The frst part of the lengthy ference, held just before Mr. Ne Chamberlain jeff on his return trip to London following his visit to the British Expeditionary Force, was de. voted to an examination of the gen-
Once again, concentrated parleys resulted in a complete identity of views and agreement on all prob-ems brought up. The necessary decisions and measures to strengthen means of ce-operation apply both to diplomatic and military activi Although no oficial declaration on the War Council meeting was issued up toa late hour tonight, most French political quarters agreed that the problem of Allied help to Finland must have been discussed.
The last French Cabinet meeting also wat devoted to study of this Question, it was pointed out. The Council meeting today took decisions not only on principles, however, but also on methods of applying conelusions reached.
Since the League of Nations ex-yelled Soviet Russia, French quarters creasing.
Sweden's position in this regard, it was admitted, is dificult since she must take measures for her own safety. Private aid to Finland should be forthcoming, however, and this may become considerable.
Tlaly's position is not clear even after the recent speech made by Count Gateazz0 Ciano, the Italian Foreign Minister. It is not. imposs!- ble, it was asseried, that under German pressure Signor Mussolini decided to keep his hand out of the north European game and devote attention to activities in the Balkans. to Germany, two tendencies are discernible there. These are represented by the Foreign Minister, Herr Joachim von Ribbentrop, who enforced measures to stop the transit of Italian arms to Finland, and by Field: Marshal Hermann Goering, Ai Minister, Director of the Four-Year Plan and designated successor of the Fuehrer.
Field Marshal Goering is stated to opposed to a pro-Soviet policy in the Reich and tries "by every means to counteract or attenuate the effects of measures taken under Herr von
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