Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-02

Grnua. May l-fofeign minister
fchi,eherin OF Russia has wri,len
Vice Premier Bartfou OF France as
suring him there are no secret mill.
tary or political clauses in the Russo.
German treaty signed Easter Sun
day a, Rapallo. lie says Russia is
not hostile toward France. notwith-
standing Frances unfficndly attitude
toward Russia.
Hope for the successful outcome
ol the conference as notable aid IN
achieving the establishment, OF peace
on 4 secure basis was expressed by
Pope Plus in his letter 10 Cardinal
Gasparri. which has created sucn
deep interest in conference circles
here.
Text Of Letter.
The text OF the letter:
The keen desire by which we arc
animated TO sec established in the
world new peace which does not
merely consist in cessation OF hos
tilities, but principally in spiritual
reconciliation, causes us TO follow
with solicitous attention, in fact with
anxious irepidition, the work OF the
Genoa conference.
"May full attainment at last pre-
pare the basis for the future and not
lar distant advent OF new era Of
peace of which one may say, with
the Bible that justice and peace have
joined, remembering that the ex-
igencies OF justice must be tempered
with charity.
"Such a return TO the normal state
OF human relations in its essential
elements. in conformity with the die
tates Of reason. which is also the d.
vine command, will work greatly to
the advantage OF both conquerors
and conquered. but especially to the
advantage Of those unhappy popu-
lations OF eastern Europe which. al
ready laid waste by war, by internc-
cine struggles and by religious per-
secutions. arc now in addition dcci-
mated by famine and epidcmics,
while they embrace in their territory
SO many sources of wealth that they
might be strong elements in social
restoration.
Compassion and Comfort.
MAY our work of compassion and
Sonifort, together with that OF our
lamented predecessor. reach these
populations, though they are divided
from our communion BY an ancient
difference, and may these unhappy
populations also receive the ardent
desire OF our parental heart to see
them enjoy, together with us, the
same gifts Of humility and peace
which are expressed by common
participation in the holy mysteries.
"And if by the height of misad-
venture, even in this conference, the
attempts at sincere pacihcation and
lasting agreement should fail. who
can think without trcpidation how
much the condition OF Europe. al
ready so deplorablc and threatening,
would be aggravated with the pros
pcct OF continually increasing suffer-
ing and the danger of a conhagra-
ton which would involve i'll its ruins
all Christian civilization"
Harmonious Spirit.
The work Of completing the allied
proposals to Russia was resumed to-
day, with the promise Of more rapid
Roadway than heretofore.
The last few days have brought
into evidence more harmonious
spirit between the British and French
delegations and confidence is felt that
the divergence in the British and
French views can be adjusted.
NJ Barthou wishes to see the pro-
/ posals in final shape before leaving
tor his talk with Premier Poincare,
and now plans to start for Paris
not before tomorrow night.
The impression obtains. that quiet
official circles are taking place be-
tween the allied delegates and soviet
leaders.
A review OF the past week Of the
conference shows the inauguration Of
concerted efforts by representatives
OF all the powers to rebuild RuSsia