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L'Oeuvre 15 mai 1924


 What the British press thinks of the Socialist victory in France

An opportunity to ensure peace in Europe for a generation

Apart from the Morning Post which deplores the departure of the “great patriot”, the English press, as a whole, continues to rejoice at the defeat of Mr. Poincaré.

The Times writes:
There is a great opportunity now to secure. at least for a generation, real peace between France, Germany and the great nations of Europe.

The Daily Express, less reserved, declared:
Mr. Poincaré's resignation is that of a Prime Minister who has persistently rejected the British idea of what a future European policy should be on the subject of reparations and pacification of Central Europe. He had quarrels with three British governments. An unparalleled decision presents itself to Mr. Mac Donald. If he is fortunate enough to succeed, he will achieve immense success for himself and the entire country.

Likewise the Daily News (liberal)
The significance of the French election result now seems to be clearly recognized by the civilized world. There is no longer a dictator of Europe in France, there is no longer a large majority in France with a servile belief in its magical power to bring prosperity and happiness to a great nation through cruel oppression. of another.

On the other hand, the Chicago Tribune writes:
Now that American government officials have recovered from their surprise at Mr. Poincaré's defeat, their main concern is to what extent acceptance of the Committee of Experts' report will be affected. Hope is expressed that the change will hasten the solution to the ongoing problems.
Banking opinion on Wall Street is more than favorable to the new parties in the political world, the Socialist Labor Party believes it sees in the result of the French elections another proof "that the world is on the threshold of a new social order
There is a general disposition in the country's press to highlight the fall. by Mr. Poincaré as proof that France has put aside the militarism of which it was accused and that it is now ready to collaborate seriously with Great Britain to reach a settlement with Germany.


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