"In all fields, and specially the economic id colonial spheres, v already envisaged and will continue to examine in what practical. form our collaboration can serve the interests of France, Germany, and Europe," he continued. "These contacts were established in an atm phere of courtesy quite unusual following a defeat, and in a mutual spirit of understanding.
"There still remains much ground to be covered before France and Germany reach an agreement on all problems of common interest, Indeed, it is not a matter of days nor even of weeks before the ravages of war are repaired and the ruins rebuilt. One must understand that everything will remain difficult as long as military operations continue. Nevertheless, both parties raised precise qu tions which will be answered in the course of the next few days. All these questions directly affect the life of our nation."
France Wilt Judge Us"
"Fully conscious of the seriousness of this problem, the Marshal and the Government have bent their hearts dri its settlement," M. Laval went on "France will soon be in a position to appraise the nature and extent of the efforts we have exerted. She will judge us on the results achieved."
"The Vice-Premier then stressed that he would retain "a lasting sou-vanir of the interviews at Montoiresur-Loire at which I was presen!
"In future France wi know how to protect herself against forei influences and assume, in freedom, full responsibility ity for her action." he 4 concluded. "It is most painful to be compelled to restore, following a defeat, what we should have been able to preserve, but we have enough victories inscribed on our flags to be able to offer our youth an ideal of peace."—Havas.
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