Evening star., 1921-06-27
GERMANS ACCEPT
MOSCOW REGIME
Banker in Plan to Aid Trade
Believes Russia Is BeC0m-
ing More Liberal.
nv the AssOciat ted Press.


HAMBURG, June 26.-It is the pur-
nose of the German shipping, industrial
md banking interests here to take the
initiative in carrying on business with
Russia. An important step in this
direction already has been taken by the
organization of the German-Russian
Transport Company, In which the soviet
government officially holds a one-half
interest. and which will exercise gen.
,ral supervision of rail and water traf-
rc between German ports and Russian
destinations
The new organization has only a
nominal capital of 100000 marks, as it
Tor the present contemplates using only
the services of German traffic experts
VINO Will serve the soviet government
IN an advisory capacity, as Russia by
the terms of the agreement assumes
the payment of all transportation and
operating charges connected with the
forwarding of commodities purchased
Tor Russian account in Germany.
A leading member of the Warburg
banking house told the Associated
'ress today that German commercial
interests purposed to take the Moscow
reEime as it is and as a government in
;$t. He said he did not look for the
'arly downfall of Nikolai Lenin and
Leon Trotsky and that he believed their
forced disappearance from the govern
ment would result in unspeakable chaos.
Comments on L. ). Attitude.
The banker said he failed to un-
dcrStand why the United States iE-
nored the present soviet adminlStri-
lion in Russia. 1t was bis belief. he
said. that Leonid krassin. bolshevik
nVister of trade and commerce,
ShSuld be permitted to enter the
nited States with the purpose of
discussing Russia, either officially or
as an individual.
We believe Russia is becoming
more liberal and are not inclined to
share the opinion prevailing in many
Quarters that the country is being
run by radicals" the banker con-
-iRued 1.-THE Russian problem is so
intricate that a solution of it is i'm
possible of achievement by any one
power, or by private groups. 1t calls
for coordination and international
collaboration"
Other Leaders Opinions.
This banker reflected opinions eN-
pressed by other leaders of Ham,
burg's commercial interests who
talked on the subject. At the offices
of the Hamburg American line. when
controls the other half interest IN
the new German Russian Transport
com pany, the correspondent found
feeling of optimism with respect to
catly prospects for an active re-
sumption of trading between Ger
many and Russia.
| .'There is less reason for being
diffident about going into Russia un-
der present conditions than existed
when the European powers decided
TO venture into darkest Africa,
said one of the directors OF the Ham,
burg g-American line.
This man. as well as other German
leaders in big business" who recent
| " talked with Leonid Krassin, said
they were impressed with the person.
Iality and candor of the Russian.
we talked business only said the
Hamburg line director.
We did not discuss the future pol
Icy of the Moscow government or the
POSSIBLE prospects of new regime
there"
American Attitude.
That the United States, by deferring
.tion in recognizing Russia. was de-
Ipriving itself of practical advantages
(which should be seized Immediately
|was the opinion expressed by this
I,;erman shipping leader. He said the
|newly founded German Russian trans
hort company only represented the
framework for a Comprehensive for
|wartiing service. The functions of
1.-The company, he added, would be to
charter vessels and select ail-rail
routes and otherwise assist Russian
buyers to obtain the lowest freight
rates and generally expedite the
TRANSPORTATION of all commodities,
from toys to locomotives, bought in
Germany.
The Hamburg American line
Through the new organization s plac-
ling its traffic experts at the disposal
|of the soviet government. These ex-
|perts will work in conjunction with
the soviet trade commission recently
Established in Berlin under the direc-
80 he M
|pianiakov All purchases are to be
|Snade by the Russian government eX-
Cylsively pending the restoration of
|5ree trading, which leading German
business mon say will soon be forth
|ccming as a feature of Nikolai Lenin's
|reyiSed proCram