Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-03
Economic Plan I.
of Lloyd George
Outlined to Harvey

Outlined to Harvey
Cannes. Jan. 2-(By A. P.)-The
plan Of David Lloyd George, the
British prime minister, for an eco
nomic regeneration OF Europe, and
the results of the meetings in Paris
by bankers and business men Of the
allied countries were outlined to
George Harvey, the American am
bassador today, by, Sir I-aming
Worthington- Evans, the British sec
rotary for war.
The Associated Press is informed
from a reliable source that Sir Lam
ing made it clear that Great Britain
regarded participation by the United
States as one Of the essentials il the
consortium proposed in Paris is to
succeed. Mr.. Harvey is understood
to have replied that the United States
will not make known it's position I'M
til the plan is formally brought up
before the supreme council.
In British circles the expectation
is that Mr.. Harvey will actively par
ticipate in the economic discussion at
the supreme court. Mr.. Harvey and
Myron T. Herrick, the American am
bassador to France. had luncheon to-
gether today and afterwards in
lengthy conversations at which the
economic conference and other ques-
tons coming up before the confer
ence were considered. 1t Is cOnsid-
cred probable both the ambassa doris
are reporting on the situation to
Washington, Mr.. Harvey particularly
referring to his interview with Sir
Laming Worthington Evans.
Mr.: Herrick put Mr.. Harvey in
touch with the problems which have
been before the council of ambassa-
doris. Later Mr.. Herrick returned to
Beaulieu, where he is passing his
holiday.
Sir Laming had Just previously re-
ported the results of the Paris eco
nomic meeting to Mr.. Lloyd George
who waA' greatly pleased over the
outcome. He is reported to be eager
to whip the consorting plan into
shape and this probably will be one
of the first things to be discussed at
the preliminary meeting between him
and NJ. BRAND.
Mr.. LLOYD George hopes TO con-
vince NJ BRAND Of the necessity for
making the scheme operative as soon
as possible. and if NJ. BRAND and
Mr.. Lloyd George agree on definite
proposals. 1t is probable that the
United States viii be asked to par
ticipate in the plan. making possible
Mr.. Harvey being included in the
discussions at the council.
1t was learned from an authoritative
source today that the entire submarine
question may he threshed out between
Premier Lloyd George and Premier
BRAND at their initial talk VIXEN the
French premier arrives here, and that
the discussion of this subject at
Washington may mark time while the
two premicrs try to iron out the diff
culties Mr.. Lloyd George is said to
be anxious for the complete success of
the Washington conference because on
it depends the success of the economic
conference.
The coming here of Marquis Curzon.
the British foreign secretary, makes
it increasingly clear, according to :he
British, that the meeting Of the allied
foreign ministers on the question of
the Near Eastern sett cement will be
held at Cannes instead of Paris, i'm |
medately after the supreme council, |
which is expected to sit for 10 days.
Premier Brands Statement
London. Jan. 3.-On the eve Of his
departure for Cannes to take part in
the meeting of the supreme council .
Premier BRAND gave statement to I
the Daily Mails correspondent in
Paris the gist of which follows:
The key to the whole European sit, ,
uation is Frances safety. Let there /
tween Great Britain and France-a
pact which we offered and asked for. I
but have not obtained.
Such pact would be the plat
form on which the reconstruction Of
Europe could best be based. 1t would
also be the best proof that our naval
building program is not and never
can be. directed against our Eng ish :
friends.
ITO such a pact other alliances. en- .
bracing our other allies. might he at
tached. perhaps in the form of Pa
cific past. But Franco British pact
must be the kernel basis of them all"
The correspondent says NJ. BRAND
spoke with marked feeling. almost dis !
trcss. of the comment evoked In Great /,
Britain and America concerning the
attitude of the French delegation at
the Washington conference