A decree has been published at Paris bringing into force between France and the other contracting Powers the acts of the Hague Conference.
The French Press dwells on the significance of the coincidence of this publication with Mr. Kriiger's departure, and considers it equivalent to an invitation to Europe.
A Paris communique denies that the promulgation of the Hague Convention is a prelude to action on the part of France. It is merely intended to enable France to entertain a proposal for arbitration, cireumstances permitting, if such a proposal is initiated elsewhere.
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