New-York tribune., 1922-04-09
Paris Delegates Expected
to Fight Proposal, and
May Bolt Farley on
LloydCeorge's Program
so Nations Gather
For Conferences
Missions Arrival Causes
Big Stir in Quiet Italian
City; Hope to Win U. S.
( Support for Europe
By Arthur S. Draper

fron The Tri6ure's Kuropeon Btreau
Copyright 1922 New York Tribune Inc.
GENOA, April lS.-Premier Lloyd George
arrived here to-day at the head OF the
British delegation, in readiness for the
formal opening Monday OF the economic
conference, in which fifty nations will
take part. The keenest interest is
taken among all The delegations, par
ticularly the French. in raports that the
British Premier. regardless of all pre-
.iminary agreements. will spring a sur
prise at the opening session in the
way Of general scheme for the dis
armament of Europe.
Such proposal, it is certain. would
be favored by majority of the coun-
tries represented, but it would be di-
gectly contrary TO French policy. Just
how the French, who under the lead
ership Of Louis Barthou are due here
tomorrow, would counter such a sue-
gestion is hard 20 forecast. All the
delegates arc expecting a bombshell
from Lloyd George. and there will be
considerable lsappointment.if he fails
TO live up to his reputation for dra-
matte offerings.
Flags Flying in Streets
The opening of the conference has
eIliyened this ordinarily dull SHINING
center and flags are flying eYervwhere
along the streets. Italian soldiers DO
lice the thoroughfares, and in every
square crowds Of spectators gather to
catch sight Of the distinguished for
eign statesmen driving through the
elty IN guarded automobiles. Here and
there an American flag is flying and e
good pany American newspaper corre-
spondents arc in the city, but the
washington government has no official
oeiegate for the conference sessions.
american Ambassador Child will be in
1enoa during the conference, but will
take no active part.
1t is apparent that the Italians ap-
pFec!ate fully the reasons which die
ta,ed the decision Of the Washington
.adminlstration to stand aloof from
mis International gathering and the
very absence of American delegates
VIII increase the desire Of the confer
ence to accomplish something which
WIN give the United States no further
excuse Tor refusing to cooperate in the
-econstruction OF Europe.
After Mondays formal meeting there
Tlil be lull at the conference during
inoiy Week, but many OF the delegates
,Itend to hold private conferences. The
Bolsheviki arc going to make it their
special business 10 see delegates Of as
many different countries as possible in
eEofts to conclude separate agreements
Mith them for economic concessions in
Russia. 49,
Lloyd George Seen Leader
Lloyd George is looked to from all
-sides Tor leadership at the conference,
} and its success seems TO depend large
y on what move he makes. He is de-
.termlned' 1t is said among his entour-
age TO try bold stroke, and il he fol-
3ws the example Of Secretary Charles
\. HueHes at the Washington confer
ence ne VIII plunge into his disarma
/ Gent plans at the outset. The Italians
VII! support him Loyalty, and so will
most OF the other countries. Franco
vii be an important exception. From
rars already has come the hint that
lhe french will bolt if the disarma-
nsnt question is raised The French
asieeates do rot have plenipotentiary
toSsfs' and they must report every
tnlnvt Paris before committing them
sSeeshnally. But the delay entailed by
saS nd tape will not worry Lloyd
yne Ding that seems certain Of SC
esap iiSament at the conference is the
sHM MstnMing of relations between
IVA hntain, Italy and the neutrals
n sl'e sac and Germany and Russia
VI We osher. The latter two are de-
s,Iliea to hang together, at least for
Silent Curiosity Exhibited
.oas .asss was a large crowd at the rail-
49,: aal llon TO meet Lloyd George, the
~ Syss pas p1 Curzon, foreign Secretary;
MSsoqt stevenson Horne, Chancel-
VI ns Exchequer, and other mem
M u The British delegation, but
s s.s... va sno demonstration among the
.a@r ~ and not single cheer arose
p';s.M pm Me people in the streets as the
,ss sas pai. I'VE off to their hotel near
~s 81 iralal'AReale.
MA ssiA silent curiosity was ex-
isd Sc. ssN sFN the Japanese arrived, and
"Hea + last of the Russian Boil
qiausd on page four)