"Lo Matin" on the Opportunity for France Presented by Dispute Paris, Oct. 1.
Referring to a communique issued after an interview between Bokanowsky, the Minister of Com merce, and the United States Charge @Atfaires, in which it is stated that questions of "method" were discussd, "Lo Matin" construes this fos meaning that France earnestly sites negotiations in connection Wwith the new tariff should be conducted without arousing a dispute! with any of the European States, Te says that the French Govern ment is particularly desirous—of obtaining some reduction in the! American tariff within the limit and! degree permitted by Customs legi lation and is prepared to make conceasions in that connection to America. The principle of reciprocity will by that means be maintained, without which France cannot sign treat-{es of commerce'like that concluded with Germai "Lo Matin" adds that it may, therefore, be presumed that the reply made by the French Government will express willingness to exami the American claims in a.most liberal spirit, France will play the glorious Tele of being spokesman for. the whole production of Europe against the Customs policy of the United The newspaper also points out that the ability of the French to discharge their debts to America depends on commercial exchange and hopes that a period of reflection will succeed "'the display of ill-humour to which America has given way."—
Reuter.
Assurances for President Washington, Oct. 1.
President Coolidge has received assurances from American silk and textile manufacturers that, in the event of retaliatory measures being, adopted by France, they will meet the demands of the domestic market Paris, Oct. 3.
The Notes exchanged between the United States and French Governments in regard to tariff revision have been published.
The American Note discussed the inevitable divergencies caused by the legislation of the two countries, It requests the inception of negotiations for a Treaty guaranteeing the United States most favoured nation treatment, pending which it asks that the discriminating measures by France be suspended, The French reply declares that the Government is ready to grant the United States most favoured nation treatment provided the latter will at least ensure equal conditions and possibilities for French trade. In accordance with the fundamental laws of the Republic of France, the French Government sirist make the favourable treatment it proposes to grant to the United States condition-_ al on such an assurance—Reuter.
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