New-York tribune., 1921-01-20
British Oppose
Discussion of
RuIlr Invasion !;
Italy Supports English in
Desire to Prevent France
Bringing Up Question at
the Premiers' Conference
Seek to Foster Harmony
Decision Expected as to
Austria, rSevres Treaty
and Treatment of Greece
BY Arthur S. Draper

Prom Tbs Tribune's European Bureou
Copyright. 1921, New York Tribune Inc
LONDON, Jan. 19.-Premier Lloyd
George will do everything possible to
prevent the question of French ad-
vance In the Rnhr district coming be-
fore the premiers,. conference in Paris
next week. 1t is anticipated here that
Premier BRAND of France viii, make y
strong fight on the German disarma-
ment problem and may possibly sug-
gest French advance into Germany.
Britain will make an emphatic protest
iflthis suggestion is made and will be
supported by pkemicr Giolitti of Italy,
but what the British are most anxious
toe'avoid is discussion on this sub
ject.. 10y
Austrian Insolvency, the Treaty Of
Sevres and the future Allied policy
toward Grece will be considered and
no wide divergence of opinion is ex-
pected on any Of these questions.
Lloyd George is. remaining at his
country home, Checquers, and prepar-
ing for the conference. He plans to
depart Sunday night with Lord Curzon
and their SECRETARIES and a few ex-
perts. The conference. which begins
on Monday, is expected to end by
Thursday.
Geddes to Give Advice
Before the Premiers departure the
whole question of Britain's European
policy will be reviewed at q Cabinet
meeting. Sir Auckland Geddes Bri.-
ish Ambassador to the United States.
is expected to arrive in time to attend
the Cabinet meeting. but if not, he
will accompany Llovd George to Pars
British officials hold that no greater
difficulty should be encountered with
the Hriand Ministry than was expert
encedi with the one headed by Leygues.
BRAND is considered here as man of
strong views-much stronger than Ley
bues, sbut not SO firm or stubborn as
Millerand.
The British are intensely interested
in the French political changes, and not
at all certain what developments will
arise. 1t is recognized here that
BRAND will encounter stiff opposition
in France from the Poincare group if,
IN his efforts to reconcile the French
with the British policy, he should lean
too far toward the side of moderation.
Poincare insists on q strong hand in
dealing with Germany, and his policy
differs sharply from that of Lloyd
George.
See. Millerand's Policy Modified
BRAND did not succeed Millerand as
Premier, chiefly because he was un-
willing to take orders from the Presi-
dent. That he now has accepted the
Premiership is interpreted here adj az,
indication that Milierand agreed to
make concessions which he was un-
willing TO make last fall.
The British are not blind to the fact
French relations will BE matter of
delicate diplomacy in the coming
months. hut, as was said recently in
these dispatches, there Is no intention
Of making material notifications in
England's policy toward Germany. Rus
sia and Turkey.
Austrian Question Looms
Besides the questions of German dis
armament and reparations the Paris
conference will have to come to an
agreement on the Turkish question
1t is possible that with Brands re
turn to power the Allied governments
will review the entire economic situa.
tion in Europe and that France anc
England, after more than two years
Will be able to agree on course Of
settlement for some of the most bait
ling of the problems before. them.
agreement on the Turkish question and
The British have never lost sight OF
Frances determination and right .c