Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-04-27

that Russia has no less than forty y-eight
divisions concentrated upon the Polish
border.
The Russo Polish friction, due to Po-
lands alignment with the allies in the
present controversy, and Russia's con-
tention that Poland, by the Riga agree
ment, has formally recognized the soviet
government, has been one Of apparent
technical diplomatic quill bling. But the
question must be judged by its future
possibilities. 1t looms as a new men
ace to the peace of Europe. The soviet
continues its efforts to force Poland def
nitely to Join the colors one way or
another
If France marches upon the Ruhr May
81, as threatened by Premier Poincare,
observers here consider 1t probable that
Russia will seize the opportunity created
by the Polish ally's preoccuration with
Rhine military operations for war Of
vengeance against Poland.
The first French reaction since 1t be-
came apparent that the British probably
would sidetrack the unsolvable Russian
puzzle for the broader question Of gen
eral European accord, has been state
ments from French delegates demanding
that any such pact be backed by "sanc-
tions." This constitutes a revival In a
new form Of the three-yea French cam
paign for binding military alliances
which will guarantee France the fruits
of the Versailles treaty and guard her
against q war Of revenge.
Avowedly an alarmist for the first time
in this tempestuous career Lloyd George,
the only premier who has sat through all
the critical conferences since the armi-
stice, succeeded in shocking the delegates
and their constituency in the various
countries into some realization of the
dangers threatening Europe.
Speaking to newspaper men, he painted
a spectre Of a new and terrific warfare
laying all Europe in shambles, and in
evitably drawing the United States into
its vortex.
Expectations that the conference may
invite the United States to enter the ten
year European pact of non-aggression
were aroused.
Lloyd Georges words regarding the
necessity Of along truce and his emphasis
on the point that the United States is
affected by the present disorganization
OF Europe, were regarded as tentative
| 'feelers"
He sounded a grave warning against
hungry Russia and angry Germany
wreaking vengeance.
Because of his conviction that the Rus
sian tangle cannot now be solved, and
that this problem and that Of Germany
threaten another great World War, with
in his lifetime" the English premier be-
gan to concentrate all his forces and in
fiuence upon his proposed peace pact.
For it, he is preparing to maize one Of
the greatest fights Of his life.
A call by Lloyd George for a meeting
| OF the Allies to consider what action shall
be taken towards Germany If repara-
| tions payments are not forthcoming mo-
mentarily overshadowed the conference.
The British premier Lends to ask
France what she means by her threat of
independent action IL the Germans have
not met the reparations demands by
May 81
Aggressive speeches by President Mil
ierand and Premier Poincare still are
echoing through Genoa.
The Belgians have taken a step--in
summoning more troops to the colors-
which leads to belief they may back up
France In her attitude toward Germany.
Lloyd George will call for a "show
down" OF the allies at a meeting to be
held outside the auspices of the con-
ference The allied note to the Russian
delegation demanding a categorical state
ment Of the Soviet governments position
and intentions, was expected to be de-
uvered today. Lengthy arguments, in
which the French delegates took lead
ing part, delayed completion of the note.