Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-11

questions, necessary TO Settle tne
order and form of basis OF a closer
entente pact or alliance.
A Franco-British alliance for mu-
tual defense has created a strange
undercurrent of opinion here, not
withstanding that the atmosphere
has seemed little favorable to nego-
tiations tending to make the rela-
tions between the two countries
closer M. Briand and Mr.. Lloyd
George appear far apart regarding
the attitude the allies ought to
take toward Germany after the
default in the payment of repara-
lions, and are not at all in accord
as to whether the explanations ought
to be heard at Cannes.
Council circles were much agi-
tated yesterday by reports from
Paris that treaty had been signed,
but the only document known to
exist touching upon the question OF
an alliance is a memorandum which
sets forth reasons as a basis for
such pact NJ. Brands flat dec
laration for an alliance before he
left Paris made a marked impression
on the British, who advanced the
argument that it would be easier to
deal with France on European ques-
lions if she were not able to hold
forth as an argument on her part
failure to secure from the United
States guarantees for her security,
such as would have been given
her if the Versailles tripartite agree
ment had been ratified.
The decision to discuss the sit
uation in Asia Minor here instead
of at Paris at a later date is in
terpreted as q move to do away with
all subjects in controversy between
the two countries. so as to clear
the way for convention covering
all European and Eastern questions.
Demands Increased.
The PREPARATIONS experts nave IN
creased the total amount which Ger
many will be required to pay in
1922 from 50O,0O0,000 gold marks
to 70O,Oo0,0O0. This was done as
a concession to Belgium, when it
was seen that the 500,000,000 would
be entirely absorbed in the cost
Of the armies of occupation.
Belgium has made a determined
fight for priority, and the increase
in the next years payments makes
possible the continuance of this
priority.
The allies are anxiously awaiting
q reply from the United States TO
the invitation to join in the eco
nomic conference. Both M. BRAND
and Mr.. Lloyd George are confident
of it's acceptance. The American
ambassador, Mr.. Harvey, has not
yet received word, but it is be-
lieved a reply may come today or
tomorrow.
There is considerable speculation
in allied circles as to how the Unit
ed States will regard the new atti-
tude toward Russia, but both the
French and British delegates are OF
the opinion that the United States
will recognize Russia on the con-
ditions they have laid down. The
British feel certain that the soviet
leaders will accept the conditions
after they have tried to secure bet
ter terms. No reply is expected from
Russia for fine preSent
again rendered at the prayer meet
ing services Wednesday night fol-
lowing, with the same result
The Rev. Mr.. Johnston said last
might that his decision to quit was
for the same reasons given in his
resignation. 1t was said last
night that some OF the members of
the church had discussed the or
ganization of a new church, but Mr..
Johnston said he has nothing to do
with the movement.
The Rev Mr.. Johnston said he
had no definite plans for the fu-
tuGe, but probsbly will take up
eyangelistic work.