The New York herald., 1922-12-16
Plan Immediate Action.

without revealing in detail the plans
formulated by this country for aiding
Germany and enabling her to satisfy
more moderate claims OF France 10
be agreed upon, immediate and inpor-
tant action is under consideration To
80 into such details at this time, say
Necutive Officials, might interfere
with progress of adjustment which AT
the moment appears 10 be wurlins
out successfully. 3.
The aid and influence which the
United States is ready to extend TO
both Germany and France is condi-
uonal upon the acceptance of three
points. The first is that the United
states Will sedulously adhere to its
policy of avoiding entanglement in the
political affairs of Europe. The sec.
ond is that it will not recognize or
cooperate in any way with the League
OF Nations. The third is that it win
not admit the relevancy of foreign
debts TO this country in Tie nesotia-
lions over the reparations issue.
The attitude of the United States
is that its position justifies ii in at
once asserting its independence of po-
litical considerations ;lnd its unselfsh
Willingness TO aid in the restora-
Ton OF normal conditions throughout
the world. The situation is admitted
10 have~-reachei a point where this
country can no longer hold itself aloof
from European economic perplexities
According to the highest Government
officials, its own interests and obli-
cations to the world at large will not
permit it TO do SO.
Await Harvey's Report. q.
The return OF Ambassador Harvey
is due to an Official summons from
Secretary Hughes at the instance OF
The President. The Ambassador is eX-
pected to bring with him information
greatly desired by the Government
and resulting from his intimate knowl-
edge of conditions in France and Ger
many Until Mr.. Harvey arrives and
makes his report it is not likely that
any official anpouncement as 10 the
scope.-of the American plan will be
made. 1t is quite probable the first
announcement of 1t will be made at
the reparations conference In Paris in
January.
Before that time officials of this
Government believe the French pro-
gram will be sufficiently developed to
indicate its sanction of the proposed
loans to Germany. of which France
viii the chief and immediate bene-
ticiar-y.~s-Whether the United States
will make any suggestion as to the
actual amount OF the war fine of Which
Germany should be compelled to guar
no. 10 known Th
is reason to believe, however, that
the American and British figures are
not far apart.
II is regarded as scarcely conceiv-
able by American officials that the
French Government will refuse TO ac-
cept the conditions upon which her
own as well as Germany's necessities
will be met. The information received
hy this Government establishes the
dire need of both countries for imme-
,iate relief, which would be forthcom-
ing on the acceptance of the Ameri-
can proposal. The benefits of these
proposals cannot in the Judgment Of
officials of this Government, be over
looked at home or abroad.
Not the least important feature Of
tho American plan contemplates a de-
cded Improvement in domestic eco
nomic conditions. Germany is adj
mitted 10 be on the verge Of complete
Generalization. Before spring hunger
and perhaps revolution will have
plunged her into greater depths OF
misery. Reliable advices are that Ger
many will have TO buy in the world
markets from 100000 TO 100000. .Ooo
bushels of wheat and other food sup
plies TO meet the demands and pre-
\ vent starvation.
Market for 4. =. Goods.
With the money provided by the
American bankers under consortium
sanctioned by this Government credits
would be established in this country.
which would be of tremendous help in
removing the depression In agricul-
tural as well as In industrial ccnters
Government officials and members OF
Congress believe that with the Ger
inan markets open TO American prod
ucts much of the irritation responsible
for the recent wave OF radcalism IN
this country would disappear.
The political view Is that II the
american farmer can sell his surplus
stocks OF grains. cereals and other
provisions which Germany must have
ne will be less likely 10 follow leaders
Of fantastic and dangerous political
ventures directed at the security OF
The Government Itself The fact is
the step contemplated by the United
states toward relieving the conditions
IN Europe Is viewed as a major stroke
Cf diplomacy and wise political
move.
ft was learned to-day from authori-
7ative sources that the President and
Secretaries Hughes, Hoover and Mel
Ion have been developing the plan ~
help Germany for several months.
These officials became convinced after
the collapse Of the Genoa conference
last summer that there would be a
recurrence OF the crisis, which existed
fhen. at every stage in the negotia-
tions dispute until some definite and
permanent plan was forthcoming.
4. =. Influenced PsrIeys.
While the United States did not
directly participate in these confer
cnces, because OF It's determination
10 resist embroIlmeuts In international
political disputes its influence hns al-
ways been a determining factor. on