Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1922-04-25
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ment If the Peace of the World Is to
be Conserved and Prosperity Restor-
ed-Greatest Living Statesman Talks
Out Boldly.
What was probably the most re
markable interview that has occurred
in the history of the world, took place
at Genoa last Thursday. Information
of the astounding action of Germany
and Russia in forestalling the plans OF
the conference by agreeing to special
economic treaty and it is commonly
believed an offensive and defensive al
lance, had come out two days BEFORE
The more experienced diplomats Of Eu-
rope had at once assumed the death OF
the conference as the result of this un-
thinkable development. They looked
upon it as a slap in the face to the
conference by Germany and Russia-a
studied disloyalty that could not be
overlooked But Lloyd George was
not willing to submit to defeat in any
such manner. He first got the powers
to agree to a note in which Germany
was told that she must either abrogate
the treaty or withdraw from the con-
ference in an things touching Russia.
This kept the matter open. Next the
British premier issued an invitation TO
the correspondents Of the newspapers
of the world to a special conference In
which they were given to understand
that Mr.. Lloyd George would answer
any questions on any subject that any
correspondent might desire informa-
ton, thus making clear his willingness
to take the whole world into his con-
fidence. Here is the Associated Presss
report of this remarkable conference:
Facing 500 newspaper representa-
tiyes Of practically all the world ma
tions, the British prime minister today
declared his unshakabie conviction
that the Genoa conference would prove
great success. He believed that 1t
would restore harmony in Europe and
was supremely confident that before
adjourning it would adopt an agree
merit whereby all nations OF europe
would bind themselves not to commit
acts OF aggression against neighboring
countries.
Such a pact" he exclaimed with
yigor, SIS an essential to the favorable
issue Of this conference; without It, l
believe, the conference will be fail
ure."
Goods In His Heaven"
His first words gave disappointment
II came not to make a speech, but
rather to answer questions and, so,
clear up MISUNDERSTANDING" he said,
but Immediately added: Gods in his
heaven and the conference at Genoa
still lives and is going strong. O..
THE public may be said to be divid-
ed into two categories-those who
want to see the conference succeed and
those who would like to see il go down
in defeat. But the latter will not see
their desire crowned. We are working
through our difficulties quite success
/ fully"
The next query awoke the prime
minister from his evident wcariness,
His voice now was clear and resonant
and carried to every corner where his
auditors were striving not to lose a
word-'NWhat kind Of people don't
like the Genoa conference?"
"Quarrelsome people" he exclaimed
with an impressive gesture, "who like
to keep up hatrcds between nations
and who rejoice at seeing conflicts
arise"
The next questions read as it ema =
mated from the correspondents of the
neutral countries, which have been
complaining about the private negotia-
tions among the Big Four"-"Are
small informal conferences justified
behind the back of the conference"
Calls Them Essential.
Yes" replied the premier. Il con-
slider such informal conferences essen
tial to the congress. At the Washing
ton conference. which was a remarka =
BILE success, there were innumerable
informal discussions between the dele
gates. At all conferences it is the
same thing. Such talks are desirable
and conducive to success"
The prime minister then stated that