The New York herald., 1922-05-09
Lloyd George and Bar
thou Declare Entente
unhurt by Difference
Over Soviet Note.
CHANCE FOR ACCORD
Tchitcherin and British
Premier Go Over Whole
Situation.
GENOA WATTS ON RUSSIA
Meanwhile Italy Tries to In
duce Belgium to Join Allies
in Solid Lineup.
GENOA WATTS ON RUSSIA
BY JOHN NH. STUART.

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Special Gable to THE New Yonk HERALD.
Copyright, Ioa2. bU THE New York HERALD.
GENOA, May S.-Mr Lloyd George
came to the University of Genoa to-
day to meet the Anglo American
press. first, to deny the London
Times story that he had told Louis
Barthou the Entente was all over.
which statement was substantiated
by NJ. Barthou, and, second, to con-
vey an atmosphere of CHEEKY opti.
mism as to the results of the Genoa
conference.
He said he did not agree with NJ.
Barthou that the Russians must an
swer yes" or mo" to the memoran-
dunn presented by the Allies. though
he refused to comment directly upon
the French leaders, speech of yes
terday. The British Premier de-
oiared that whatever the Russian an
swer proved to be. when it arrives
to morrow or next day, it will be
necessary for each delegation to
consult its own experts, to be fol-
lowed by an Interchange of opinions
among the various delegations, so
that it will require several days al
least before the Allies can act upon
tie Russian answer
Terms BASED on Cannes Policy.
Mr.. Lloyd George reiterated the
statement that the entire Russian
memorandum was based upon the
Cannes resolution, with the single
exception of one amendment pro-
posed by the French, in order to
meet the Belgian objections.
Information from Russian quar-
ters does not confirm Mr.. Lloyd
Georges optimism. but gives grounds
for his caution in refusing to sum up
the results OF the conference until
that reply is received.
II can say nothing OF the general
results of the conference" said the
Premier. until l see the reply OF the
Russians"
His prediction that the answer will
require several days OF consultation
by the western Powers, instead OF a
direct refusal, however, was made
after he had long talk with George
Tchitcherin. II is regarded as pretty
good evidence that ne does not ex-
pect a direct no"
No Direct Cash Loan.
Furthermore, he made II plain that
there is no possibility of either di-
rect cash loan to Russia or immedi-
ate de jure recognition OF the present
Government.
Mr. Lloyd Georges entire manner,
nevertheless. leads 10 the belief that
he sees a possibility of eventually con-
cluding an agreement in which tn.
French and the Belgians shall have
part. Discussing Article VI1 in the
allied terms over which the difference
arose. the Premier reiterated what
had already been said by spokesman
for the British delegation:
THE clause has been pictured as
heinous British attempt to abandon
the rights to private property in Rus
sia. which the French and the Bel
gisns are valantly defending. That
is far from the case. The clause IL
the work OF three jurists-Fromage
OF France. Cattier OF Belgium, who
besides being jurist is great
banker. and Hirst OF England. The
Anal draft is regarded as compro-
mise which tke British accepted. The
Belgians protested. but the French
accepted with one amendment and
II was even accepted by the Belgian
experts as duly protecting private
property. People ought 20 realize
that"
Mr.. Lloyd George then discussed the
possibility OF the Russians answering
yes or mo" reiterating NJ. Barthou's
desire to get the situation cleared up.
But it's very complicated business.-
he explained. There are many ways
they can answer yes and many ways
they can answer no. Until we see
the answer and have the opportunity
for judging it's character II Is impossi-
bic 10 predict. It's all a question OF
the Russian bona hdes.'
Questioned as to the object Of Tchi-
cherin's visit with him TODAY Mr..
Lloyd George refuFed to reveal the de-
tails. but said there we're many phases