Stranica 4 [4]
- page four ¬
free would be only a sham. The advantage for the G_rmans
would be, that according to the thought of Hoffman, the rela=
tions between the Saar and France would be re-negociated after
the plebiscite. Among the technical sugzestions for the free
plebiscite there is one point too, which is striking German
observers as interesting t the provision, that all outside
influences should be banned during the plebiscite fight. The
Germans here are asking, whether in the mind of Hoffmen this
means only the banning of all G,rman influence, or whether it
is genuinely meant.
Be it asit may. From an international point of view
one thing has been gained t the Freneh and the Germans, the
Sear Governement and the @“rmans are talking again. The points
of view have gotten much closer already, and the possibility
of a mutually acceptable compromise lcoks rather hopeful- The
American pressure 4s working in that direction. And the French
interest Rien the seme, especially since the French begin to
realize that their position onthe Saar becomes untenable.
The days of the present Saar R gime are certainly counted. The
question only is : how mich of°it can be saved in a fubure
European Status ? Because it certainly would be a pity, if the
Saar would remain in some unsatisfactory form as a bone of
contention between France and G rmanye