Apr. 8
A brighter feeling pervades: Naval Conference circles following 2 meeting to-day between the British and French delegations, at which, it is authoritatively stated, agreement was reached on the expretation of Article XVI of the Covenant of the League of Nations so far as it affects the French demands for security, Mr, Ramsay MacDonald and M. Briand. says:
"M, Briand informed Mr. Mac-Donald of "the result of the conversations which he had in Paris and, on his side Mr, Mac-Donald stated the results of the discussions which had taken place: in the meantime in London."
In the House of Commons 3fr. MacDonald said the Government were still working to secure a Five-Power Agreement.
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