The Washington herald., 1922-08-08
French Premier Demands
Strict Control Over
Germany's Finances.
BRITON DECLARES
rEUTONS PROSTATE
italian and Belgian Dele
gates Join British for
Moderation.

by Premier Poincare OF a set OF
proposals providing for strict con-
troll over Germany's internal at
fairs marked the opening of the
allied conference here today
The conference also witnessed a
sharp. and outspoken verbal duel
between Premier Lloyd George and
Poincare. They expressed radically
divergent opinions on the subject
of what's wrong with Europe?
Premier Poincare pressed FOR
adoption of his proposals but upon
suggestion of the British prime min
lister agreed to refer them to spe-
cial committee consisting OF the al
lied financial ministers and'experts,
who will meet tomorrow morning
They will study the French meas
ures and report on them before the
conference takes final action
Poineare Attacks Evasions.
During the five hours discussion.
Premier Poincare bitterly attacked
Germany's alleged evasions of the
Versailles treaty and accused the
allies of laxness IN enforcing II.
picturing France as the chief sur
ferer by these failures OF execution
Taking a somewhat opposite view.
Lloyd George declared that Ger
many's troubles were very genuine
ones He emphasized the dangers
that would lurk in separate action
such as seizure of the Ruhr BASIN
for instance. which Frence has been
threatening. Great Britain, Lioyu
George declared. has suffered from
the war equally as much as France.
The interests of all the allies. NOT
one only, should be considered In
formulating a policy toward Ger
many, the prime minister said.
Poincare argued that Germany
condition Is largely her own fault
and the result of reckless expendi-
ture subsidies and unscrupulous
imitation of her currency. The
French premier branded the report
of The guarantees commission as
extremely vague and inadequate,
and not providing sufficient controi
over the issue of paper currency
and emitting any regulation OF the
Reichstag.
VIII Oppose Moratorium.
France. he asserted. will oppose
a moratorium for Germany unless
the allies are given productive
1uarantees- Poincare warned the
delegates that IF France is forced
TO act alone, she may have to take
strong measures" but explained
that he wanted to work with the al
lies IL possible
Premier Poincare's proposals pro-
vide for the control Of tax assess
ment and collection, investigation
of ali of Germany's assets anu es-
tablishing allied control so that the
prtyate fortunes of the big indus
trial kings particularly can be
drawn on for revenues by the allies.
Potncare said the Versailles
treaty is being disregarded more
and more and claimed that Ger
many has failed to disarm.
Lloyd George, disagreeing with
the French premier. retorted that
as a military power Germany is
prostrated and broken"
Poineare Grows Angry.
Premier Poincare angrily de-
cIared that Germany has been grad
uaIly let on from her obligations
until now she is paying nothing and
causing a serious deficit in, the
French budget. He denied emphat-
icalIy tha.. France is -imperialist
but insisted that it is impossible for
France to disarm while she is still
unsatisfied as to her security.
Replying. Lloyd George cited
figures to show that England had
contributed vastly more money than
France in the war. He said Brit
aims claim to reparations was as
great as Frances. declaring that
England also has devastated dis
tricts in her trade. The population
of Frances devastated districts. ne
said, is only 1000. 900, whereas be-
tween 100000 and 100000 in
Great Britain are affected by unem-
ployment
As to Germany, Lloyd George
said she had already paid $780,
ooo. 900 about se.225. .eo0. .ooo-to the
allies The collapse of the Ger
man mark, the prime minister said.
showed the true conditions of af-
fars.
1--WE are all interested in getting
as much as possible from Germany,
but 1t Is a question Of method
whether We are going to get only
trouble or hard cash." the British
premier declared. This test, he
said. should be applied to all sane
tions.
Lloyd George thought unanimlty
should govern all action Of the al
lies regarding enforcement of the
Versailles treaty. He warned of
the costs and probable futilty of
an invasion of the Ruhr district.
Italy. Belgium ard Japan sub
mitted their respective views after
the two premiers had finished.
agreeing in principle with Lloyd
George.
Poincare Issues Statement.
At the opening discussion this
morning Premier Poincare said:
Two important events have oc-
Cured since Il last conferred with
Mr.. Lloyd George. The first Is the
Germans demand for a moratorium.
and the second Is Lord Balfour's
note. Reviewing the situation
from the French viewpoint We find
the treaty has not been executed.
Germany has taken inadequate
measures In the trials Of war crim-
inals. Reports are very unsatis-
factory regarding Germany's dis
armament. Their, are 'difnculties
Of every kind over reparations, be-
cause Germany Is actually paying
nothing NGermany'ss assessments
have been consistently reduced. "a