Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-07-02

indianapolis News contends at was
also host to the idea that, without
British and French cooperation, the
recovery of the continent from war
burdens is a hazardous undertaking
1mperiling what has been salvaged
from the past and inviting new reli-
ance on force as arbiter of destiny
X x x *
Such meetings as that between Her
riot and Macdonald appeal strongly to
the American idea of practicality and
common sense observes the Cleveland
Plain Dealer, and, IF all international
conferences could be conducted in the
same sensible manner disagreements
would probably be fewer The spirit ex-
hibited after the meeting inclines the
Providence Journal to believe eff 1t is
| humanity possible, they will devise a mu-
tually satisfactory scheme that will
enable France and Great Britain to pull
together henceforth." Although confer
ence calling has been rather a popular
pastime, the Reading Tribune expresses
the hope that more will come of this
particular parley than usual
There is for the first time since the
war. according to the Detroit Free Press,
a prospect of genuine cooperation be-
tween France and Britain. which spells
more teamwork in European diplomacy
all around" The main thing, the San
Francisco Bulletin maintains, lis their
general agreement in regard to permit
ting Germany r chance to pay her debts.
and If that can be arranged, no matter
by whom. Europe will make a real be
ginning on the work of reconstruction
Calling attention to the fact that the
preniers agreed on every point brought
up for discussion, the Sioux City Journal
declares the" entente cordiale has been
renewed in q way that surprises the
whole world. and charges other premierS
and prime ministers with responsibility,
if not censure, for not having accom-
plished the same ends years ago" The
aftermath of the conference, the Miami
News Metropolis is confident means
fresh hope that some definite good will
result in the interest of world peace
The Springfield News says that i'Herrioe
and Macdonald are in closer accord on
vital European questions than any pre-
vious premiers Of the two nations since
the war ended" and. Franco British
cooperation is necessary if the universe
Is ever to get back on logical basis"
X X x X
1.-THE essential thing is a spirit of
confidence and this needs to be Guilt
| waited on both Sides" points out the
Springfield Republican. which insists
| 'the starting point is to create in
Germany, as Herriot and Macdonald
| should between them be able to do.
the conviction that the allies do not
| intend to use unfairly the power
given by one-sided disarmament. and
that the end sought is the reconcilia-
ton and rehabilitation of Europe"
The New York Herald Tribune feels
that 1.-The Strengthening of the I'M
| Outstanding between Great Britain
and France has brought Germany to
| terms on the disarmament question.
| A Germany without the Will to peace.
| saws the New York Times, must re-
main a danger in Europe, and II Is
| to encourage the German Will to
peace by showing the futlilty OF war
that allied policy should have Tor ITS
main purpose" and, that purpose is
achieved when Great Britain and
France lend hearty support to the
League of nations
Expectations should not become too
sanguine over the outcome OF TINS
conference" the Springfield Union
reminds us, because Germany has
still to achieve the internal unity that
will permit it's acceptance of the plan,
and Premier Herriott has yet to prove
his control over the fidgety French
parliament" The Pittsburgh Gazette
Times, however. notes that "a condi-
ton. not theory, confronts the
French nation, and this fact may in
duce the political leaders of France
to modify a policy which has thus
| far rendered difficult. If not impos-
| sfble. any settlement of reparations
along the lines Of the Dawes PLAN
concludes that things look hopeful
for a practical application of the
Dawes plan as a solvent of the trou-
hles of Europe"