Paris, Apr. 5.
It is authoritatively understood that conversations between France and Soviet Russia are being actively pursued through diplomatic channels with a view to preparing Moscow's ce-operation in the international defence system now being formed.
The British Government are at present busy concluding arrangements with Poland and Rumania, and they will then discuss Soviet Russia's cooperation.
A communique released in Moscow denies that Soviet Russia has already promised to supply Poland with war material in an eventual war, but French quarters are convinced that Soviet ce-operation has been practically secured and that Moscow's reserved stand is being taken merely to emphasize the importance of their cooperation.
This morning, M. Georges Bonnet, ihe French Foreign Minister, held a series of talks with the Soviet Ambassador, M. Jacob Souritz on this matter.—Havas.
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