The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-06-10
AWAIT WILSON
MOVE IN RUSSIA
Allied Diplomats Chafe at De-
lay in Fixing Far East
Policy.
INTERVENTION Is URGED
Conflict of Opinion Among
Presidents Advisers Said to
Be Cause Of InactiOn.
Special Despntch 10 TaH srx.

Sp<V0i DeSpnIch 10 lhE SCN.
WAsRINoroN. June S.--A conflict Of
opinion among some OF the Presidents
closest advisers ia believed to be re-
sponsible for the delay In formulating
a definite plan OF action with respect
20 Russia. Meantime there IL evidence
Of growing impatience in Allied diplo-
matte circles at this delay and feeling
that valuable opportunity is being
allowed to slip away because this Gov
ernment appears to be without policy
at a time when the initiative in any
plan to help the Russian people, in the
opinion Of diplomats. should come from
the United states.
An agitation in favor of intervention
in the form Of an expedition into 81
beria either as a joint enterprise or by
the japanese alone is in full! swing in
Entente diplomatic circles. opinion in
these circles seems TO be unanimous in
favor OF such action and coupled VITA
this Ia always the insinuation that now
IL ever. Is the time for such action
That Intervention with clear eXposi-
ton Of its plan and purpose to help the
Russisn people would be successful In
stopping the German invasion and DE-
prive the Teutons OF the advantages they
are beginning to derive by reason OF the
Brest- -Litovsk treaty, Ia unQuestioned by
the diplomats. But they are plainly
waiting for President Wilson TO take the
lead in bringing about definite action.
Considering sissOn Report.
President Wilson has been giving in
81; 70 the RuaSian DrOD-
lem and has now before him full re-
port made BY Edgar f, Sisson OF the
Committee Of Public Information, who
recently returned from Russia after
prolonged stay. Mr.. Sisson went over to
observe conditions and engage In propa-
ganda work. He has had several con-
ferences with the President and Is also
understood to have talked with Col.
House and officials OF the State Depart
ment
While Mr.. Sissons report has been
kept closely guarded. it Is UNDERSTOOD
that it favors action beyond merely the
circulation OF literature.
One plan which has been placed be-
fore the President, believed to have been
prompted by Mr. Sisson's report would
have this Government participate in a
joint military expedition by way OF
Siberia, but would couple this with the
despatch of several commissions pre-
pared to help the Russian people restore
their financial and agricultural systems
The simultaneous despatch OF these
commissions. It IL said, would be an
earnest Of the intention of the Allies
really to help Russia. Present condi-
tions in Russia are such. it is held. that
II would be next to useless to send such
commissions to Russia unless they had
the support Of military force when
would give assurance to the Russian
people that they would be protected from
the disorderly elements.
This plan 1t Ia known has the backing
of some of those whom the President
frequently has relied upon for advice.
II Is now being urged by them that II
any military action be taken. America
and the other Allies must Join with
Japan II the support Of the Russians
and tho local soviets Is to be obtained.
To this plan Secretary Lansing Is
understood to have raised objection
He 10 In favor OF a continuation OF ef'
forts through diplomatic channels
rather than recourse at this time ia
armed Intervention. Before resortina
to this the diplomats now In Russia
would have to be recalled or protection
given tfen,.
As for Gen. March and tho General
stan they are apparently all in favor
Of concentrating Americas' effort on
the western front and tho diversion oi
any troops ~ siberia docs not appeal
to thsm. 95e