The same, circles emphatically deny the assertions of the left-wing papers that M. Daladier is pushing the policy of understanding with Germany so energetically at present so as to strengthen his own position and declare that the Franco-German declaration and projected non-aggression pact are merely the logical outcome of the Munich Agreement and only. a common sense course following the collapse of France's former ally, Czechoslovakia, In view of France's inferior pos tion in numbers and military preparedness she must seek an understanding with Germany to secure Peace at home and in the colonies. Advocating the pact, the circles are inclined to regard the internal political events of the past few days as strengthening their position since the new strike wave will constitute a further obstacle to the armament programme.—Trans-Ocean, It is not believed in Government circles that State employees will obey the call to participate in the 24-hour general strike, which is to take place next Wednesday The reason given lies in the increases in the workers' salaries, under the new Decree Law, in protest against which, paradoxically, the strike has been called.
Measures for the instant dismissal of any State employee who strikes are being considered, however.
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