New Britain herald., 1921-08-12
Achievements to be Sent Into Disputed Territory by England France and Italy Fol-. lowing Decision.
Harvey Takes No OfficiaF Part in Deliberations-i U. S. View is That It Is European Question.

European Question.
 Paris. Aug. 12. tBy Associated Press)-The whole Silesian problem, involving questions which have- threatened severance of relations be- tween France and Great Britain for some time has been referred to the league of nations by the supreme ai- lied council. Premier Lloyd George, of Great Britain and Premier Briand. of France, decided upon this solution of the question this morning and their plan was unanimously approved later at.a meeting of the council
 Crisis Is Solved.
 This decision was considered hero today to have solved the crisis that arose between France and England The announcement said that certain insurmoutable dificulties which had arise between Italy. Japan and Eng land on one hand. and France on the other,' had given rise to the solution decided upon.
 It was understood the supreme council would continue its agenda, es- pecially the discussion of relief to Russia during the absence of MT. Lloyd George. The British premier delayed his departure and there were rumors this forenoon that he might not leave till tomorrow morning.
 Omcial Statement. The official statement issued after today's cabinet meeting said:
 Premier .Briand gave an account of the present stage of the supreme councils work. more especially con- corning Upper Silesia. The position taken by the French delegation re- ceived .the. unanimous support of the cabinet.',
 The decision to. refer the question to the league oY nations was taken under the. second clause of Article xI of the Versailles treaty. together with Articles XII and XIII. These are parts of the covenant of the league of nations and provide for ref erence to that body of "ar,y circun- stances whatever affecting inferna- tionaf relations which threatens to < disturb international. peace or the good understanding between nations upon which peace depends, A
 Briand Agrees.
 The suggestion that the matter be referred to the league was made by Mir Lloyd George and M. Brtand. concur-ed immediately.
 M. Briand wore satisfied air upon leaving the Hotel crillon. and con- firmed reports that a settlement had been reached.
 Harvey is Silent
 George Harvey. American an,bassa- : dor to Great Britain and representa-s tive of the United States at the meet ing of the supreme council did not take any position relative to referring the Silesian question to the league. [ according to a French official 1t was asserted his opinion was not asked and was not proffered.
 It was learned that Premier Briand proposed to MT. Lloyd GeorEe thin morning that the United States be asked to arbitrate the Silesian con- troversy, but this proposal was aban- doned in favor of the British pre- rnier's suggestion that the matter be left to the league.
 Lloyd George Speaks.
 sHThe supreme council has decided . to refer the, Upper Silesian question , to the league of nations" said Mr- Lloyd George, upon leaving the coun- cil meeting shortly before noon, to ]: take his train for London. Our de- : cision was unanimous.
 Did Ambassador Harvey vote z! inquired a correspondent.
 "I said" replied the premier. that our decision was unanimous
 U. S. Not Interested.
 Ambassador Harvey told the 0nHn- ell this morning that the United States government had thought from 2 tie beginning that the Upper sties- ] ian question was purely an European one and as 1t now was to be referred to tho league of nations on which the United States was not represented. he thought he would be interpreting the view Of hds government by not par ticipating in the decision to refer the question to the league.
 Warnings Arc Sent.
 On the question of additional allied troops for Upper Silesia- the supreme council adopted in principle plan for sending reinforcements after tho league of nations has handed down it's decision on the Siiesian question Great Britain, Italy and France each to send its share. Meanwhile the su-' preme council Is sending warning to the German and Polish governments ! that order must be maintained in thes disputed territory
 Premier Lloyd George has express i; ed the opinion that there would be no | trouble in the district provided the ] hixh commissioners were instructed to show strict impartiality.
 Not Necessary Now
 The council at it's sessions early this |, week decided the sending of re- inducements was not necessary for