New-York tribune., 1920-05-30
Europe Now Is Attempting
to Find Economic, Po-
litical and Financial Sta
bilify in Negotiations
To Meet Germans Soon
Business Parleys Declared
Promptedby MaterialRea-
sons; Remember Outrages
By Arthur s. Draper
Spec.ol Cable to The Tribano

Copyright. 1870. New York Tribune Inc
LONDON, May 29.--June will be q
memorable month in the history of
the reorganization OF Europe.
The days when the world thought the
victors could dictate the peace have
passed and Europe is now attempting
70 find economic, political and finan-
eial stability through negotiations.
An important Russian delegation Is
IN London at the invitation Of Signor
Nitti, chairman Of tho Supreme Eco
nomic Council, and it is semi officially
announced that Premier Lloyd George
and Krassin, member Of the Soviet
government, with confer on trade and
political questions. It IS an amazing
advance since the time when the Prin-
kipo conference was rejected.
The meeting Of British statesmen
and Bolshevik leaders in London Is
an event Of historical Importance. Lat
er IN the month comes the Spa confer
ence, when Allied and German leaders
will discuss the fixing Of the sum
which the vanqushed must pay In the
form Of reparations.
Governments Support Meetings
Gustav Ador, former President Of
Switzerland, is here now comforting
on che league Of nations and arrange
rents for the Brussels financial con-
ference, which will be called immedi-
stely after the Spa deliberations. Stimuli
taneously conferences are being held
Independently by representatives of
the great industries Of England, France
Italy and Germany. Practically all Of
these gatherings have governmental
support, statesmen and business men
cooperating for the reesta blishment of
trade relations. A British statesman
who has spent his long life in Euro
pcan politics and won the highest
honors of his country says.
The paramount task of the world
to-day is production. The grain sup
ply is inadequate and sportation
is demoralized Europe needs great
quantities of food and raw material
These are facts, and il they are kept
mind we can understand why there
is so much unrest and dissatisfaction"
Material Reasons Prompt Action
These business negotiations and at
tcmpts 20 reestablish trade relations
ore not inspired by moral reasons.
Politicians and hard headed business
men are not unmindful of their moral
re possibility, but they are acting now
Tor material reasons. The misdeeds
and outrages of the Germans and Rus
SLAMS are not forgotten by those who
are trying to reestablish relations, but
they fail to see how conditions can be
improved by allowing things to drift.
On the contrary they believe the
poicy Of drifting will lead to dis
aster
showed Nicholas Murray Buffers
reasons for refusing to recognize Soviet
Russia to prominent Briton.
"Of course it is his right to oppose
recognition because it might lead to
commercial gain" the Briton said,
but what would DR.. Butler DO? Can
he suggest any way whereby Europe
can obtain grain and raw materials
she needs to avert disaster? We de-
spise Bolshevism, but Europe needs
supplies which Russia can give US
when she is stabilized"
Americans Seek Business
American concerns are after Ger
man, Turkish and Russian business,
but they are working independently.
whereas the Allied interests have the
support and advice Of their govern
ments. No better illustration of the
change OF sentiment in Great Britain
can be given than the reception given
60 500 Austrian children who arrived
last week from Vienna These young
sters, who suffered all the hardships
and deprivations of war, are forerun-
ners of an army of children who will
be entertained by England during the
next six months.
The moral effect Of their visit can
not be minimized. It Is bound to have
an important effect on international
relations. However great the hatred
engendered by the war, it is certain
to be dissipated by the presence of
these "kiddies," upon whom sno re-
sponsibility rests. Europe has learned
1t Is impossible FOR any nation to be
isolated. All countries must CO.
operate for the welfare Of humanity.
statesmen are sinking their national
differences In hope Of Improving class
relations.