Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-27
BY ALBERT JULIEN,

ForeiEn Editor OF lie Petit Parisien. Paris.
NEW YORK. October ~ CN.ANA)
The satisfaction which yesterday
expressed concerning the results of the
Franco-American parley is fully con-
firmed in the reaction found to-day, not
only in the press but among the better
informed people OF this city.
Premier Lavsl's personality was par
ticularly we'll suited for this occasion.
and both he and President Hoover. while
considering a multitude OF subjects
political, economical and financial-did
not swerve from their own particular
stands. for any difference whatsoey er
might have led to a loss OF prestige a
political miSStep, eliminating the chance
for a profitable discussion
The Washington conference has been
OF the highest value, for It will nov
permit two governments, thanks to
more common sense than has previous
~ been exhibited by either, to COM Inc
their activities more usefully, keeping
in mind the general welfare of both
countries as we'll as their own common
interests.
Some See Victory for Laval.
In opposition to those who share
these views, there are adversaries to-
ward and compromise with Europe who
similarly congratulate themselves on
yesterdays declaration, because in it
they cannot see any precise pact au-
thorized by the American leaders.
There are, then, the foes of the pres
ent administration here who. regardless
of what is said. pretend to read be-
tween the lines of the Hoover-Lava Joint
statement and see there what they
deem TO be a serious advantage for NJ.
Laval. This group asserts that NJ.
Laval has taken from Washington
everything that he went there to OBJ
tain. and that the result of his visit
has been decided victory for him and
for France.
These point out, first, that the United
States now recognizes France as the
second economic and financial power
of the world and that she must be
treated as such If the present stand
ards and stability of exchange are to
be maintained.
Second. that the White House. and
likewise Senator Borah, recognizes that
France Is the sole judge of her own
needs in the matter Of ornaments.
Third, that through the agreement
with President Hoover America no
longer will be concerned with the mat
ter of reparationS. and will leave to
the European powers most interested
all new initiative In this regard.
u. S. Attitude Praised.
Fourth, the assurance given by Presi-
dent Hoover that upon a reduction of
payments. from Germany he will ask
Congress for a corresponding reduction
of political debts.
Finally, that these facts, taken to-
gether, make the agreement between the
two countries obligatory.
Undoubtedly those who read COM
placently this enumeration are not to
be counted among the actual intimates
of the administration. Whoever f1atters
us. by making conclusions which are
favorable to us entirely too obvious. are
palpably inspired by adverse political
interests in the United States, and these
never neglect a chance to acclaim
victory
What must be understood, and it is
a very happy thing for France, is the
excellent impression made by the presi-
dent of the French Council upon all
those with whom he came in contact.
Also the will of all America to CO.
operate in a friendly manner so COM
pletely cordial and sincere that We
have never ceased to hear it exprt Ssed
on all sides since our arrival and which
was proclaimed again last night at the
banquet Of the French Chamber of
Commerce Of New York.
A journey which ends In this way
can be called nothing else than a great
success.
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