Evening journal., 1920-07-27
PEACE With
ALLEUROPE,
SOVIETS' AIM
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ing toward peace between Russia and
the Allies. The note declared the
Moscow government sought TO estab-
lish "a definite agreement between
Russia and the powers which have
participated in hostile actions against
her or have supported such nations.
The note expressed astonishment ai
the British action In suspendlng trade
negOtialions with Russia and hoped
MAT Great Britain. In the future.
would refrain from violating us
agreements or imposing new condi-
tiOns."
Tchlcherln's proposal for a London
conference was transmitted by u1e
British government 10 all Allies III
was'not sent 10 the American govern
mont however u was understood
that II Premier Millerand refuses TO
attend the conferences, haly, England
and BELGIUM will hold an Independent
conference with the Russian Soviet
representatives and delegates from
/ the Russian border states. Both Lloyd
George and Count Sforza, Italian Tor
eign minister, eXerted pressure on
Premier Mlllerand at the Spa confer
cnce 10 modify The French attitude
toward the S0viets.
However. 10 was understood Miller
and has since stlffened his opposition
10 any dealings with The Moscow re-
/ glme.
There Is still an undertone Of dis
! trust In Downing street or the bol-
| shevlki. despite their apparent open
ness in recent negotiations. II was
declared that The Entente viii mol
cease their plans 20 assist POLAND
until an armlstcc between the ooun-
Try and the Soviets has been aotu-
ally concluded.
Tchiohorins delayed acceptance o
ube proposals OF Premier Lsiioy.
George. al Spa, were undoubtedly
backdo,Vn i'm the previous position o
Moscow. 10 was believed mere w
Sovicls would not negotiate with th'
bordcr States when the London con
ference Is held Their main object. j
was Indicated, will be 10 obtain recog
nillnn OF the BOlshevik government
! Tho conference at London, II II con
vencs as a. present appears likely
will also take up the question OF trad
with Finland and payment OF ih
Rnssian debt 10 France and Belgium
In British Official circles u wa
frankly admitted that recognition o
the soviet government Is complete eN
enfcct IL was stated That Lenlne ma
Won a diplomatic victory In his cor
duct OF the Polish negotiations.
wear ago. Il was pointed out the n
lies could have dictated almost an
+ kind OF terms 10 the s0viets. ON lh
- Iolher hand. Russia's position at pre-
n ent enables the BOlsheNiki TO mah
Z terms 10 the entente. Neither Gre'
. Britain nor France Is able to was
b. n war unOn Russia or prevent occl
e nation of Poland by the red armie
$ However, II was pointed out the 5.
Q vlets realize that concessions Nolui
4 tariy made now VIII ne much hlol
r favorable TO their plans for a 80
r. shevised world than SUCCESSES w. W.
n bv military fOrco. The opinion NJ
vailed here that Lenne Is playiI
In the qallery In The belief that q
q audience is the working mon OF u
J. "ld Ilovd George told the House
~ Commons the soViets had been 70
p; moi Ia send trade delegates to I'm
~, land until assurances were given lil
- poland would not be invaded, Ihe
J. assurances have been received ne sa
and me Russian delegates VIII shOrl
j. arrive In Great Britain 10 resui
\, negotiations. , -. ~
Pc ceeding. fighting between the BQlsn
vi Viii and poles continues along alnC
re me entire front. The reds contn
their advance In the southern secto
nj many points penelrating inc u
0xed hv the Allies as the Polish bou
darv The railroad from Uzecno ,.
L vakia was reported congSteu WI
/, lrains OF ammunition bound for /
land.