Evening star., 1921-08-12

BY the Associated Press.
PARIS. August 12.-France and
Great Britain have decided to refer
the Upper Silesian question to the
league of nations. it was announced
here today This question. which in
. wolves drawing a frontier between
Poland and Germany in Upper Silesia,
threatened yesterday to bring about a
break in the meeting of the supreme
allied council.
This decision was considered here
today to have solved the crisis that
arose between France and England.
The announcement said that certain
insurmountable difficulties which had
arisen between Italy, Japan and Eng
land, on one hand, and France. on the
other" had given rise to the solution
decided upon.
1t was understood the supreme coun-
| Gil would continue its agenda, es-
peciaily the discussfoH fof relief to
Russia, during the absence of MIR.
Lloyd George. The British premier de-
layed his departure, and there were
| rumors this afternoon that he might
not leave until tomorrow morning.
L. S. to Keep Hands on.
Ambassador Harvey told the council
this morning that the United States
government had thought from the be-
ginning that the Upper Silesian ques-
tion was purely European one. and
as it now was to be referred to the
league of nations, in which the United
States was not represented. he thought
he would be interpreting the view of
his government by not participating
in the decision to refer the question
to the league,
The official statement issued after
today's cabinet meeting said:
Premier BRAND gave an account OF
the present stage of the supreme
councils work, more especially con-
cerning Upper Silesia. The position
| taken by the French delegation re-
ceived the unanimous support of the
cabinet"
Suggestion Of Lloyd George.
The decision to refer the question
to the league of nations was taken
under the second clause of article XI
of the Versailles treaty; together with
articles MI and XIII. These are
parts of the covenant of the league
of nations, and provide for reference
to that body of ANY circumstance
whatever affecting international re-
lations which threatens to disturb
international peace or the good un-
| derstanding between nations upon
| which peace depends"
The suggestion that the matter be
referred to the league was made by
Mr. LLOYD George ana M. brldnQ con-
| Cured Immediately.
NJ. BRAND wore a satisfied air upon
leaving the Hotel Crillon. and con-
firmed reports that a settlement had
been reached. 1t was understood that
Mr.. Lloyd George would attend this
forenoonS meeting Of the supreme
council.
1t was learned that Premier BRAND
proposed to Mr.. Lloyd George this
morning that the United States be
asked to arbitrate the Sileslan con-
| troversy. but this proposal was aban-
doned in favor of the British pre-
mier's suggestion that the matter be
left to the league.
THE supreme council has decided
| to refer the Upper Silesian question
to the league of nations" said MIR.
Lloyd George upon leaving the coun-
Gil meeting shortly before noon to
take his train for London. Our de-
cision was unanimous.
Unanimous Decision.
Did Ambassador Harvey voter" in
quired a correspondent.
II said" replied the prime minister.
| that our decision was unanimous"
Upon leaving the British prime min
| ister's headquarters Premier BRAND
said no agreement had yet been re-
ported. but he added:
Il shall continue hopeful"
1t appears that when the British
and French premiers breakfasted to-
gether today and afterward went
over the report of the experts who
had been considering the definite
drawing of the boundary between
Poland and Germany in Upper Silesia,
| the two premiers found themselves
still holding divergent opinions as to
| what ought to be done with the
| larger part of the Upper Silesian area.
! They had agreed that it should be
divided, but Mr.. Lloyd George wanted
to give most of it to Germany, while
NJ. BRAND held out for giving II -
| Poland.
After two hours and a half of dis
cussion they had to leave for Ram
bouillet, where they, with others,
were luncheon guests of President
Millerand. Late in the afternoon
they resumed consideration of the
subject, with Premier Bonomi Of Italy
participating.
Germany.Poland Warned.
| On the question Of additional allied
| troops for Upper Silesia. the supreme
council adopted in principle a plan
| for sending reinforcements after the
league of nations has handed down
| its decision on the Silesian question.
Great Britain, Italy and France each
| to send it's share. Meanwhile, the
supreme council is sending warning
| to the German and Polish govern
ments that order must be maintained
| in the disputed territory
] Mr.. Lloyd George expressed the
| opinion that there would be no
1 trouble in the district provided the
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