Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-04-29
EVENTS OF A WEEK.

SATURDAY EVENING. APRIL 20, 1922.
EVENTS OF A WEEK.
The Genoa conference continues to be the sub
iect Of interest and speculation both in this country
and abroad. From time to time the conference has
appeared to be on the verge Of dissolution, but each.
crisis has been passed, and the efforts to harmonic
differences and reach a common basis Of action con-
tinuc.. The treaty between Russia and Germany
has created a tempest, and that disturbance has by
no means subsidized. The one man who processes
faith in the conference and seems to have a real de-
sire that it shall continue and achieve success IS
Lloyd George
In a recent address the British premier made
a powerful appeal for support for the conference.
In striking terms he described the situation which
, would exist if a hungry Russia were armed and
led by an angry Germany" In order to prevent
this he appealed to all Of the representatives Of the
former Allied powers for support for a program
avert a possible war which he believed certain if
proper steps were not taken to prevent it. France
has shown a strong disposition to insist on an ex-
treH1e course of her own, but late reports are that
an agreement has been reached between the French
and British governments.
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AS an illustration of the enormous imitation
which the Russian currency has undergone under
the present regime it is stated that the Soviet gov
eminent last year printed % trillon paper rubles, a
number so vast as 10 DC DeyOnQ the comprehension
of the human mind. The natural result has fol-
lowed the issuance of this food of paper, and the
Russian ruble, once worth approximately so cents,
has been quoted at a rate as low as two million
rubles for one dollar. The Russian experiment
having proceeded SO far as to wreck the finance of
the country, some of the Members of the cabinet are
now in favor Of abandoning it and returning to the
gold standard. There are, however, in the cabinet
several communists who cling still to the ideal OF a
cheap and irredeemable paper currency.
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Little if any Improvement is to be noted in Irish
affairs. The past week has been a little more peace
full than some other weeks, but riots and assassina-
tons still continue. The issue is fairly joined be-
tween De Valera and the Free Skaters. 1t is ap-
parent that De Valera and his associates are deter
mined to wreck the Free State if they can, and the
dispute between them and the Free State leaders
has reached the point where bitter personalities are
freely exchanged. On a test vote in the Dali it was
found that the alignment of the members had not
to the opposition's SO. This means that the pro-
yisional government still retains the support of the
majority in the Dali, and that it will have the sup
port OF that body in its program for early elections.
In the American senate preparations are under
way for an extended discussion of the tariff bill, and
the army bill is to be forced to a vote as soon as
practicable. Appeals from Secretary Weeks and
General Pershing have been made for a larger army
than is provided for in the bill sent up from the
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preparation will be increased. The department in
sists that an army of less than 168, 900 men cannot
provide a proper basis for national defense.
In the house Representative Johnson, Of South
Dakota, has renewed his statement made some time
ago that the country has been flooded with spurious
government bonds representing many million dol
lars, and Secretary Mellon has renewed his denial.
4 the matter is allowed to rest there the credit Of
the country as represented in its securities will
@& have suffered greatly and there ie ohysoa,e r,onI for
q searching Investigation, to the end that whatever
the facts are they may be established beyond the
shadow of a doubt.
The coal strike is now a month old. In many
districts the situation has become more tense, and
the USUAL riots are in evidence. In one Of the
II Pennsylvania districts striking miners have ap-
pealed to local residents for aid, representing them
J selves g destitute: In many cases they have re-
ceived donations Of food and clothing. CSnferenc-
8essswhich have been called have in some cases been
held, but nowhere has any definite result been
rescued, and io settlement IS il prospect.
The food situation along the Mississippi has
ID increased IN gravity as the crest Of the Aood has
NpaSsed farther south. Texas and Mississippi levees
ahSyes broken "a several places, letting the waters
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