Paris, Jan, 1.
Well-informed quarters have received information stated to show that negotiations with Washington are progressing favourably for a renewal of the Franco-American Treaty of Arbitration of 1918, the provisions of which it is proposed The United States Government is also stated to be ready to negotiate with France for the conclusion of endeavour he would. be happy to engage immediately in conversations, with a view to the preparation of! a draft treaty.
The fact is emphasized that the proposed revised arbitration treaty between Franco and the United States, which has been submitted for consideration by the French Government, is entirely separate from Mr. *Kellloge's reply to M-Briand's yroposal—Reuter. a Treaty for the outlawry of war between the two countries provided the pact is open to all other Powers wishing to undertake the same ob-
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