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was to find a new basis for continued
discussion so as to prevent the con-
ference from going to pieces; appar-
emily, the prime minister accom-
plished this purpose, for the confer
ence will go on, probably until some
sort of formula has been arrived at.
Goes to Rome.
Having spent several days in Gem
eva, Macdonald and his foreign min
lister, Sir John Simon, proceeded to
Rome to accept an invitation from
Premier Benito Mussolini of Italy to
carry on conversation with him
about the peace possibilities of
Europe.
For the moment, Macdonald had
succeeded in putting quietus on the
arms-inequality protestations OF Ger
many; he was now able to take the
next step, viz, to try to dispel the
fear of complications that might
arise out of regrouping of Euro
pean powers.
| 1t was felt that two new alignments
were being formed, one headed by
France, the other by Germany; it
| also was felt that in all likelihood
Italy would ally herself with the Ger
man group.
To effectually Obviate this feeling
Mussolini suggested-probably at a
hint from MacDonald-that the two
British ministers come to Rome, and
| here conversations were in progress
Saturday and Sunday.
FOur.POwer Influence.
Evidently it was the intention of
Macdonald to place France and Ger
many within one group of powers
working for identical purposes in
stead of being opposites i'm the eXcit-
diplomacy.
Details concerning the important
conversations were not given out, but
an official cOmmunique was issued
stating that basic agreement had
been obtained, calling for the close
France and Germany for the preser-
walton or peace.
This announcement served notice
| upon the world that there are not
now two hostile camps in Europe;
there is no German-led alignment of
mated group of nations.
And Immediately the thunder clouds
resolved themselves into roseate morn
ing clouds!
France and Germany.
1t is true, of course, that there
conversations. namely, Italy and
Great Britain. France and Germany
were not represented, but "feelers"
had been extended to Paris and Ber-
lin, and assurances appear to have
been received that the sOcalled Mus
solini plan of four-power cooperation
would be acceptable to France as well
as to Germany. More direct and
formal steps of approach will be
taken very soon SO that Premier DIAL
adler and Chancellor Hitler will be-
come parties to the new agreement
whose sole aim is to maintain peace
by strengthening the Briand-Kellogg
treaties against war.
French War Debts.
Indicative of what may soon be con-
sidered new spirit of reconciliation
in Europe. the French chamber of
deputies early this week began a de-
bate about the payment of $19,261,432
due the United States on the French
war-debt account on December Is,
1892.
Rene Richards, Radical Socialist,
introduced motion to that effect,
prompted, it appears, by former
Premier Edouard Herriot who lost
his high post because of his insistence
that the installment be paid.
Hitler i'm Friendly Mood.
Even Chancellor Hitler appears to
have fallen a victim to the new spell
of international amenities: The other
day he made it pretty clear to DR..
Hans Luther, director-general of the
Reichsbank. that his work was not
satisfactory to the government since
it ran counter to some of the Hitler
policies. So, DR.. Luther, rather than
risking direct discharge. meekly
resigned. One might have thought
that Hitler would be through with DR..
Luther since he had proved so un-
satisfactory, but, 10 and behold-the
next day came an announcement from
the chancellor that he had appointed
the former Reichsbank director am