New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-07-31

oners. at had not decided at all thai
way when left said che Senator
He said he brought no official messages
from the Soviet government. He de-
clared he found conditions in Russia
improving. despite the famine.
49, senator France reiterated his belief
that there ahoulo he an immediate re-
sumption of trade salations between the
United States and Rassis.
"Aftcr three weeks devoted to about
the hardest work | cver expect to do,
literally filed with interviews with the
executives Of the Central government
of Mcsccw with the examination of
records, and so ar as the limited time
permitted, wish personal investigation
of basic condi sions, can confirm the
impression | had on entering that the
United States should Immediately re-
sumo trade relations with Russia a
statement issued by the Senator read.
"My own belief is that the resump-
ton should be of diplomatic relations,
but ] prefer to have that recommended
tion come from the commission which
we would have to send to negotiate q
trade agreement. | am certain that any
commission would see that prompt
recognition was desirable.
az find no indication whatever that
Russia is getting in a worse condition,
but, on the contrary, | feel that the
government officials are in harmony
and working patiently and Intelligent
" to bring about order and industry.
Recent DEGREES have inspired con-
fidence on the part of the Russian peo-
pie, and any contact with the outside
world now will be of great help.
British Trade Seekers Active
"Neither England nor Germany hest
tates to extend this aid, and | don't
see why America should. In fact, as
| crossed the border coming out of
Russia, | met special train of sleep
ing cars, baggage cars and flat cars
carrying red automobiles, which bore
the British coat of arms. 1t was
British trade delegation going into
Russia, and I thought there was no
reason why the American eagle should
1e%r I'd 20 where the British lion dares
venture"
In reply to a question as to whether
the Moscow Bolsheviki were trying to
revolutionize the world, including the
United States, Senator France said:
81 know nothing about the Third In
ternationale. But NO man worthy of
any attention ever believed that propa-
ganda could start revelations. Condi-
items are not propaganda, history
shows"
The Senator talked with both Lenine
and Trotzky and was suppressed by
them. II found that the Russian gov
eminent is handling the situation in q
statesmanlike way. Lenine is much
interested in American relations. The
Russian factories have not all ceased
opera ting; many are working we'll.
They are short Of raw material, but
that is not their fault. The peasants
are working the lands and the farms
arc prosperous, where they are not in
the famine and drought belt"
Abundant Exports Predicted
The Senator mentioned furs as one
of the possible products of trade with
the United States, and asserted that
*here would be plenty of exports when
the factories were equipped and agri-
cultural needs were supplied from
abroad. He thought a commission of
American experts would be welcomed,
but contended that Russia should have
the right to send one to America also.
81 am convinced that Russia will
carry out any guaranty or concessions
made in return from credit" the Sena-
tor declared
Describing his visit, he said he was
free to move about and see what he
liked, and the officials frankly ad-
mitted bad conditions where they ex-
listed.
"The famine condition in the Volga is
uneuestionably bad" continued the SEN
ator, land the government officials do
not conceal their anxiety. Just how
bad it is do not know, for | have no
first--hand information. The fact that
the Gorky commi ttee is making its APP
peal with the knowledge and approval
Of the government makes any discus
sion of that unnecessary.
Talks of Prejudice
"I cannot comment on the reports
that the terms of the American Relief
have been accepted, ex-
cept to say that any friendly contact
whatever that can be effected between
Russia and America will be of i'm
measurable benefit to both countries.
america has been denied uncolored
about Russia, for most peo-
pie in q position to give first hand in
formation are prejudiced witnesses
either on one side or the other. ! tried
to be impartial, for my sole interest is
in America, and without reservation |
can say l believe friendly relations
should be established for the sake of
America, particularly to sell the Amer
lean goods which are rotting and start
the fires in the furnaces Of the Aneri-
can factories which are idle"