New Britain herald., 1922-04-28
However, If Russians Do Not Accept Provisions Conference Will Again Be "Up in the Air"
Belief Is That Other Nations Will Continue Without Further Regard for Rus. sian Situation.

Genoa, Aprl 2S. -( (Ry Associated Press) Wee Premier Barthou, hcac of the French delegation here con versed at length during last night over the long distance telephone witt Premier Poincare in Paris, and as q result it vas stated this afternoon the official viewpoint of France with re. gard to the reply 10 Russia had been harmoni,ed,
 There is considerable discussion as to wher. the conference will stand if the Russians refuse all the proposa Is made tb them and leave the Russia question wholly unsettled.
 British spokesmen declare that in this ev'nt the conference would pro ceed with it's various economic, trans portatbn and financial discussions and mght even complete the propos- ed nol-aggression pact without the Russisns.
 Naturally the inviting powers desire to haze Russia join in such a pact if one is concluded, but the absence of the Russians will not it is declared, prevnt it's adoption.
 Genoa. April 2S. (By Associated Pres) has developed be- twen the French delegation at the Gen,a conference and the government in 'aris and Louis Barthou head of the delegation has telegraphed Pre- mir PoncaSe for permission to spend two days in the French capital to confer on the situation
 The request appears to have been granted for the semi official Havas ag,ncy stated today that M. Barthou wdlld go to Paris Saturday morning fo, a conference with Premier Poin- care, and would be back in Genoa the Allowing Wednesday.
 The difficulty was said in confer elce quarters to have arisen through tie growth here of a spirit of con- ciation and cooperation which gov rnment circles in Paris, despite con- aant informative messages from their representatives here have appeared lot to grasp.
 Conciliatory Spirit.
 This conciliatory spirit, which con ference leaders seem to feel in the air, is declared to have been brought about by wide recognition of the wis dom of establishing amicable and practicable arrangements with both Russia and Germany which would permit ot the restoration of those countries in their own interest and that of all the powers including France.
 Many members of the French dele gation seem to be convinced, like Premier Lloyd George, that unless western Europe cooperates with Rus na and Germany, those nations, with ,neir overwhelming preponderance of population would inevitably be driven closer together to the even- tual detriment of the peace of Europe.
 French Opinion.
 French opinion at home is pointed to as being influenced by numbers of deputies who fought in the war and who want full satisfaction for Frances terrible losses. They are described as Premier Poincare to stand absolutely firm both as regards Ger man reparations and the recovery of the debts owed by Russia. ...
 It is understood here also that the French cabinet is being urged to in- sst upon the cancellation of the Rus so-German separate treaty. This is a task beyond the powers of M. Bar thou. Even granting its possibility his position is said to be that such tep, in his belief, would only result in forcing Germany and Russia into closer ties. M. Barthou, it is declared, has had l 10 do a lot of explaining with regard | to Premier Poincares Bar-le-Duc ad- lress which created the impression l aere that France had determined to | 20 it alone. This tended to increase | he feeling that France was isolatlng | herself from Europe.
 Definite currents of conclliat1on meanwhile, seem to be forming here n Genoa as an outgrowth of candid ,eart to heart talks among delegates rom all the countries on the Euro ,ean continent.