The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-27

New York Herald Bureau,
London, Nov. 20.
Considerable progress toward an
Anglo-French agreement regarding Rus
STA was made by the Prime Ministers
OF Great Britain and France at their
meeting here to-day. Despite the fact
thas most of London is laughing at
Washington d. Vanderllp's claims Of
huge concessions ana contracts to supply
the Bolshevid with machinery and es-
sentials, his assertions regarding the
situation in Russia have made an in-
preston in high quarters. They have
been used as a means for convincing
the French that their stubborn attitude
toward the Soviets will not pay. Also, IT
was intimated that the contact between
Premier Lloyd George and Premier
Leagues had gone long way toward
Strengthening out the differences of opin-
ion on the German reparation scheme.
SO far as could be learned, the Greek
question was not discussed as yet by
the Premiers.
Premier Leagues said to-day that he
was more than ever convinced of the
necessity for Anglo French solidarity.
II felt this before the war" he said.
sand since the war the conviction Is
stronger than ever with me that this
must be the future policy OF the two
countries There can be no serious mis-
understanding between France and
Great Britain in regard to basic ques
tons The solutions to be given on all
great problems are so obvious it would
Oe impossible for Great Britain and
France not TO agree. Even IL some
problems We're so complicated they
might have the appearance of being
insoluble nevertheless perfectly good
faith and good will on both sides will
inevitably result in the two Govern
ments arriving at satisfactory solu-
tion of all questions.
And not only should Great Britain
and Frence, but also Europe and the
whole world, find a solution of these
problems. but they should effect their
reconstruction and, finally the peace of
the whole world"
That declaration by Premier Leygues
was welcomed by London as striking a
new keynote. in 40 far as the French at
titude is concerned. on such questions as
Russia and Germany. II was interpreted
here in the light of Premier Lloyd
Georges Guildhall speech, indicating the
British belief that both Germany and
Russia must be restored to normal con-
ditions before the work of peace is COM
pete.
Germany Must lie Helped.
The British doctrine has been that
Germany must be helped 10 her feet II
she is expected to pay what the Allies
require of her, and also that trade with
Russia must be restored IL the Russian
markets are 10 be opened for English
goods and Russia again become source
Of supply for food and raw materials
DE- l..
commodate himself to this doctrine. a
points-an agreement which will carry
out the British theory and at the same
time satisfy legitimate French demands
that victorious France not be compelled
TO pay more for the war than does van
qushed Germany. and that France not
be asked to sacrifice her assets in Rus
STA merely to revive British trade.
Also il was intimatod to THE NEW
YORK HERALD correspondent in an au-
thoritetive quarter that such assurances
mad been received from Greece that the
Premiers' conference would decide to
take no action, not only until after the
Greek plebiscite but untr Constantine
has had line 20 prove his professions OF
friendship. While the reported offer OF
the Constantinists to undertake the
crushing Of the Turkish Nationallsts,
thus relieving Armenia, is admittedly a
big bait II was said that other really
official assurances from Athens had been
received which probably would prompt a
postponement OF any hostile action by
the Allies In connection with Greece
There IS no likelihood that ex-Premier
Venizeos will come to the conference,
but the arrival OF Count Sforza, Italian
Premier. IS awaited with great interest.
II is not considered unlikely that the
italian Foreign Minister may come here
with NJ. Nenizelos's personal viewpoint.