The Archive · 1938

Far East Issues Involved

Paris, Nov. 4.

French observers told Havas they expected that during the British statements stay here, the future trend of Franco-British policies in Europe and the Far East would be reviewed.

They added, "Perhaps the assembled statesmen will outline common Franco-British policies on the Continent and in the Far East, where the two countries' positions are similar."

Pointing to the fact that British attempts at direct negotiations with Japan are still unsuccessful, observers questioned believe that a common Franco-British stand, with the collaboration of the United States, the sole method of opposing resistance raised by Japanese ambitions.

As regards Europe, the interest of the November 23 to 25 parleys lies in the fact that the two Governments have decided to take advantage of the general relaxation noted since September 30.

Both Paris and London are ready to take declarations made by Reichsfuehrer Adolf Hitler and Signor Benito Mussolini "at their face

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