The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-04-22
TREATY
UPSETS
GENOA
Treaty Between Ger
many and Russia
Surprises Delegates
Of Allies to Econona-
ic Conference

S1enCst>s1apEil 4 10Y tHe@-
eiated Press)-The signing of a
treaty between Germany and Rus
sia, which nullifies the Brest / ito
vsk treaty and reestablishes full
diplomatic relations between these
two countries on basis CT equality
has caused profound astonishmert
and resentment among the allied
delegations. The ministers of the
powers which convened the con-
ference decided ut meeting held
tonight to have committee Of ex-
perts examine this treaty tomor-
row morning to determine wheth-
er it conflicts with the. Cannes res
esatieRs or the treaty Of YER
sailles-
Subsequently the convenins pow
ers will meet with Poland. Czecho-
Siovakia. Rumania and Juso-
sslavia to ascertain the views Of the
lesser powers and deal with the
report of the experts.
The British and French delegates
declared tonight that they consid-
cred the signature ofathe treaty a
disloyal act. Apparently it may
nnperil the conference.
1t is stated that the signing OF
The treaty. Which took place at
. Rapailo yesterday, was unknown to
the allied leaders, when Lloyd
George. Barthou, Schanzer and
Theunis met this afternoon to con-
slider the reply which the Russians
might make to the conditions i'm
posed on that country. but as soon
as the delegates learned Of the
treaty their program was changed.
and the situation. which is consid-
cred extremely grave, fully dis
cussed
NJ. Barthou, head of the French
delegation. is seeking further in
structions5 from, his government ct
Paris and declared that he would
not sit beside Russians in semi
official meetings., while M. coirat,.
French under secretary of state.
speaking to the correspondents,
said: Il have taken all necessary
measures to cancel the meeting Of
the third commission over which
z preside as the members at pres
ent DO not want tc sit ON the same
commission as the Germans alid
Russians
. The action of the Germans and
Russians, on first announcement,
had an almost stunning effect OF:
J the allies. Premier Lloyd George
said he knew these countries had
been negotiating for months but
was not aware they had signed a
treaty until late this afternoon.
The situation is so critical that
the most prominent delegates are
reservins their opinions until after
the experts examine the new
document. which is. gener;iiy re-
garded in allied circles as an in
fringcment of the Genoa aSenda.
because it has to do with repara-
tions and affects existing treaties.
The French have insisted that
neither of these things should he
done. Clearly there are stormy
times ahead.
The treaty provides for renun-
citation of war expenses. damages
and expenditures incurred through
war prisoners, and remuneration
also of ali claims of German in
dividuals or the state itself against
the@.'oyiet republic. Resumption Of
consular and diplomatic relations is
TO take place Immediately, COM
Inercial relations are TO be regula,-
ed on the most favored national
principle and the rights Of the ma
fionals of both countries in the ter
ritory of the other are to be con-
served.
The two governments Will assist
each other in their economic diff
cuities and the German government
declares itself ready TO facilitate
economic contracts between pri-
sate enterprises in the two coun-
tries.