The negotiations which are at present proceeding between the Polish and British Governments for a comprehensive agreement covering all forms of collaboration between the armed. forces of both nations for the duration of the war is significant of the intention of the Allies to continue to recognize the Polish Government, leven though it has been driven out of its coun fry. This. is not the only occasion when the Jexistence of a nation has been recognized even though its territory had been overrun by an invader. It is expected that a -millitary pact willie sinned between the two government, ud that arrangements will be made for the Supply of necessaries for the the Polish armed Horces and the maintenance of the Voles in the eld. Already there is evidence that they eon-{template making a substantial addition to the Allied forces, and while their numbers may not {be imposing. in comparison with the millions. of men who are already engaged, the fact that Poles outside their country are volunteering to ght' in the cause of Poland's redemption has a certain psychological significance which can-Met be overlooked. Alredy a portion of the Polish Navy has joined the British fleet and been incorporated within it, while in a short while Polish forces will be found alongside the Allies on land, Another development of the last few days had been the rapprochem which has been elfected between Poland Czechoslovakia. "A reconciliation which was Impossible so long as the two nations had their independence has now become possible in the light of "their common misfortunes, and Feported that negotiations are progressing. to bring about a substantial degree of collaboration for the re-establishment of their independent Governments. "It is towards that end that the 'Allies are working, and the fact that, despite defeat, neither the Czechs nor the Poles have throw' in their hand entitles them to the respect Jand sympathy of the Allies which has been readily extended to them. Tt may be some time before it will again be possible for them to Jadminister the affairs of their own countries the Allies took differences. is the best possible Allied side, and contri-which their
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