New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-06-16
Thirty Nations
Seek Cure for
Ills of Russia

notion in relation 10 Russia. This
meeting possibly will open the way Tor
the discussion Of reparation.
Much is believed 10 depend upon the
British attitude toward rcparation''
and upon Lloyd Georges decision IN
this matter will depend the French po-
sition AT the conference here. Great
inheritance il attached 10 the meeting
~ tho premiers because Of the feeling
that France should have a part IN the
understanding that must bc reachcd
here. Great Britain certainly VIII be
Joined bv Italy. and the Tribune cor
rcspondcn, learns that Belgium is de-
tormined at least 10 bring negotiation,
with Russia 20 n point of practical
understanding. standing ready 70 with
draw should she become convinced that
there is no middle ground Tor settling
the issue Of private property in which
Belgium is heavily interested.
n was In nm atmosphere Of apparent
Good will and harmony. due 20 the
memory Of Andrew Carnegie, tho peace
loving American who contributed tho
peace palace for the purpose to which
IL is now being applied, that tho dele
gntcs Of thirty nations held the first
session 81 the conference which has as
g. primary aim tho restoration Of busi-
ness relations between tho nations OF
Europe. There was great contrast
between the meeting here and the one
M Genoa. This gathering IS a small
and calm affair without any Of the
glamour that attached 10 tho Gono2
conference. where tho rea rulers or
Europe assembled full OF ideas Of how
10 reform the world.
Sixty seats were arranged for the
delegates in one Of the small salons,
and not even half Of these were oc-
cupied. There WAS no Outstanding
figure no dominating Lloyd George
and no picturesque and interesting
Tchitchcrin. II was meeting Of sober
self contained experts gathered 10
pick up tho debris Of tho Genoa con-
ference and reassemble 10 into some
thing like an orderly house, where at
might sit and talk business without tho
ciamor OF international politics IN their
ears
The Dutch Foreign Minister, Van
Karnobeck. was the ranking delegate
present. A. Genoa he would have been
70
delegates with n speech OF welcome on
helalf OF Queen Wilholmina. simply
recalling tho fact that the Genoa con
ference had adjourned with resolutions
20 meet at Tho Hague. lie said that
if had been provided that three com
missions assemble 70 examine diyerg-
cnccs between the Soviet government
and other governments Of Europe end
make an exchange 81 views regarding
conditions under which the difficulties
encountered at tho other meeting
might be overcome.
Van Karncbeek Sums Up Obstacles
The Dutch statesman emphasized the
difficulties OF the task confronting the
delegates. dwelling upon the profound
divergence Of principles and methods
which divide the Soviet government
from tho other nations OF Europe lie
said this problem was all the more
difficult because OF the Russian system,
which seemed 10 place a barrier IN the
way Of economic restoration.
Tho Genoa conference, said the
Dutch minister. while not crowned with
immediate practical results. had great
merit In opening the road to Interior
negotiations from which disturbed
Europe and well-adyiscd Russia might
draw benefit. In thus tracing the
nature Of the task 10 which the dele
gates had set themselves he pleaded
for harmony and equilibrium.
One chord which lacked complete
harmony was tho decision OF the Dutch
government to limit the publicity Of
Tie meeting. II was ordained that the
newspaper men who had gathered from
every quarter Of tho globe should re.
main outside the gates Of the beautiful
gardens surrounding the Peace Palace.
They were told that they would have
20 b. content with communiques issued
after tho sessions. This did not meet
with The approval OF the writers, who
framed q resolution Of protest 20 Van
Karnoboek which was delivered after
various methods Of penetrating the
outer gates had been tried.
The Dutch Minister met the CORE
spondents and explained that a rule OF
secrecy had been ordained and that the
writers must eyaeuate not only the
building but also the gardens Of the
palace. One outspokep American cor
respondent commented That since An
drew Carnegie had furnished the
money 90 build the Peace Palace he
had right 10 remain. This argument
seemed 10 take the Dutch statesman
n me right spot. lie invited the cor
respondents 10 tea, function which