New Britain herald., 1922-04-13
Neither That Nor Repara- tions Will Come Before Genoa Conference, Is Statement Issued
Lloyd George Drops Milf. tary Holiday Plans-Rus- sia and Germany Have Not Decided to Bolt Session.

Genoa, April 8. = (Ry Associated lress) While rumors of a sensation al nature were flying thickly about Genoa conference circles today most of them promptly dlsavowed, the one fact that appeared to stand out in the somewhat clouded atmosphere was that neither the disarmament nor separations question would be brought up for specific action against the op- position Of France.
 No Military Holiday
 The disarmament discussions had contered in the rumor that Premier Lloyd George would propose mili- tary holiday for q fixed time. This was fatly disavowed this afternoon by members of the British delegation.
 Other reports were that the Rus sians and the Germans were prepar- ing to leave the conference unless separations and disarmament were made part of the agenda. These were also officially denied.
 Too Early To Quit
 It was pointed out that it was still too early for any of the powers to quit the conference on the ground that the gathering was not developing value 10 their interests. as the proceedings have not reached a definite enough stage to justify such action before the home publics of the various delega- tions which were thoroughly advised in advance regarding the agenda.
 The Russians and the Germans meanwhile are both busily engaged in trying 10 digest the report of the ondon experts on Russia and both arc becoming increasingly dissatisfied the further they delvo into it, It seems improbable that the sub com mission on Russian affairs will he able to meet tomorrow, as the Rus siaus declare they have not been able to assimilatc such a comprehensive document sufficiently in the brief time they have had since it's presenta- ton. Their request for additional time it is thought probable is also in- spired by desire for q fuller com- with Moscow.
 Russians Oppose Terms
 Adolph Joffe, of the Russian dele- gation, declared today that many of the recommendations in the report were quite absurd" and designed to put Russia under foreign yoke. the same as Turkey and China
 As to tho disarmament and repara- lions issues, it appeared clear that tho could not conceivahly en- tertan any resolutions relating di- rectlv to them unless France consent ed to a change in the agenda. It is impossible to prevent mempers or the from discussing repara- tons and disa rmament. but mere dis cussion is not regarded as a violation of agenda and all members are pledg- ed not to move consideration of ques- tions that have been barred
 Vanderiip Present
 Frank A. Vanderlip New York banker is welcomed by the European delegates and experts on account of his practical experience in finance and he confers daily with them. The gen. aral secretariat of the conference fur nished him with special ticket giv- Ing him access to the conference rooms of the royal palace. c. W. Barron also is here as an American expert studying the situation.
 Russian Opinion
 Meanwhile two currents of opinion nave arisen in the Russian delegation aerc. One absolutely favors rejec- ion of the proposals contained in the 'eport of the allied experts The oth- IT favors acceptance of the report as , ocic ng fundamental points:
 Basis Of Debate
 i. Liberty of commerce to be in- ,ured to foreigners
 9 The granting of juridical guar lntees;
 3. Acknowledgement of the debts contracted by Russia under tho Izarist government if the allies are 'eady to indemnify Russia for dam. lges from the Kolchak, Denikine and Nrangle armies.
 According to the Russians, the in- lemnity they claim far exceeds the lebts of the Czarist government so he allies would have 10 pay them . raanec. The entire Russian delega- ion agrees on rejection of all meas ires aiming to introduce capitaliza- ion into their country or to reduce { juridiCally to the status of a colony. hey chiefly object to the suggestion f the experts that the verdict of . Russian law court against foreigner annot be carried out without tho onsent of consul representing the ountry of which such a foreigner N citigpp