21 JUNE 1924, Page 2

Turning to foreign policy, M. Herriot cautiously stated that it

was impossible to evacuate the Ruhr before the pledges proposed in the Dawes Report had been given and guarantees for their execution had been received. We can thoroughly approve of that caution. It was evident from what he said that he earnestly wants to use the Dawes Report as a final solution of the reparations problem, but the scheme would never work if the pledges for its execution were not detailed and effective. We also agree that the disarmament of Germany must continue under the terms of the Treaty --that is to say, under the control of the Allies. We observe with much satisfaction that M. Herriot went on to remark that as soon as might be the duties of the Allies in this matter should be transferred to the League of Nations.