New-York tribune., 1921-06-18
League 10 Include Amer
lea and Germany May
Result From Meeting
Of BRAND and Curzon
Move Inspired by
European Disorder
More Lenient Attitude To-
ward Berlin Back of
Suggestion ; Harding
Approval To Be Sought
By Wilbur Forrest
SoseiaI Gable to The Tribune

Copyright. 1871, New York Tribune Inc
PARIS, June 1T.-To-morrow's con-
ference between Premier BRAND and
fhe Marquis of Curzon, England's For
eign Minister, is expected to lay the
foundation of world movement. The
opinion prevails tonight that it NAV
form the nucleus of far-reachire pour-
parlers that eventually will alter the
whole political complex of Europe and
bring the United States into her long
delayed role as an aid in the preserva-
ticn of world peace.
The foundation of the movement lies
in change that is developing in the
French attitude toward Germany.
Premier BRAND is now behind the prof,
ect that will mean a new association
OF nations, including Germany, that
has for its sole object the mainten-
ance OF world amity. This is tn he
begun by the establishment first NJ
peace in Europe.
Former Premiers at Meet;ny
As preliminary to to-n1orrow's con.
@ 80 teiilier brand called in for
mef PRESIDENT Raymond Poincare, Paul
p.enler ana all the former Premiers
OF france, to discuss with them the
new French policy. Tomorrow Briand
will tell Lord Curzon that France
Tavors conciliatory policy toward
Germany and the reconstruction. rather
than the division, of Europe. He will
say that France believes it ia the duty
OF both nations to work for the peace
OF Europe, even though this means chat
Dotn England and France will have to
make concessions. The Premier will
assert that any Anglo-French agree
ment must bind not only the United
Kingdom but all the British dominions
as we'll.
Premier BRAND believes it is neces-
sary to aid not only Germany in recon
struction, but also Austria and Turkey
If constant disorders in the Near East
are to. be avoided. A friendly attitude
toward Italy is regarded as paramount
The Tribune correspondent learns
that Premier BRAND is prepared to
stick by what he terms his policy of
European reconstruction. Such a policy
Is known by the French Foreign Office
to be, most agreeable to the United
States, and it is the cooperation OF the
washington government that Europe
desires more than anything else.
In line with this policy, it is believed
that before the end of this month there
viii be modification of the German
indemnity terms. The size of the an
nual payments Germany must make
viii be increased, but this will be offset
oy the lowering of other payments
winch Germany has asked in order to
1acllltate reconstruction
Need of Alliance Felt
Although to-morrow's meeting for
che moment is of tiny surface signif-
canoe, 1t is get-together session of
representatives of the two great DOW
ooth sides Of the Channel are con-
,yinced of the impossibility of the
healthy recuperation of Europe if the
continent is to be menaced constantlv
o.y the political differences of the lead
ing Allied powers. Both France and
Gfeat Britain have tried to pursue
separate ways for the past few months,
Mieh S almost disastrous results. Little
pres have constantly been farinp up
mere and there. one nation squirting
water on the flames while the other
pours on gasoline. Examples of this
sE,tuation are to be found in the Near
asse, Where Great Britain is pro-Greek
ana sl france is pro-Turk, and again in
upper Silesia, where the British are
prT3,,German To-, and the French pro- Polish.
me dangers growing out of these
ana an similar differences have begun to
Snrow scare into the London and
saris cabinets. This is particularly
tsue G In England, where Premier Lloyd
ueorge. pleading i'll health, has dis
psatcned his Foreign Secretary with
slean ps; slate to get together with
London Makes First Move
,,o Moreover, week ago the ouai
aIu.fsay was ready to talk concessions.
ni,, uun only when Downing Street was
sSlj1Iing TO break the ice. Experimental
ealioons to test the political air cur
NsAts on the question of an Anglo.
ssnch alliance were sent up in the
ana Inspired London press fortnight ago
emu the possibility proved to be encour-
lslne. Premier BRAND meanwhile
fnspt silent and succeeded in forcing
A'unoon to make the first move.
,1stens'biy Lord Curzon and Premier
Sane S;Iale VIII confer on the Turkish and
"isS'an problems, but it is certain that
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