Sept. 10.
'M, Briand mean interview © expressed surprise at the sti by his speech. He said that he had intended to show the efforts France had made towards peace and had not intended to convey the impression that Germany had bellico tentions. Indeed, he had pointed out that Germany had disarmed. He emphasized that France was ing in some countries were indisputable. The problem of isarment would not be solved with-ut frank speech. It would be a dishonour to France if, owing to the attitude of Russia, France should discontinue its efforts towards disarmament-—Reuter.
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