Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27
HARVEY HINTS
U. S. MAY YET
co TO GENEVA
Contingent on Attitude
of Fra nce at
Conference
Economic Meet Would Be Use
less Without Her Whole
hearted Support, Will Tell
Poincare-Reparations Solu-
ton Also a Factor

Paris. Jan. 26.-(By A. Pit was
reliably stated tonight that George
Harvey, the American Ambassado
to Great Britain, will tell Premier
Poincare during his brief sojurn in
Paris on his way from Cannes to
London. that tn United States may
yet consider being represented at the
forthcoming economic conference at
Genoa. provided France will consent
to full participation in that gather
ing.
This was the view expressed to-
night. subject to any further instruc-
tons the amba ssa dor may receive
from Washington as to the course to
be taken toward the Genoa confer
ence. Mr.. Harvey's interview with
the French Premier. which is regard
ed in French official circles as un-
usually important, is expected to take
row afternoon, and this meeting may
be followed by another on Satur-
day or Monday.
Amba ssador Harvey said this eve
ming that while his visit to Paris was
not in the nature of a special mission
he would take the opportunity OF
making clear the American views
with regard to the Genoa conference
specifically and to the whole econ
omic and financial question general =
ly. He said he would see as many
representatives of the French gov
eminent as possible. but he was
chiefly concerned with having one or
two talks with Premier Poincare. so
that France might thoroughly under
stand the American attitude.
Mr.. Harvey also will hold a number
of conferences with My ron T. Her
rick. the American ambassador to
France. Mr.. Herrick also has been
active in obtaining French opinion
and it is understood he will work
closely with Mr. Harvey during the
latter's visit to Paris. s.. 80
1t was understood this evening that
Mr.. Harvey probably will inform
Premier Poincare that the American
government feels that the Genoa con-
ference will be worthless. or at lea st
of little value. unless France whole
hea "tedly takes pat. Should Fra nee
decide to remain out of the confer
ence, Mr. Harvey is understood to be-
lieve that America would be particu-
larry reluctant to join in it's delibera :
tons. 1t is understood in America n
quarters here that President Hard
'~ -
the invitation to be represented at
Genoa depends to a considerable ex-
tent puon results OF Mr.. Harvey's
conversations in Paris.
The extent to which the United
States will participate at Genoa and
in European economic reconstruction
generallH is also considered as some
what dependent. aside from French
participation upon some solution OF
the reparations question and upon a
sincere indication on the part of
European countries that they are try
ing to balance their budgets by reduc-
ton Of land ornaments and other
burdens which are regarded as I'M
necessary by America. Mr.. Harvey is
understood. will make this plain in
his talk with Premier Poincare and
other representatives Of the French
government.
1t was also learned today in .connec-
ton with Mr. Harvey's visit that the
special committee which the Allied
powers. appointed at Cannes to draw
up the definite and final agenda for
the Genoa conference has delayed its
first meeting. pending the outcome Of
Mr. Harvey's conversations with Pre-
mier Poincare. 1t was pointed out
that the Allies 60. not want to actual
ly frame final program until Amer
ica's views and desires are thorough
ly understood.