The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-06
No U. S. Troops Likely to Be
Sent to Poland, Wash \
ington Says.
NO LOANS PROBABLE
American Aid Depends on
Congress = Secretary
Houston Hopeful

Washington, Aug, e.-q.s.N. So
There is little likelihood of American
troops being used in Poland in an at
tempt to stay the Russian advance, not
even the troops already in Europe. ac-
cording to official belief here today.
News of the fall of Warsaw is ex-
pected almost hourly and it may be
mat the American legation has already
leIt the Polish capital for Graudenz,
northwest of Warsaw on the road 10
oantzing, as Secretary OF State Colby
mas cabied Secretary John c. White,
charge daffairs, to leave when he con.
siqers the danger imminent.
instructions have gone out from
washington calling on the emba ssies in
Gundon. can,a Paris and other 'yopean
ment informed as rapidly Al q ible on
al phases of the crisis is ad-
and as !. r mcmentarily Subj "ssSSSn sensrsl
Foreign diplomatists re in con.
partment.
Great pressure is brought TO
bear on the AmeriS u oyernment 20
participate to the extent nos
sible In the effort 4 being made bv
ne aii,ed nations We the situation
that little can beNAas6ne without the
consent OF congress that would mater-
iaiIy aid the Poles in their present peril.
OIilclals generally discredit the idea of
the United States Joining with the all
lies IN arms or men for use In Poland.
whatever else may be done They do
NOT appear sympathetic to sending ad-
ditional troops to Europe at this time.
ana admit that there are"too few al
ready there to be of service even IL
America wore disposed to use them.
Thhe administration is watching the
situation with attention and anxiey. II
Is understood. but is unwilling to
tempt to cover the situation.
No v. S. Loans.
Whatever aid the United States may
extend to Poland. II will not Include
loans by the United States government.
IL IL was indicated today. Secretary OF the
~ = aeasury fouston stated that so far
no representations have been made to
ms department looking to financial aid.
foiish representatives have appealed
1or certain materials and supplies which
couid not be furnished from this co,In-
try, 1t was said. The BRUSSELS financial |
conference at which the eastern situ-
alton, including Poland's condition might |
nave taken up. has again been indef,-
nftely postponed and officials here are |
frankly puzzled as to what steps they
i"i6ht ue CaIleu on TO take, or what |
preparations this country might be ex-
pected TO make for participating intthe |
conference.
The general financial condition of the |
principal European countries, Secretary
Houston said, appears much more ia
vorable than it did not long ago, aside
the conditions in Poland.
On More Sound Basis,
Secretary Houstons pointed rout that
these countries appear TO be putting
themselves on a more sound basis and
that conditions might he expected 10
continue to improve
Reports that financial statements from
the various countries represented at the
Brussels conference will be called for. |
are met with the statement from Secre- |
tary Houston that this country's out |
look is much moro favorable He stated |
that further liquidation can be looked |
for from now on and pointed out that |
the tendency has heen lately to keep
the pressure on credits more normal
THAT can he regarded as a healthy |
sign" he said. "Of course, there will |
he seasonahle demand for heavy credits |
due to crop movements. but that is nor |
NAL and should be met. II Is the con-
stant pressure at all times that must |
be taken care OF, and I feel that this |
pressure Is being gradually brought to |
normal"