"France and the Mediterranean"

M. Andre Tardieu delivered the third of the series of Hyde lectures on "La France et les Alliances" yesterday afternoon in Sanders Theatre. His topic was "La France et la Mediterranee."

Gambetta, one of the first statesmen of the French republic, prophesied that the Mediterranean was to be the theatre of French action, and his prediction has been amply justified. France is today essentially a Mediterranean power.

In spite of many obstacles the Triple Alliance was finally formed between France, Spain and Italy. The alliance is desirable from a political point of view, and also for commercial and military reasons. The three nations oppose Germany's aggressive policy in Morocco, and support the French claims there.

The alliance is a natural one, as the three nations have always been friendly, and the resemblance of their languages makes an entente to be expected. The agreement was negotiated mainly through the efforts of M. Delcasse for France, and Leon y Castillo, Spain's ambassador at Paris. Their success was doubtful up to the last day, but the alliance was finally consummated and the treaty signed.

M. Tardiou will give his next lecture tomorrow afternoon in Sanders Theatre on "Le Conflit dos Alliances." Tickets, free of charge, may be obtained on application to W. G. Wendell, Claverly 2.