The Archive · 1937

French Press Comment

Paris, July 5.

The possibility of, compromise bë- tween Franco-British and Italo-German views is not ignored by the French Press which, however, stresses that French interests in the Mediterranean must not be neglected, The "Epoque" states, "It is believed that the British government would be willing to take action to maintain naval control, to strengthen guarantees given vessels taking part in this control, assure equality of treatment for both the Nationalists) and the Reds, and to re-enforce measures against the entrance of volunteers and arms into Spain, but all this depends upon the good-will of Germany and Italy."

"Spain will be Spanish. England and France desire only that. It will not be either German or Italian," says La Republique.

"It has been proved that the strength of the German-Italian bloc has been checked, thanks to Franco-British solidarity and the calm, unanimity of Franch opinion," states "Lo Jour."

"The chances of peace," declares "L'Ami clu Peuple," "depend upon the energy and coolness of London and Paris, "L'Humanite" stresses the importance of the seizure of the Tracastel the rebels and their allies, Tregastel Affair is a question of

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