Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-04-04
ALLIES STUDY
CONCESSIONS TO
SOVIET REGIMES
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Food Shipments to- Russia
and Food and Coal to Hun
gary May Be Used Against
BoISheviSm

PARIS, April 3.-Important eco
nomic concessions to the soviet gov
eminent in Russia and Hungary are
being considered by the big four"
today.
The allies, it was understood,
practically convinced that the sit
uation in those two countries
demands immediate attention and
that some sort of understanding with
their governments is as urgent as
peace with Germany.
Food shipments to Russia and
Hungary and coal expectation to the
latter country, probably will conSti-
tute the allies initial move to check
the westward spread of BOlShev-
ism.
Official advices from American
representatives in Hungary indicate
that the country would make large
concessions to the allies in return Tor
food and fuel The new government,
according to these advices, is con-
6olidating its position and giving
every evidence OF permanency. Good
order prevails. hungarian leaders
are still Stressing the fact that their
government is ''communistic" as dis
llnguiShed from the Russian BOi-
sheVlki system. Property sequestra-
ton, it was said, does not apply TO
Considerable significance has been
attached to the order for General
SHUTS, South African leader, to
proceed Immediately to Hungary. 1t
was announced that General Smuts
arising out OF the armistice on
which the supreme council desires
further information Unofficiaily,
it is understood he will open neSo-
tiations which will provide the ba-
sis of an agreement between Hun
gary and the allies.
In case the big four" should de-
eide to send food into Russia, it is
declared that strict provisions would
be made for the soviet government
to cease hostilities and permit, the
states which have broken away from
the Bolsheviki to decide their own
fate. There is reason to believe, it
was learned from reliable sources,
she can have food.
Premier Lloyd George is reported
to favor giving Russia food. The
French press recently printed an ar
suggesting it. would be a good idea
to do something toward restoring
order in Russia. The article, sug-
gested food. as the best means Tor
Deaths from starvation in Russia
are so numerous and conditions are
so pitiable that it is felt 1000 re-
lief would help to swing the Rus
scheme than that of Bolshevism.
Last nights official communlque
regarding Yesterdays meeting of the
big four" announced that progress
was made" 1t is known, however
that. those close to President VIII
son were not SO optimistic as they
were Tuesday. The only subject on
which the big four appeared to
be making real progress was that
of reparations, which was taken up
again today, along with other mat
ters. The conferees, it was learned,
are still inclined to favor the scheme
for establishing a special perma-
nent separations committee, winch
would collect. indemnities as the
Germans were able to pay, leaving
the exact amount underlined.
Mr.. Wilson was scheduled to con-
fer with King Albert some time to-
day regarding Belgium,s general
claims. King Albert visited the Ho--
tel Crillon about noon, and engaged
in a lengthy conversation with Col
Onel House.