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...Governments of France, Italy, Belgium, Tokyo sent their replies individually to the British Government. Strict secrecy was maintained concerning the nature of these notes. Most of the news printed by the press on the diplomatic aspect of the Ruhr was based on vague official statements coupled with unreliable "inside information...
...Ruhr the French opened the frontier into Germany. It was closed on July 1 as penalty for bombing outrages. Thousands of Germans crossed the line of demarcation, fearing a renewal of the blockade...
...This fact led to a wide popular outburst on the part of the Dutch people against the proposed Government plan to increase the Navy, which means that the taxpayers will be burdened with new taxation at a time when economy should be the paramount consideration, especially since the Ruhr occupation has had disastrous effects on Dutch trade. There seems little chance of the Government obtaining a majority in the Second Chamber for a Navy bill...
...Communism was reflected in the results of the elections of candidates to the annual convention of the Metal Workers' Union. In Berlin the Communists polled twice as many votes as the Socialists, who had previously controlled the union. Other notable Bolshevik gains occurred in Saxony and the Ruhr...
During the past week it is certain that the British Government modified its original stand against the Ruhr occupation. This was chiefly on account of unshakable French policy. The tenor of the note takes into account French views and is accordingly " exceedingly circumspect." The change in the attitude of Premier Baldwin is purely diplomatic and will in no way affect the British decision to isolate France in Europe as an extreme measure. To some extent a desire to revivify the Entente Cordiale is responsible for this eleventh-hour shift...