separate ne
gotiations az the French and British
want 20 complete their agreement
here ~ Cannes and there is scarcely
time 70 go over the entire subject
again with italy.
From such lndiscretions as have
been committed thus far regarding
the pact. II may be said that II is
purely a defensive one. Great Brit
ain agreeing 10 come 70 the aid Of
France II she is the victim Of an
unprovoked attack.
The general understanding Is fl
contains a provision that the inter
national situation must remain as
before the war.
u Is presistently reported that the
agreement provides that the Arcora
treaty between France and the
Turkish natonalists must be re-
revised IN a manner more favorable
TO British and Italian interests.
BRAND Gives Statement.
II at Washington we claimed a
free hand TO build submarines II
was because other European nations
not represented az that conference
would NOT be bound by it's decis-
ions, said NJ. BRAND 20 the French
press correspondents Tuesday IN The
course Of a statement respecting thte
discussions between him and the
British prime minister.
The only question discussed was
whether IN order 20 preserve the
peace OF Europe IL would not be
useful for France and Great Britain
TO associate themselves and guaran-
tee in the general interests the
Franco-German frontier. and wheth-
er IN the evcnI of Germany trying
10 avenge herself il would rot be
we'll II she knew she would be
faced by the combined forces Of
France and Great Britain.
Mr.. Lloyd George and thought
IL possible and desirable" Those
were the sole bases OF our discus
Personally have broader
views, but Great Britain is only will
ling 10 bind herself to guarantee
the Franco-German frontier. then
thought OF system Of political en-
tcntes applicable 10 the whole of
Europe, in virtue Of which all the
powers would band themselves 10
recognize the respective frontiers
and not attack each other Added
to the fundamental Franco British
accord, this vast system would con-
Stitute an obstacle 10 further confa-
grations for the whole OF Europe
"Of course, II was agreed that we
should discuss all problems arising
between France and Great Britain
and do our utmost 10 find satisfac-
tory solutions.
Il hope we will be anle 10 reach
an agreement in principle. VIII it
be now: vii be later? I cannot vet
say. The question has been raised
under good conditions and needs
only necessary time 10 solve"
sums Up difference.
The French premier summed up
briehy what the Cannes conference
has accomplished 10 date:
1T has settled two questions.
First, IL has elaborated the status or
an economic financial corporation.
which should be one of the instru-
ments of reconstruction i'm western
and eastern Europe: second, Il has
determined the conditions under
which II Will meet Italy i'm an inter-
national. economic and inancil con
ference. Besides, the United States
and Japan, and all the countries ol
Europe will be invited. as well a.
the British dominions. inclding Ire.
land.
As 20 the reparatious problem
this has not yet been touched in the
conference; il will only be taken up
tomorrow. There has not been a
question. or won't be, OF giving
France for 1922 less than she IS en-
titled nominally and justly 10 re-
COVCr-pOt a Genuine less"