, 1922-05-01

M Barthou Wishes to see the pro-
posals in final shape before leaving
for his talk with Premier Poincare and
no- plans to start for Paris not be
fore tomorrow night.
While nothing has been difficulty
communicated to the RussiarD as TO
tho progress of the work. they have
been able to keep familiar with what
already has been decided by the pow
ers. through publication Of the details
IN Genoa
The impression obtains that quiet
unofficial conferences arc taking place
between the allied delegates and Sovie<
leaders
A review of the past week Of the
conference shows h Inauguration OF
concerted efforts by representatives
OF an the rowers to rebuild Russia
Tho d~fsfuterested character of the pre-
amble OF tho memorandum, which WIN
be presented TO tho Russian delega-
don as web as its practical oncep
ton Of the true state of affairs n
Russia has brought expressions of ap-
-precztion and praise The hope
ton OF Russia now is fairly under
way.
Foreign Minister rcsitcnerin OF Rus
sia has written Vice Premier Bar
thou of France, assuring him there
arc no secret military or political
clauses in the Russo German treaty
sfgned Easter Sunday at Rapalio- He
says Russia is not hostile toward
France, nothsvf Outstanding Frances un-
friendly attitutSe toward Russia
Prenier lloyd George OF England,
who referred so emphat5cauy recently
to the potential danger to Europe
arising out Of frontier disputes. de-
sires that these matters shall be ar
ranged at Genoa
Tho conference has assumed such a
broad aspect that IL is predicted 1t
win require another months work
Tho British Delegations draft OF The
Russian agreement resembles the
French ono notable respect
the Recommendation hat h courts OF
arbitration to retfie the disputed dues-
lions on debts should be appointed by
the supreme court OF tho United
States.
The British draft concerning war
debts says that tho Soviet and h
other governments win agree that spc
che sums shall cover an existing III
mncial liabilities Of Russia
France had Expressed readiness TO
mako concession from her general po-
sition mat all war debts should be re
~cognized and Mr.. Lloyd George said
today tina he was greatly pleased at
the attitude M. Barthou was mani
Testing.
rt- DAA-A 1r,ft ~>I,tfrr - prfvata
property requires the Soviets to re-
down in the Cannes resolutions with
regard 10 property rights.
In cases In which the previous own
err is unable to resume possession of
the rights as enjoyed previously he
shall be given h option of resuming
use of his properties in Russia on
terms not less favorable than under
previous rights or shall be compen-.
stated the amount to be fxed By an
arhitrai tribunal.
Compensation for damages to Prop
erty shall be paid according to the
principles of International law.
The French draft law calls for res
titution OF private property together
with indemnity for damage
The British insist also That the
amounts to be paid by the Soviet gov
eminent shan be In new gold bonds
repayable at par within nifty years at
five per rent interest and free from
Russian taxation, present and flu
Finally the British drift sug-
gests the creation Of a commission
composed OF representatives of the
Soviet and other powers, with an inde-