New-York tribune., 1922-05-20
Hague Meeting, Truce and
Economic Reports Seen
Achievements That viii
Help to Rebuild Europe
Russians Continue
Protests TO Last
Barthou Emphasizes De.
sire of France TO Assist
in Giving Help to Reds
By Wilbur Forrest
soecio' cable 10 The Tri5aa>

topyright, I922. New YORK Tribune lrc-
GENOA, May 19-The Genoa
economic conference. at which
thirty-four nations sought in vain 10
open new era Of reconstruction in
Europe, founded on a general eco
nomic agreement between Russia and
the Western powers, ended shortly
after noon to-day.
"One of the most remarkable con-
ferences ever held in the history Of
the world. which will forever be an
inspiring landmark on the pathway
to peace" was the declaration OF
Premier Lloyd George, who in
valedictory asserted that the gath
ering had been justified by the ex
change of opinions which it had al
lowed, by the eight months truce to
which it had agreed, and by the hope
it had inspired Of greater success at
The Hague.
To-day's plenary session was filed
wit oratorical flourishes in which,
the leading delegates from many ma
tions expressed the hope that re-
sumption of the Russian discussions
in Holland, June Is, would lead to
better results. The non-aggression
truce was formally approved by all
the nations, with Lloyd George de-
claring his conviction that, though
only temporary as DOW arranged, it
would never be allowed to end.
The British Premier took occasion 70
rebukc the Russians for their repudia-
tion of debts in one breath while ask
ing more credits in the next. and urged
them to come to The Hague with bet
ter appreciation of what the Western
world expects of them in the way OF
recognition of age-iong established
rights and principles.
Sees Path to Prosperity
Besides the truce established. said
the British Premier, there we're the
missions on matters Of transportation.
economics and finance, wtich, If
adopted by the nations would help to
restore the prosperity and vigor of
depleted Europe.
Lloyd George apparently had not
given up hope that the United States
would eventually join in the study o.
the Russian problem, but Curle
Schanzer. Italian Foreign Minister and
chairman of the conference, who spoke
before the British leader. expressed
deep regret that the United States
"felt itself unable to accept the invita-
tion to take part in the work at The
Hague
But we are not abandoning our
task" the Italian continued. "Our con
fidence in Il final solution of this greaj
problem remains unshaken. The torcl
of confidence has not been eXtinguished
Genoa viii pass it on to The Hague"
Tchitcherin Continues Protest
Georg Tchitcherin. Bolshevik For
eign Minister, speaking on behalf og
the Moscow delegation, grasped tl1e
final hours of the conference as one
more opportunity TO voice protests and
objections to the gatherings work
But with reservations, he said. Russia
accepted the formal resolutions passed.
DR.. Walther Rathenau, German For
elgn MlHiSttHt DdtitlSO q piNtbtN
of the economic plight of Europe, en
circled by debts, unable to draw up
honest budgets, stabilize exchange
rates or initiate improvements in ma
tional economy because the one cred
itor of all mankind remained aloof. He
warned that Germany would be driven
into bankruptcy unless allowed to de
wise means Of reducing her debts. Ha
called on the world to re-establish real
peace and make the sacrifices neces-
sary, either by reducing the great
circle of reciprocal Indebtedness OIL b.
finding, by common effort, ample funds
70 reconstruct the works that war had
damaged.
1t remained for Lloyd George TO put
the finishing touches on the days ora
tory. He dwelt on the importance Of
The work of the economic commission.
insisting that though its recommends
tions had been nsarred by the introduc-
ton Of controversial points at the con
ference they held in them Ike secret
of better times in Europe. They needed
only the alchemy of action TO be con
verted into gold, he said. He ex
pressed the hope that their circulation
through the world would not be the
last heard of them, because that would
only add to the paper currency of which
the world was already too full
Looking directly at the Russian del
egation, which was SO placed at the
session in the ancient st. Georges Pal
ace that the suns glare in the windows
of the Bourse across the way caused
them to squint, Lloyd George warned
the Bolsheviki not to come to The
Hague with any such uncompromisine
attitude as they displayed in their an
swer on May II to the Allied condition
Of negotiation.
Russia needs help and she can ge,
IT, he said, "but if she is to get helr
Russia must not outrage the sent
ments-or, if they like, let them cal
them prejudicies-o the world These
prejudices are rooted in the soil -
the world. Europe will help, but Il.
Russians must, in their dealing with
Europe, accept the code OF honor.whiclI
is our inheritance. Not eyen Rus.
sian tornado can split one single fibes
from the root of these prejud;ces or
which our system depends
1lOyd George couid hardly ha avo M "a !.