The New York herald., 1921-08-14
Austria win emerge from her difficult

Austria will emerge from her difficult
ties.
Russian relief under the auspices of
the Supreme Council became more OBJ
scure when in the course Of the argu-
nent as to whether each nation should
furnish one or three members to the
general committee. Premier Bonomi Of
Italy and Ambassador Hayashi of
Japan called attention to the danger that
the Soviets would not allow foreigners
TO carry ON the relief work under or
ganized foreign control.
Both called attention to kilograms
received from NJ Tchtcherin, Russian
Minister OF Foreign Affairs. to this ef-
feet. and expressed the belief that in de-
fault of such contract the relief meas
ure would be absolutely imperative.
Lord Curzon, apparently relying on
British influence in Russia since trade
relations have been restored. insisted
that hope should not be lost until a re-
fusal had been definitely received.
of an interallied commission which will
form the nucleus of a great interna-
tional organization, including probably
Germany, neutrals and representatives
OF all philanthropic societies.
Lord Curzon envisaged the League of
Nations in connection with this organi-
cation. as he admitted that the leagues
anti-cholera and anti-typhus work on
the Russian west frontier was in danger
of complete collapse at critical hour
unless the nations open their purses and
keep up their contributions to prevent
the spread of the plague westward.
The constant bringing in OF the League
Of Nations into Supreme Council deci-
sions, invariably through British media
tions, is being commented on as an In
dication of Premier Lloyd Georges in
tention to minimize the effects Of Presi-
dent Harding's conference by pointing
out the Importance Of Europe's league.
should the President suggest at WASH
ington the formation of new associa-
ton of nations.
Another proposal to-day, the import
ance of which might be overlooked, pro-
vided for the appointment of an Ameri-
can arbitrator the American official OBJ
server on the Preparations Commission,
Royland Boyden. to decide whether Ger
many should be compelled to pay Bel
GUMS war debts at the exchange rate
prevailing when the treaty was nego-
tiated or at the present exchange rates.
If the American arbitrator, even unof-
ficially. gave Germany an advantageous
decision, IS far as the debts to England
and France are concerned, 1t must be
seen that Germany would not only at
tempt to exact similar concessions re-
garding the portion owing to the United
States on behalf of Belgium, but the AL
lies would also have new argument for
paying off their own debts and interest
at practically normal exchange--ali at
a loss to the United States.
Americas treaty with Germany also
becomes more difficult to arrange, fol-
lowing Great Britain's decision to-day
that she will allow Germany to charge
500, or $50. per ton for shipping de-
livered since the armistice on the
reparations account, instead of fS. as
originally agreed by the Allies. Natur-
ally the United States will not be ex-
pected to debit Germany's war account
any more than the British. although the
latter's magnanimity. 1t was generally
admitted to-day by British officials, was
inspired by the probability of better
trade relations with Germany or even
the development of German shipping to
the mutual benefit of the two countries.
Accord Ing to a recommendation by
the allied financial commission. the
American and British armies of occupa-
tion should be paid by Germany at the
rate OF the upkeep of the French SOL
diers on the Rhine. plus two gold marks
day for each man. 1t Is proposed that
this new rate date from May /.