Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-05-09

botn Mr. Lloyd George and the
French delegation denied reports In tho
British papers that the interview be-
tween the British prime minister and
the French foreign minister was
stormy one and terminated with the
declaration by Mr.. Lloyd George that
this disagreement meant the end of the
entente
The Russians attack on the Belgian
position created much discussion
among both the French and Belgian
delegates, but apparently they will not
reply.
Signor Schanzer and other italian
representatives labored all Sunday
evening and Monday trying to recon
cile the disagreement but seemingly
with no success. ,,-
Russia Awaits Information
It will be impossible for Russia to
answer the allied memorandum until
she has found out exactly what pow
ers stand behind the document and
what real authority it has, NJ. Litvin-
off Of the Russian delegation. declared
to the Associated Press Monday after
noon.
1--WE really have no official advice
as to the exact position of France and
Belgium" NJ. Litvinoff explained. "and
naturally must know definitely the
position Of those two powers before We
make reply.
And until we get a definite written
reply on this subject, we cannot sub
nit formal answer to the memoran.
dunn"
Those who predict q break up think
it will take the form of an adjourn
ment
France has announced through her
chief spokesman, M. Basthou, that she
will not go on with the negotiations
unless the Russians give a categorical
answer to the memorandum. A dila-
tory reply, one which meant merely
playing for time, said Nj. Barthou.
would bring the instant withdrawal OF
France.
This action would include refusal to
the non-aggressive pact pro.
posed by Mr.. Lloyd George, as such a
pact would be impossible unless there
was an arrangement with Russia.
Meanwhile, the Italian leaders con-
tlnue their role Of peace makers and
Foreign Minister Schanzer is devotinx
q al ms attention to the problem OF
finding some formula which will satisfy
the French and Belgians. Little hone
IS held out, however, that this Is nos
sible and Czecho-Slovakia is said to
De leading the way in negotiating
separate economic accord with Rus
sia in lieu of the collective agreement
which seems improbable Of attainment.
The soviet reply is expected within
.wo days
Although the Italian parliament is
n session, Premier Facta returned to
ienoa from Rome Monday morning,
by Signor Bertone, the
minister of finance, and Signop
Sbarba. the minister of. labor, called
lere by the gravity of the conference.
The text of the mona aggression pact,
which may never see the light Of day
las virtually been agreed upon. It IL
British proposition modified to meet
he suggestions OF the other powers.
Must Ratify Pact
1t is learned authoritatively that the
raft provides that after signature at
senoa it must be ratified by the re-
pectiye governments before 1t becomes
perative.
The pact declares substantially that
one country attacks another, then
he other siguatories shall Immediately
cnfer TO. the purpose Of deciding upon
teps to take to put an end to acts
{ aggression which threaten the peace
t Europe. The consultation claueA
ollows the lines of the fOur-poW0eI
'acific pact. arranged at Washington.
Prime Minister Lloyd George oRi
treat Britain and Foreign Minieonel
chanxer of Isaly. addressed MoodeYl Z
strong appear to the Russian s>nresI
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