Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-08

While Americans believe that the
return of Andre Tardieu to the post OF
premier of France is favorable to con-
tinuance of negotiations at the London
Naval Conference along the lines pre-
viously established, there are uncer-
tainties as to Frances present attitude.
There is also criticism of a political
system which permits domestic issues
to interfere with an international con-
ference.
IN France" suggests the Spokane
SpokesmGn-Review. they change min
isterial governments as American house.
holds change their maids. A maid hops
out one day and maybe her successor
hops in that afternoon. But she IS
given q chance to show her skill. A
spirit of fair play prompts the house
hold to eat at least one meal of her
connection before she is given the
grand bounce In France these pro-
prieties are not always observed in min
isterial affairs. The Chamber of Depu-
ties the other day gave Premier Tar
dieu the air. 1t seems that advertise
ments inserted in the daily papers
brought as applicant for the job Camille
ChautempS. He appeared at the APP
pointed hour, eager for service. But the
once over was enough for the Chamber
of Deputies. Some one summary
moved a vote of lack Of confidence. 1t
carried 'toot sweet as our boys said
overseas"
"Tardieu made an excellent impress
sion by the decisivenesS and force with
which he conducted affairs during his
comparatively short regime as premier,
and the fact that he will be at the head
of the government again is hailed on all
sides with expressions OF satisfaction,
H. nlyn
Kansas City Times comments: There
can be little doubt that the French have
been gratited at M. Tardieus conduct
of the naval negotiations. Deeply hu-
inflated by the place assigned France
in the 5--5-3 ratio (below Japan and
approximately one-third Of the Anglo
American tonnage flgures), they regard
his demands at London as tending to
re-establish their prestige. Moreover
the fear of Germany and the desperate
quest for security constitute con-
tinuing element in all French policy
The government Is TO have a
broader parliamentary backing. May
that not mean that M. BRAND is to
have a freer hand? The question can
only be answered by the French dele
cation at London, but upon that answer
may depend whether the conference
will produce five or q three power
pact"
"The conference will be able to resume
| with the situation substantially as II
was when Tardieu left the British capt.
| tai to return to Paris and 10, temporary
loss of power" states the Providence
Journal. while the Oakland Tribune
voices the opinion as to the outcome Of
| the change: 1.-THE sentiment In France
appears to support a resolute attitude
| toward arms reduction. AS 1t was MOI
| felt ChautempS would dare alter the
Tardieu policies, so 1t may be expected
that statesman. reinstated, Will continue
| the demands which are regarded as Oh.
stacles In the way to the fulflllment OF
| the greatest hopes OF the conference
After several days OF political excite
| ment and uncertainty, France Is back
| where 1t was before Tardieu was thrown
out"
The strength of the new cabinet II
| questioned by the Richmond News
Leader with the suggestion that 1t may
not last long enough to achieve results
at the conference. That paper con-
tinues: Except for BRAND, no man o.
outstanding eminence is on the lis
Tardieu presented to Mr.. Doumergue
The war portfolio goes to Andre Hagi'
not, familiar figure in cabinet shake
ups, and the marine Office is entrusted
70 DumeSnil, from whom neither muct
of aggression nor much of Cancellation
may be expected. Raoul Peret, whit
becomes minister of justice, is charm
ing gentleman of conciliatory manner
but he will have no part in the negotia'
lions at London. The other member
OF the new ministry are average admin
istrative politicians. The one Surpris'
Of the cabinet is that Mr.. BRAND hai
been willing to remain at the foreign
ONCE after all the sights to which hl
has been subjected by Tardieu."
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