New-York tribune., 1922-04-06
Expected TO Make Special
Appeal to Reds, Who
Have Taken Up Matter
With Baltic States
Neutrals and Poles
Will Support Him
Demand Looked For at
Parley Opening; France
TO Keep Needed Force
fror, The Tri6ane's Enropsor Bureau
Corvrirht 1929 New YORK Tribune Inc.

Copyright, 1922 New York Tribune Inc.
LONDON, April 5--Premier Lloyd
George will make bold bid at Genoa
for a general reduction of European
armaments, his particular appeal be-
ing to the Bolsheviki. The Soviet
leaders have already discussed the
question with representatives of the
Baltic States, which are anxious to
cut down appropriations. The Pre-
lnier gave hint of this i'll his speech
in Parliament on Monday. but it is
understood that he does not intend
to show his hand fully until all the
nations are gathered at Genoa.
Several leading economists pre-
sented memoranda to Lloyd George
on the subject Of arms limitation last
week, and it is understood that he is
greatly interested in their contention
that the basis of European recon-
Struction is 10 be found in the reduc-
ton Of armies, particularly those of
Russia and contiguous countries.
TIE same idea is supported by Gus
tave Cassel, the foremost Swedish
economist, who will attend the con-
ference at Genoa as an expert for
his country.
Cassel and the leading financial au-
tnortles of the neutral countries ore
holding a meeting in Switzerland. and
trey will give Lloyd George full sup
port when he launches his disarmament
program.
Poland TO Follow British Lead
IN solving this question much de-
ponds upon the attitude of Poland,
which has been practically ruined by
IT. military establishment. The Polish
Foreign Minister, who is a delegate to
the conference, has been here several
days and has held conferences with
representatives of the British govern
n'ent. Although the young Polish
etate has been regarded as under the
protection OF France, II can be said
with some degree of assurance that
Poland VIII follow Lloyd Georges lead
O. Genoa. The Czecho- SlovaKs will
welcome any scheme which will reduce
felr military expenses.
The conference promises to develop
sieug tne lines of the cue held in
Washington, u dramatic announcement
," rg made AZ the outset with the dc
l. IS being worked out later by com
nittees. In this case it will be armies
Of -,
ter Discussion, France, OF course, can
- Npected 60 OGcr stern resistance
any plan which would reduce her
am. She opposed the American naval
aen.a and il is only logical for her
ight even more bitterly against
j.@Jd Georges new policy.
Viii Allow France to Have It's Way
'rqnea opposition. however, is ~ot
s;Spectea to wreck the plans of tie
British Premier. for it is believed that
liz other countries will allow France
10 keep whatever force she considers
fecsSs9ry.
Trade problems will be taken up nl-
ricdiately after tie armament linita-
ten plan is launched. The Italians
Nndoubtedly viii take the lead in de-
Nclopus this phase of the conference.
= 'aHy have already carried Negotia-
''+' "i'0 FofmahY ana Russia further
7"an any other Of the Allied countries.
LONDON, April (By The Associ-
hted Prcss). .- The Genoa conference
probably viii determine whether CO.
operation IN reconstruction activities
among the European governments will
oa continued through the medium of
conferences or revert to the diplomatic
channels Of prc-war days, is the belief
expressed to-day in we'll informed
american quarters.
the opinion WAS expressed to-day
'hat the European nations arc con
Tnced that they must "clean house"
before there is any possibility of bring
ing about any form of helpful associa-
flon with America, and the Genoa dele
cations will assemble with I'VE must
accomplish something" as their COM
boon slogan. The note of Secretary of
state Hughes detailing the reasons for
americas decision to decline the invi-
sat"li TO Genoa is largely responsible
1or this attitude. it is believed, and be-
cause it has had this effect British
ofcia idom, which at first was inclined
70 be critical Of the American decision,
ss now simply regretful that an Ameri-
can delegation will not be present.