The serious situation tu China was thoroughly examined at the Anglo-French conversations and it was stated in the communique issued at the close, that both the British and French Ministers recognized the gravity of the Par Eastern question Gnd were agreed as regards their readiness to ce-operate with Powers similarly placed to protect their rights fand interests and to meet all obliga tions arising from international tren~ ties relating to that part of the world.
"The Ministers rearmed their de= sire to ce-operate with all countries! in. the common' task of promoting international appeasement by methods free and peaceful negotiations.
The perfect harmony between the Views of the British and French Governments was one of the main features of the talks, Just before his departure for Paris, the French Premier, M. Chautemps, told pressmen that the communique fon the talks "Is broad and substantial. Thave nothing to add to it; We are In perfect and total agreement, and 1 am extremely glad of It, and'of the: Very cordial reception we received, which was rendered, even more cordial by His Majesty's reception of us."
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