Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-04

Foundations for better understand
ing of affairs in which the leading ma
lions of the world are interested are
believed by the public to have been
laid during the visit of Premier Laval
of France to President Hoover at
washington. New support for the gold
standard is held to have been estab-
hshed, and the background of arma-
ment questions to have been enlarged.
but there are wide differences OF opin-
ion on the matter of debts and pos
sible modification of the Versailles
treaty. Senator Borahs comments re-
ceive some attention
"All should be able to rejoice in the
understanding that the gold standard
is to be maintained Both France and
America have held fast to economic
truth in that particular says the Fort
Wayne News-Sentinel, with the further
comment: "Out of those conversations
there issued no general formula, and
there is not yet achievement of the Sc
curity of Europe, or a new debt agree
ment, or any modification of the status
of the Polish corridor. However, these
who expect less of such discussions will
be able to perceive a beneficial intro
duction to further disarmament con-
ferenceS"
Observing that Chancellor Bruening
expects to open negotiations for re-
viSing Germany'S PREPARATIONS pay
mentS," and that che considers that
the problem 81 readjusting them should
be put before an international gather
ing" the San Antonio Express con-
cludeS: Washing On is determined to
remain aloof f. Al issues purely Euro
pean in origi which concern it but
remotely, if all. At the same time
it is willing to aid any movement
promising to lessen friction among the
nations and to promote the general
peace"
The good that the visit accom-
plizhed was more in the personal &C
workmanship and sympathy estab-
lished by the heads Of the two govern
ments,' thinks the Salt Lake Deseret
News, while the Charlotte Observer
holds that IF only limitation of arma-
mentS and the cutting off of that tax
load Is to result, then the visit OF the
French statesman would prove of i'm
menSe benefit" and that lit is proba-
bic the conferences will lead to much
better things" The New York Times
understanding and most hearty CO.
operation between the two republics
has been opened" The Chattanooga
Times advises that "they could discuss
common international problems with
the utmost franknesS and lay the foun-
dations for constructive. harmonious
action in matters subject to the ap-
prevail Of the legislative branches OF
their respective governments, and
! that this they seem to have done.
! The Morgantown Dominion-News sees
a confidence born of mutual under
standing, upon which the wcTld may
build a new and enduring beneficial
relationship"
The present world wide depression
will be worthy many times the lost
| wealth and suffering it costs" In the
| opinion of the Newark Evening News,
If it teaches the nations that they
| must work together instead CT fight
together. Everywhere are signs OF srch
| realization. The overpractical ma" ~a-
tard progress somewhat, for, after all,
J struments which will shape the rcad.
! Tire overideaistic. striding ahead
/ through the brambles with their heads
/ IN the clouds, will supply the inspira
! ton. 1t is to be hoped, but 1t IS not
/ essential, that within our lifetime the
/ goal will be reached, but there is heart
! ening evidence that the right road has
| been chosen"
Discussing the memorandum officially
issued regarding the conferences l1e
/ Rochester Times Union voices the con
| illusions: In the sirst place. Premier
Laval received assurances that France
would not again be taken by surprise
/ as she was by the Hoover proposal OF
i last June. He gees back to France WIN
/ the wound TO French pride IN the way
/ OF being healed. More important stiil
| the memorandum clearly indicates thal
| any new arrangement will be mace or
| the basis of the Young plan--that IS
| that ii will distinguish. as the Hoover
moratorium did not, between condition.
( al and unconditional, separations, ana
| viii recognize Frances claim 10 REM
| bursenent for the reconstruction OF tas
| devastated regions. Beyond TINS, IN
/ following steps are indicated, Reopsn-
originate in Eurore. This may be elthel
by IN international conference O. D5
Germany's invoking those PROVISIONS o.