New-York tribune., 1922-04-22
Diplomacy Failing to
Bar Discussion of Rep
arations and Treaty.
France Proposes Force
Cabinet and Foch
Consider Action
French Press Assails Al
legged Attempt to Jeop-
ardize Rights of Country


PARIS, April 21.--All doubt wa, dis
PEELED to-day that Premier Poincare is
determined TO force the annulment OF
the Russian-Germen treaty, either BY
diplomatic methods or by force. Not
only has he been in constant consulta-
tion With the Cabinet, but has fro
quently called in Marshal Foch. who
has furnished him with details on the
ability Of the army to make an imme-
diate advance.
Besides his long talks With thc
French delegates at Genoa, he has had
oommunica tions from the Allied Con
troll Commission at Berlin concerning
the latest facts on the condition OF the
German army and general conditions
in Germany. The whole situetion has
caused widespread feeling that 3
serious breach is impending. In the
corridors Of the Foreign Office tho
rumor is heard that if Poincare can
not obtain satisfactory arrangements
with Germany regarding the Russian
treaty he will order arr advance TO
show the Germans that they muot take
the terms made by the Allies ser-
ougly. There is TO doubt that such a
move will be made only as a last re-
sort when every other means fail.
The tone of the French press Is
one Of extreme impatience and anger
at the whole situation.
Ruhr Occupation Possibility
The first demands upon Germany will
he m ade through the Reparation Com
mission. the second through the Am
hassadors' Council and the third by
the united pressure Of the Allies. II
all these fail Focli will be ordered 10 oc-
cupy the Ruhr district, il is generally
believed. The general march Of events
today has been all in this direction.
It is still hoped that Germany will
realize that France is desperately seri-
Gus in her purpose and that abe will
cepitulate to the demands of the Allies
in time ia prevent the occupation Of the
Ruhr, the thing she most breads at
this time The first payments made
BY Germany, it will be remembered
came only when French troops ad-
vanced to Frankfort and the surround
ing territory. This. combined with the
subsequent attitude Of the Germans,
convinces all the members Of the Of
fetal world here that she will not meet
her obligations except under military
pressure.
Conclatory Spirit Seen Vain
While the French say they are in
favor Of living peacefully with neigh
bors, it is felt that any conciliatory
spirit shown toward Germany will be
unavailing in establishing security, and
that the only course is to use the iron
fist-Ge1many's own favorite weapon in
the past.
Poland and the Little Entente look TO
France with confidence for protection
and support These countries, living
between Russia and Germany, have
shown the greatest concern over the
separate agreement between their great
neighbors, and il is certain that they
will follow the lead Of France In what
ever move she may make that will les
sen the danger Of being wiped out by
the pressure Of the policies that may
be found convenient for the larger na-
tions.
PARIS. April 21 (By The Associated
Press s).-Strong terms are used by the
evening newspapers in their descrip-
tions OF events at Genoa.
The "Temps" says: THE spirit Of
weakness, levity, illusion and ignorance
characterizing the Genoa conference is
NOT the spirit to prevent war or put in
order affairs with Germany.
The journal des Debats' says:
&c terday's proceedings were pitiable.
1t will be mracLe if the conference
does MT end il chaoaN