"Certainly no agreement exists, of which the terms cannot be evaded by subtle diplomacy if a breach arouses the temptation."
This remark, which appears in "Lo Journal" today, typifies the trace of uneasiness to be found in presà comment on the mission to France of Herr vpn Ribbentrop.
The newspapers welcome the "no war" declaration, but point out that Germany is part of the Berlin-Rome axis, and comment on its possible effect on the prevailing Franco-Italian tension in the Mediterranean.
Commenting on the signature of the Franco-German "no-war" declaration, the Right Wing newspaper, "Epoque',' says that the value of the signature will be either proved or disproved in the Mediterranean.
"Lo Populaire," official organ of Socialists, understands that certain Ministers will not have the "honour" of being invited to the dinner at the Quai d'Orsay in honour of Herr von Ribbenrop. Among these are said to be two non-Aryan Cabinet Ministers namely, the Ministers of National Education and Colonies, Utmost efforts are being made to keep secret the time-table which Herr von Ribbentrop will observe on arrival here tomorrow, with the object of avoiding hostile demonstrations.
All that can be gathered from official circles in Paris is that the joint "No War Declaration" will:—
Firstly, recognize as unalterable the frontiers of France and Germany; Secondly, affirm goodwill between the two nations; and Thirdly, include an understanding by the two nations to consult each other in the event of differences, but subject to the condition that third pai also be consulted. PEERS
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