Evening star., 1921-08-07
VOICE OF AMERICA
MAY END STRIFE
Mere Word of Ambassador Harvey Could
/ Settle Discordant European Policies
Which Threaten All.

sion into Silesia independently
Great Britain. Feeling again fiared up
in England. France dispatched a note
to Germany asking the safe conduct of
troops through Germany into silesia.
Germany. as France says, insolently
refused the request unless 1t be one
coming from all the allies. France
turned to England, demanding that
England join the request. England re-
fused again. insisting on session of
the supreme council. A serious dead
lock only was ended when Great Brit
ain. in winning her point in regard to
calling the supreme council for the set
tlement of the Silesian question, finally
did join the allies in a request on Ger
many for safe conduct for troops.
Strife Not Yet Over.
The action was heralded as ending
Britain. This is not true. 1t can
never be true as long as the current
of political and diplomatic thought
In Downing street and at the Quad
dOrsay are running in opposite di-
rections. There is sure to be trouble
council over the fixing Of Silesian
boundaries. unless there be a mediat-
ing voice or unless Lloyd George and
BRAND do what they are not expected
Ambassador Harvey. it is believed.
has received definite instructions
from President Harding and Secretary
Hughes as to their attitude on the
Silesian question. and even though
Ambassador Harvey may not take an
active part in initiating discussion of
these views, undoubtedly he will air
them when 1t appears that the con-
ference is about To end without con-
crete action in the way Of settlement.
prudence If this country by nom
interested expression Of views can
bring about a settlement Of an issue
which sooner or later may engulf
from America may be sufficient, for
there is noticeable desire on the part
Of the allies to heed the wishes Of
this country. Statesmen of foreign
to the shores of the ocean interven-
ing to find out what the diplomatic
wild waves may be carrying from
America 1t Is realized thoroughly
that ancient antipathies. natural or
created. and inherent jealousies. ex-
times preclude desired agreements.
Nationalistic interest invariably is
espoused by statesmen whose tenure
depends. upon so doing. The CO.
veal is extremely difficult. and this
difficulty is exemplified to no greater
degree than in various attempts to
settle the Silesian question.
Fixing up Boundaries.
The whole Silesian issue is still
extremely dangerous. Undoubtedly
Premier Lloyd George will endeavor
tween Polish and German territories
as marked out by the plebecite vote. 4
Germany through this will obtain
many of the rich industrial sections
which France feels Poland shoe
have for the economic welfare of the
lot IVao yoH pr
France are closely bound by alliances,
naturally France will go far before she
surrenders to the British viewpoint.
Englands' hand Is strengthened by
the adherence of Italy to the policy
of fixing definite. boundaries.
the situation and Ambassador Har-
vey may play a leading role, though
officially II never may become known.
Not at the moment at least.
If the boundaries are fixed the
troops to Silesia to enforce their |
edicts. and, IL after the whole sttua- |
tion has been aired thoroughly and i
some definite steps taken toward set |
tlement. it may be expected that Eng
troops. provided the genuine need is |
shown. There Is still serious doubt. !
however, both Germany and Poland |
will be satisfied with any decision !
OF the supreme council, but II edicts |
are backed by force both of the |
nations may take heed and |
reluctantly agree to abide by the de- |
cisions reached.
And, if Ambassador Harvey can I
help in the adjustment of difficulties |
between the allies themselves and |
lead to a fair and square adjustment |;
of Silesian problems. respecting the
rights of all, it can be truthfully said I
that America will have done as much I
or more than any other factor to !
hasten the day of cooperative en-
deavor in the removal of all war !
scars from Europe's body polite.