"They were quiet when they had the sword in their hands until just recently. Now that Germany is sharpening their sword in the back, they cry for peace."
"Whatever it was, Marshal Foch's will has ended."
"Right. The Locarno Treaties mean you can't invade in exchange for not being invaded."
Then why make such a proposal right after the Ruhr situation ended?
1).A promise not to occupy the Ruhr again.
2).A plea not to start another Great War.
Personally, for the France I know, the hidden true meaning is closer to 2, but since they say it's for peace, let's move on.
But I think I could add one more here.
That's 3.
The claim that they don't need security guarantees from Russia.
Somehow I get the feeling those treaties are targeting us who weren't invited.
Which country has the most dangerous security in current Europe?
Hungary who gave up their capital?
Greece who couldn't join Pan-Slavism?