Moscow, June 25.
Even if Britain finally and definitely refused to guarantee the Baltic nations on the lines proposed by Soviet Russia, a tripartite mutual aid pact including France would still be possible, British quarters stated here today.
Such an accord would be strictly limited to the three signatories, however, and therefore would not help to establish a European peace bloc against aggression wherever it might occur, Since the arrival of Mr. William Strang, Foreign Office head and special representative of Britain, 12 days ago, negotiations have been constantly pursued with a view to ironing out final difficulties.
There have been practically no interruptions and British and French diplomatic agents have handed two different plans to Foreign Commissar Viacheslav Molotoff.
Both were found unsatisfactory, however, and it was learned today that a third plan would soon be forwarded_to the Foreign Commissariat, Mr. Strang himself rather favours acceptance of Soviet proposals for the projected accord, it was stated here.
But nevertheless, none seemed to know the tenor of the suggestions that he has sent to the British Government since he has participated in parleys here.
Mr. Strang has closely studied Soviet plans and intentions and does not seem to be worried by the slow progress of conversations.
Having served as Counsellor to the British Embassy here some seven years ago, he is quite accustomed to negotiating with the Soviet authorities.
After conferences with M. Molotoff or other Foreign Commissariat officials, he greets news correspondents calm and smiling and evades their questions.
He promises every time, however, that he will speak out when the time comes.—Havas.
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