The New York herald., 1922-01-27
'ANCLO-FRENCH PACT
FIRST, Then GENOA
Lord CurzOn Begins Effort
to Frame Alliance on
POincare's Plan.
TRY TO HASTEN TREATY
Both Realize U. S. Will
Await Decision Before An
swering Invitation.
INSTRUCTIONS KEPTQUIET
British Opposed to Backing
France in Coercion Of
Germany.
INSTRUCTIONS KEPTQUIET
BY JOHN MICH. STUART.

Special Cable to THE NEw YoRK HERALD.
Copyright, 1922 by THE NEW YORK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau.
London, Jan. 26.
Lord Curzon. British Secretary of
State for Foreign Affairs, began con-
versations with Comte de Saint
Aulaire, French Ambassador to Great
Britain, this evening in an effort to
frame an Anglo French pact by means
of Premier Poincare's method of
diplomacy with fundamental di-
vergence' still existing.
Extreme pressure has been brought
to bear on both sides to expedite the
that Americas answer to the Genoa
conference invitation was not likely
to arrive until a decision as to- the
pact had been arrived at. No hints
of postponement of the Genoa con-
ference have emanated from here, but
both sides agree that Genoa must re-
main in the. background while the
treaty with, all its diplomatic, economic
and miiitaristic aspects is under dis
cussion.
1t was definitely established to-day
that the French will not publish Pre-
mier Poincare's instructions, since they
did not come in the form of a note.
Speculation as to the differences here
are based entirely on Paris reports and
the French proposal is regarded as sa-
voring of militarsm rather than OF an
international peace program, which the
British officials insist is their aim. The
duration of the pact is considered to be
a minor matter as is also the reciprocal
pledge from France that she will aid
Great Britain, which is expected to raise
no difficulty. although nobody here feels
the need OF such q pledge.
Opposed to Cocrcing Germany.
TstE NEW York HERALD correspondent
has been informed that Great Britain is
not disposed to put new Interpretation
on the clauses OF the Versailles treaty
regarding the Rhine occupation. Nor Is
it thought wise to permit any two power
pact to- operate against Germany In
manner that would strengthen their grip
on Germany
Some circles here declare that the
French conception Of policing the Rhine
is Numerically opposed to the British
idea and defes compromise. The Gov
ernment here is unanimous against the
French persistence in regarding Europe
as vast military ring, and this Is one
of Lord Curzon's strongest arguments.
Great Britain is backed up by the tre-
mendous weight OF the American linn
itation OF armament achievements and
wants a pact that will further this.
Therefore she hesitateG to give any elias
tic guarantees other than those of a
purely defensive nature.
The Foreign Office points out that
the spirit of the two nations appears
to be exactly opposite. The reason that
prompted Premier Lloyd Georges Anglo
French agreement was not only to meet
the request of France, but the pact
was intended to remove the nightmare
of future warfare from the French
mind. bring an atmosphere of peace to
European nations. alleviate the burden
and danger OF armaments. restore the
shattered economic conditions and re-
lieve business stagnation. The aim of
the pact. as expressed here. was merely
as a stop toward the Genoa conference.
Trying to Win France.
These aims will be amplifed during
the present negotiations with the hope
Of lining up France for European ap-
plcatlon of the Washington spirit.
The conversations will not be binding
on the respective Governments and are
described as merely pleasant voyage
OF discovery" Officials here believe
that Americas influence will make itself
felt, for they now regard President
Hardlng's reported objection to accept
ing the Genoa invitation as ''the sharp
est rebuke France has ever received
from her sister republic"
1t is asserted in authoritative circles
that among Premier Poncare's in
structiors Is reitcration against
cinema diplomacy" Camera men al
ready feel the change In the methods.
for Ex-Premier BRAND was their friend
who himself once turned a movie camera
crank on Mr.. Lloyd George.