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...reply to the last German offer (thus far scorned by France and Belgium because Germany does not acquiesce in their demand that passive resistance must cease before discussion on the Ruhr and reparations issues can take place) will be written by Britain, sent for the approval or remarks of the other Allies, then forwarded to Germany. " So far as united action is possible, we shall continue to observe it," said the British Premier...
...British Foreign Office was the scene of many diplomatic talks. It appears that the entire question was boiled down to the fact that France would have to choose between isolation and joining the long-mooted conference on the Ruhr and reparations settlement...
...army and air force in the world, with the possible exception of Russia. A navy is not a primary need of France. It is thus evident that France's supremacy invited a change in the Balance of Power. To summarize, Britain says to France: "Get out of the Ruhr or we will form an alliance with Germany." These words are the funeral oration of the Entente Cordiale...
...shows an almost solid backing for a conference to determine the capacity of Germany to pay-a suggestion emanating from U. S. Secretary of State Hughes, now sponsored by the British Government and endorsed by the Pope. As most countries are more or less vitally affected by the prolonged Ruhr row and the concomitant sterility in industry and commerce, it is only natural that they should favor any move calculated to bring the whole business to a speedy end. The Pope has not been idle. The failure of his letter of a week ago to Cardinal Gasparri was no deterrent...
...theatre to packed stalls. Ibsen forms the backbone of her repertory. Dividing the honors are Lucien and Sacha Guitry, assisted by the latter's wife, Yvonne Printemps. The Times concludes an extended eulogy of this distinguished trio with the comment: " Well, we have the Guitrys to set against the Ruhr...