FOOTNOTES:

[4] M. Poincaré's speech at Charleville on August 19th, on the subject of French policy in the Ruhr.

[5] The British note was sent to France, August 13th, 1923, and M. Poincaré's reply was received on August 23rd.

[6] The German Government fell on August 13th, 1923, and Herr Stresemann succeeded Dr. Cuno as Chancellor.

[7] House of Commons, July 16th, 1923.