The official communique released here last night following the conference between French and British statesmen was given considerable comment in the press here this morning, "There will be universal welcome of this news signifying the accom-pushment of the second stage of the endeavours for an equitable and honourable settlement by mutual consent," states "The Times." "France and Great Britain are bound by obligations of mutual defence which may, if the present international negotiations should dis-estrously fail, be called into operation, Therefore, it is both natural and necessary that when critical, decisions will face the British Cabinet, there should be intimate consultation and a possible alignment of the policy of the two Governments, capitulation?" the journal asked. "As a neutral country, Czechoslovakia would be our ally no more and we would guárantee her independence. Therefore, if France were attacked, Czechoslovakia would not assist us, but if the Czechs were attacked we would be compelled to rush to her aid immediately. I cannot believe that the French do not see to what Czech Integrity Vital, "It is of manifest importance that there should be no difference of principle between the two Governments regarding Czechoslovakia, The independence of that country is a matter of vital concern for both of them and they are all the more bound to explore the possibilities of a humiliation and incoherency they are being led."
The leftist "L'Oeuvre" understands that the definite formula reached im London gives utmost satisfaction to Herr Hitler, since it includes a cession to Germany of the Sudeten areas and the neutralization of Czechoslovakia.
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