Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-02

Pessimism as to the success Of Aris-
tide Brands proposal for federated
Europe is balanced in the American
mind by the thought that growing rec
ignition Of the neec,, of cooperation
among the nations on that continent
may force gradual recognition of the
principle involved. Great Britain is
believed unlikely to be involved, but the
Willingness Of Germany to discuss con-
ditions is favorably received. There are
predictions of q spirited discussion at
the September conference OF nations
"A certain amount of jealousy" &C
cording to the Rochester Times Union,
lies behind the British reply. French
leadership on the Continent might be
strengthened by the success of M
Brands plans. The British would pre-
fer not to have this leadership too alb
solute. British policy almost automati-
cally is moving back toward the old
principal of semi-isolation from CONT
mental affairs and toward the maintain
ing of a kind of balance of power. But
British opposition to European fedora
ton Is not so important as it might
seem. The real key to the situation is
to be found in Germany. If the Ger
mans can be persuaded to move along
the lines laid down by M. BRAND, re-
suits may yet be achieved"
"Germany's reply" in the opinion OF
the Los Angeles Express, makes GER
tain that the plan will be seriously de-
bated before the League of Nations
Assembly. 1t is easy to trace
the splendid influence of the late DR..
Stresemann in the German reply. 1t
was for Just such friendly binding to-
gether OF Europe that he labored and,
1t L. not too much to say, gave his life,
for his death surely was hastened by
overwork In the effort to settle repara-
lions and other disturbing problems, to
have them out of them so that friend
| ship and confidence between nations
might be restored. The German gov
eminent in It's note expresses full favor
of the BRAND proposal. but holds that
the union could succeed only If equality
and the same security is accorded all
participants. No discrimination should
be made in favor of members of the
League Of Nations. but such countries
as Russia and Turkey in Europe should
be included"
A somewhat different impression is
gained by the South Bend Tribune,
which stress, the German desire for
political equality among the nations,
and argues: This is interpreted as a
demand that discussions OF the United
States of Europe be conditioned on re-
vision of the treaty of Versailles. 1T
would be futile Germany contends, to
attempt to erect a new Europe on a
foundation which would not support the
vital requirements of national develop
ment.' European politics rests squarely
on the Versailles treaty. Foreign Min
lister BRAND of France has not con-
fessed Encouragement. He scents 'ap-
probation in principle in the German
reply. Other French statesmen and
politicians, however, may be more i'm
pressed by the political obstacles in the
way of an economic union"
German and italian reservations i'm
press the Des MoineS Register as hold
| ing q more important place in the
thoughts of the French government
than Great BritainS GOODNESS, and as
to those reservations the Register says:
| "Thc evidence is that BRAND will go a
long way toward compromise. This is
no flare of Imagination on his part; it
Is long planned and thoroughly
thought out idea. He Is not likely to
| let 1t 60 by the boards unless the par
| Elephants demands become exorbitant,
And the obstacles limited thus far are
not looked upon as insurmountable."
Denying that the proposed union sis
necessarily obnoxious to the spirit OF
the covenant Of the League of Nations,
the Springfield Republican declares
Possibly the pressure Of our oTn