New-York tribune., 1920-02-24
Lloyd George Believed to
Have Overcome Paris
Objections; Sentiment
of Nation Backs Him
All Britain Echoes
Cry Against Turk
Conference of Experts to
Survey Worlds Finan-
cial Needs Is Forecast
By Arthur S. Draper

IRON INC i'rtONncS European Bureau
Copyright. 1920. New York Tribune Inc)
LONDON, Feb. 23-Pendng receipt
of President Wilson's note on the Adr-
attic controversy, discussion Of a set
tlement with Russia displaced the
Turkish question at days meeting of
the Allied Supreme Council
At the close of the session it was
apparent that Lloyd Georges Russian
policy was winning out at the peace
conference and that the Premier had
gained another substantial victory in
the negotiations. Apparently France is
agreeing to a compromise with the un-
derstanding that the financial and eco
nomlc assistance for Russia is to be
extended by Great Britain.
1t was announced officially that a
conference Of international financial
experts will be held soon under the
auspices of the peace conference. 1t
VIII be asked to make a survey of
interdependence Of the Allies and
Russia. This conference must not be
confused with the international finan-
cial congress called by the league of
nations or the special gathering of
financial representatives of the differ
ent governments.
The general atmosphere at the con-
ference, however, was far from salts
factory Anxiety over the outcome of
the Adriatic issue and dissatisfaction
with the provisional decisions on the
settlement of the Turkish problem
were plainly evident
Rumanian Plea Heard
The conference heard the report of
James O'Grady on the negotiations with
Maxim Litvinoff, the Soviet representa-
tive, in Copenhagen, and the Rumanan
Premler's views on a settlement of the
Russian problem. The Rumanian rep
resentative said he was anxious for an
early decision by the Allies, as his
country was unwilling to take an in
the Bolsheviki.
Memorials presented to the council
included one signed by large number
OF British representatives. of all po-
lltlcal parties protesting against de-
cision to permit the Turk to remain
in Europe. Other memorials contained
pleas for recognition of the Soviet gov
ernment, which were signed by Gen
eral Cough and many other British
soldiers and civilians attached to the
Russian mission. These created a pro-
found impression here
The action added weight to the move
ment now gaining impetus for an
agreement with Russia, which is be-
heved certain to come speedily. For
humanitarian, economic and CONNER
clal reasons the movement is gaining
wide support. Hence, if the confer
ence decides to make peace with Lenine
which it is almost certain to do
the British government will find few
criticisms of its policy.
Millerand's Position Difficult
week ago the announcement of
opening OF peace negotiations with the
Bolsheviki would have been greeted
with scorn, but if Premier Lloyd
George elects now to follow this course
he will meet with negligible opposi-
ton. But although Mr.. Lloyd George
has little to fear, Premier Millerand
has not such bright outlook, and it
Will take much missionary work on the
part of those in favor Of peace with
Russia to convince M. Millerand. For
that reason Mr.. Lloyd George will have
to go slowly, for he cannot afford to
endanger Franco British relations.
LONDON, Feb. 23 CBy the Asso-
ated ss).-Premer Lloyd George is
not likely to alter his opinion that the
Turks should remain in Constantinoplc,
Continued ON 1,n0e thrce