The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-04-16
Lloyd George Tells English
That Hun Treaty Ready.
Pleads for Free Hand for Those
Who Are Trying.
LEAGUE WORK SAVED TIME
Wants England To Keep Out
of Russian Mess.
Nations Topping Caused Peace
Conference To Hurry Work.

Conference To Hurry Work.
London. April 16.-The allied repre-
sentatives in Paris have arrived at a
complete understanding on the great
fundamental questions that would ef-
feet peace with Germany, Premier
Lloyd George declared IN addressing
the house of commons today. The
allies had formulated their demands
and he hoped that by the end of next
week they would be presented.
The premier made a vigorous at
tack upon those who had attempted
to sow dissension, distrust and suspi-
cion" between the nations whose cor
Ciality and good will toward each 9TH
G.: was essential" He could not con-
ceive of a, worse crime. he declared. at
q time wheTi nothing could save the
world but keeping the nations to-
gether.
1T is not true the United States and
Europe have been at variance" Mr..
Lloyd George declared, adding that no
one could have treated more Sympa-
theticaIly the peculiar problems and
special susceptibilities of Europe than
President Wilson. The premier dep
recated attempts to create dissenslon
among the delegates.
Replying in house of commons to
criticisms of his activities at the peace
conference in Paris, Premier Lloyd
George said the situation was still
full of perils for all Countries" He
pleaded that those who were trying
TO do their best he let alone"
mo conference in history said the
premier. had been faced with prob
lens of such variety. compleXity. mag
nitude and gravity. The congress
OF Vienna which was the nearest ap-
proach to it took eleven months for
its work, but that congress- Mr.. Lloyd
George pointed out, sank into in
Significance as compared with what
had been settled by this conference"
The time sper II by the peace con-
ference in framing the league of ma
tons plans saved time instead of
yasting it, Lloyd George declared. as
the league would provide means of
adjustment of possible errors.
Il would rather leave Russia Boil
sheviki until they see their way out of
it than see Great Britain landed in
bankruptcy" was one of the premier s
declarations.
L. S. and England Agreed.
1T is not true that the United States
and Europe have been at variance -
the premier declared. He deprecated
attempts to SOW dissensions among the
delegates.
In answer to a question from John
r. Clynes, a labor leader, whether ap-
proaches for peace had come from the
Russian government, the premier said:
I'VE have had no approaches of
any sort or kind. None have been
put before the conference"
To Keep Out of Russia.
Lloyd George said that it was his
earnest conviction that military inter-
vention in Russia would be the great
est act of stupidity.
Much as the British government de-
mier continued, it is not it's duty to
commit England to gigantic enter
prise in order to improve conditions
in Russia. He added:
Russia is country very easy to
invade and very difficult to get out
Of"
There was no question. he con-
tinued, of recognizing Russia. 1t had
never been proposed and had never
been discussed.
The premier said reliable informa-
tion showed that while the Bolshe-
wiki force was apparently growing.
Bolshevism itself was gradually wan
ing-breaking down before the re-
lentless force of economic facts
After referring 10 the worldwide
extent of the war. the premier said
that new states had sprung into
existence, some of them independent
some semi-independent, and some
that might be protectorates and altho
some indication of them must be
given.
To Correct Mistakes.
In his reference to the league of ma
tions deliberations, Mr.. Lloyd George
said the conference might have taken
NOR time, but for the fact that il
was setting up a machinery capable
of readjusting and correcting possible
mistakes.
And that is why the league of ma
tons. instead of wasting time, saved
time" he added.
THE conference had to shorten Its
labOrS, continued the premier ''be-
cause while it was trying to build. in
many lands the foundations of So
ciety were tumbling into the dust" Nc
body of men worked harder or in bet
ter harmony than the peace conferees
he asserted, and he doubted whether
any body of men ever worked under
greater difficulties.
Wild Men Screaming.
stones were Gathering on the root
and wild men were screaming thru
the keyhole. while the enormous issues
depended upon them, which required
calm deliberation." the premier said.
He asked for the opportunity for
such deliberation for the rest of the
journey. which was not at an end
Questions have cropped up at the
peace conference which imperiled the
peace of Europe but the premier be-
lieved that the conference had sur
mounted those difficulties.
He Wanted to Wait.
Early in his address the premier said bis
first impulse when he returned to England
from France was 10 await the much al
yertised criticisms of him. but inquiries
had shown that these were not forthcom-
ing. The reason assigned was. be was told
that he must not exoect criticism unit
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