Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-04-04
the Poincare Ministry.

49, NADASt VI b14llllOlS lOllAbul dltSA
an unexciting debate adopted by the
substantial majority of 27S Premier
Lloyd Georges resolution calling for
confidence in the governments policy
on the coming economic conference at
Genoa. The vote was 3T2sto a.
Prior to this the house by a vote Of
S59 to 81 rejected an amendment pro-
posed by John Robert Clynes, laborite,
which, while approving an International
economic and financial conference, de-
clared that the government was not
competent TO represent the country at
such a conference and did not have the
conference Of the country.
II Mr.. Lloyd George has tired Of Of
flee. as his son announced Saturday, GER
tainly he appeared in fighting mood as
he entered the house admidst storm OF
cheering He strobe to the ministerial
bench with a somewhat defiant attitude.
his whole bearing that Of a man enter
ing upon great fight with every de-
termination 70 win and with confidence in
his own powers.
The house was crowded, interest be-
ing accentuated by conflicting reports
on whether the premier would demand
q vote Of confidece in connection with
the Genoa resolution, or whether, in view
Of the delicate political situation, he
would sidestep the issue. Among the dis
NIHEAl1uEu IDtESDlS VlNseHl was lAlC
America Q/ambassador. Mr.. Harvey, who
frequently smiled at the premier's quaint
or biting humor.
The premier began in a commonplace
manner. and then after a few moments
suddenly hurled into the house his mes
sage Of dehance-if the Genoa resolution
was defeated It meant avote Of no con-
fdence in the government. He delivered
his address in measured tones, with
l1afr fHr-0x xrrr1f1 h oalr
and eyes flashing.
Erery word was followed amidst iul-
pressive silence. 1t was a moment chat
thrilled even his opponents-the little
Welsh Napoleon thus throwing his gov
erument and perhaps his own career in
10 the balance. There were no ironcal
boots, as so often greet a ministerial
declaration from the opposition. They
respected his courage.
Then calm, analytically, he built up
his argument, now leaning in confiden-
tia attitude against the deck, and again
standing back and thrusting home some
lnt with cIenched fists as his voice vi
trsted with emotion.
Feace wss necessary for. the re-estab-
lishmeut OF Europe the Genoa confer
cuce was Necessary for the re-establish-
ment of peace, and interlocked with this
was the fate Of the present British gov
c-nment.
He denied that his resolution had been
altered from the original and weakened
because Of differences in the cabinet
Twice he referred to predictions about
The fall of his government and jokingly
gave some advice as "a dying minister y
I'm the midst Of his reference to Rus
STA he took a sly jibe at Mr.. Churchill,
no sat next to him on the bench,
nu1ched up with his chin on his chest in
5aI-y
published that MI Churchill differed
greatly with the premier on the policy
of partial recognition Of the soviet. The
premier, in drawing a parallel with the
French revolution, cited how Pitt had
failed to make peace with the revolu-
tonlsts, and, after a slight pause, added
with a smile. Il believe he met with op-
position from one Of the most influen-
tai Of the cabinet"
Mr. Churchill Joined with the house in
the roar OF laughter at his expense,
wh7sh was renewed wheN Mr.. Lloyd
George remarked fortunately, I have
40 such opposition" and turned to Mr.
Churchill as he spoke.
The premier sat down amid another
bust Of applause, and the debate was
begun.
This result in regarded as exceeding
" satisfactory for the prime minister as
INC cpmoueu ldUOFlIeS ana independent
liberals number about one hundred and
The "die hards" about fifty, all of whom
have been expected TO oppose the
premicr's resolution.
Mr Lloyd George said at the outset
a1at during the enforced rest which he
had been endeavoring to enjoy he had
been ''pelteG with crises"
He recalled the reasons for summon
ing the Genoa conference, the purposes
.s-.T~
N the Cannes documents.
He said the two great questions affect
tuE the economic position of Europe were
Tie question Of boundaries and that OF
-eparation. He expressed the conviction
hat no section Of the house would de-
sire to restore Alsace and Lorraine tc
-iermany. to disrupt the new Poland, OF
7eprive CZecho-Slovakia or Jugo Slavia
II their independence. Therefore It was
useless to criticise the treaties Of Yer
sailles or St. Germain unless one also
vas prepared to say they made an un.
lust distribution in Europe. Obviously
re continued Genoa was not the place tc
-evise these boundaries.
After pointing out that the treaties pro
-,ded for reparations because there wa.
iomething to repair and declaring thai
alteration Of the treaty of Versailles
~ould only transfer the burden from
aAifleAlly " HidAlIcI MI. IJlONu GeOTS'
,1ntinued
You will be transferring the burder
rom the 50O0O.000 who are responsible
or the devastations to the 40, 1000, 900 whC
ecrc the victims Of ;he devastations
therefore, u Il useless to say that gig
rtic reDaratious arc responsible for The
''"noniG disorEanlzation Of EIrope.Y
"It would be unfair TO France and she
or;s.n.y could not be expected to sub
lit 10 lie Judgment Of q oonferenct
sherr Germany, Austria and Russia were
fprcsented on such a matter whicl
tally affected her very existence"
Mr.. Licyd Georgo here uttered warn
1S 90 whoever. succeeds us" that they
.ould find further conferences neces-
arv for tho restoration Of Europe.
Urging the necessity of inducing tht
atoms 20 balance their budgets as ont
-osns Of stahi,.zng exchange. he de
Jared that above al 1t was essentia
hat there be real peace among the ma
'ors
This leads me" the premier went
TO fre most controversial ISSUE
h'-h VIII come before the Genoa con
-~eree-Desce IN Russia and peace viii
uesls."
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