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The New York herald., 1922-04-22
LONDON PRESS SEES
VICTORY OF PREMIER
Grows More Hopeful of Con-
crete Successes at Genoa
Conference.

Special Gable to THE New York HERALD.
Copyright, 1929, by THE New York HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau.
London, April 81.
English newspaper comment in con-
trast to the pessimism of the past is now
highly hopeful that concrete successes
will be achieved at Genoa. The E1press
under the heading Genoa Justified"
says that to-day's Is the best news yet
affairs as bringing victory to Premier
Lloyd George and his methods and
views. II believes that there only re-
mains a "quibble" which the French
good will will solve. such sweeping
settlement with Russia as is now prom
ised," this newspaper says. rs a tri-
umph for the Genoa policy 1t will be
a great factor in helping Europe to
settle down to peace and prosperity"
The Chronicle secs the obstacles one
by one surmounted and believes that
the Russian reply takes away any OBJ
lection to her continued presence at the
question of working out the condi-
tions. 1t urges against pressing Russia
too hard in the matter of debt and
hopes the French will see that there is
a satisfactory basis for further discus
sion. adding:
The main point is surely that all the
parties have still great deal to gain
by pursuing the conference to it's goal
and that goal is a peace pact 1t is the
maintenance OF large armies and the
perpetual disturbing influence of the
possibility of war which is keeping back
Europe. Compared with that the recog-
milton Of Russia Is quite secondary
matter. Obetacles are being overcome
because most of the nations realize that
an atmosphere OF confidence is neces-
sary to Europe's restoration
The Times. on the other hand. re-
grets that "the innocence OF the Boil
sheviki has been taken for granted"
and warns that 1t will be bitter hui
initiation to Great Britain il Genoa cul-
inmates in the triumph OF Bolshevist
blackmail. and deplores taat regarding
the treaty the incident Is closed" 1t
fails to see anything I'm the Russian re-
ply that is very helpful" and adds
that only IL the conference were to he
regarded as IAN institution whose main
purpose was TO bolster up Bolshevism
at any cost regardless OF the history of
the last eight years.
The Times deplores the fact that the
conference Is proceeding as though the
treaty were merely a trivial incident.
and wonders II 1T is the intention to
force the French into such a position
that they will be compelled to accept
some of the general scheme OF which the
German Bolshevist treaty is basis"
The New York herald., 1922-04-22

100000 TO FIGHT
MISSISSIPPI FLOOD
Senate and House Rush Appro-
priation, Making 1t Avail
able at Once.
RIVER AT HIGHEST MARK
Secretary Weeks Urges Speedy
Action to Prevent Great
Loss of Life.
RIVER AT HIGHEST MARK

WASHINGTON, April 21.---One million
dollars was made available by the Fed
eral Government to-day for control of
food waters of the Mississippi River, now
at the highest stages in years.
A resolution appropriating this sum was
rushed through the Senate and House
within an hour after the proposal. made
by Southern members. had been approved
by Secretary Weeks and Director Dawes
OF the budget. The measure was then
signed by President Harding.
The money made available by the
resolution is a part of nearly $1,000. 900
which the pending army appropriation
bill carries to be used by the Mississippi
River Commission for food control pur-
poses.
The measure was adopted promptly
in the House and there was just about
a minute of debate on 1t in the Senate.
Senator Ransdell Ga.. Democrat,. one
of its sponsors, told tho Senate 1t would
avert great disaster and save more
than was expended"
In presenting the resolution in the
House Chairman Madden OF the APP
preparations Committee declared an
emergency existed and that without
immediate help there was danger OF
tremendous loss of life and property
damage. for otherwise tho flood waters
might overrun the leyees and extend to
the valley.
Secretary Weeks, in letter to Con.
gress urging immediate consideration
OF the relief resolution. said the flood
stage was extreme and that the water
was higher at places than ever known
before, that along stretches Of twenty
miles it was above the leyees.
The loss Of life. should the levees be
unable to stand the strain much longer
and break. would be incalcuabIe and
would result in great national disaster,
Secretary Weeks said.
Chairman Madden said the resolution
made no drain upon the Federal Treas
ury, as 1t merely authorized the use at
this time of part of the 100000 appro-
priation soon to be available and would
be deducted later from the bills total.
Good headway has been made, lie de-
clared. In constructing levees so as to
prevent frequent flood disaster. With
out the work already accomplished the
water now. he said. would be raging
through the valley. causing great loss
of life.
The New York herald., 1922-04-22
Denies Russo German
Treaty Is Military Pact

r oNDON, April 2l.--M. Rokow-
sky, OF the Bolshevik dele
CATION, denied emphatically
tonight that Germany and Russia
had concluded a military agree
ment. He confirmed the denial al
ready made by Poland of the re-
port that Poland on March 81 con-
cluded with Germany q treaty SINH
lar to the Russo agree
ment.
According TO a dispatch to the
Daily Mail, unpublished clauses in
the Russo German treaty provide,
among other things. that Germany
shall assist 5000 Russian prisoners
now in Germany 10 return to Rus
sla if they so desire, that Germany
shall prohibit unions of Czarist Of
ficers, and suppress all counter
revolutionary organizations in Ger
many. that Germany shall not allow
war materials TO pass from Ger
many into Poland, Rumania and
Esthonia. Russia on her part, ac-
cordiug to the dispatch, shall grant
the Krupps a concession to manu-
facture guns and war materials in
a number OF factories in Russia.
The New York herald., 1922-04-22

GERMAN REPLY NOT
SUITABLE TO FRENCH

GENOA. April ~ CAssocisted Pressl -
The French delegation has protested
against the tenor Of the reply Of Ger
many TO the Allled note. The French
contest the legality OF the Rnsso-German
treaty as contrary 10 the Cannes resolu-
tions and ask Slgnor Facta 70 call a
meeting OF the delegates Of the nine
powers signatory to the note Of April
rs to settle the question.
The French spokesman called par
ticuar attention 10 the paragraph in
the Russian reply that the Russian Gov
ernment could not admit liability for
the debts OF its predecessors until the
Soviet was formally recognized de jure
By the powers concerned.
The spokesman said France could
never admit that de jure recognition
should precede the recognition Of dcbts.
The New York herald., 1922-04-22
Say Irish Catholics Lot
in Belfast IntolerabIe

~ ELFAST. April 20 ASSOCIATED
Press). The Catholic Pro-
lection Committee tonight
sent the following telegram to
Winston Spencer Churchill, Secre-
tary for the Colonies, and Aus
ten Chasaberlain. the Government
leader in the House OF Commons:
Belfast Catholics are being
gradually, but certainly, extermi-
mated by murder. assault and star
vation. Their homes are burned,
streets are swept by snipers and
life is unbearable. The military
forces are inadequate. The special
police are hostile. The northern
Government either is culpable or
inefficient. Your Government saved
the Armenians and Bulgarians.
Belfast Catholics are getting worse
treatment. The last two days here
have been appalling"
The New York herald., 1922-04-22
LOANS OF $4,000, 600, 900
BY FRANCE TO RUSSIA
Private Losses 5000, 900, 900
Paper Francs, Paris Reports.

GENOA, April 81 (Associated Press).-
Russia's war debt TO the French Treas
ury Is $500, 900, 900 paper francs, ac-
cording to an official French statement
made public here this evening.
The pre-war debts Of Russia to
France, namely. loans issued 10 the Rus
sian State. are fixed at 10000, ,000.O .OtSo
gold francs. Indemnities due French
citizens for confiscation or destruction
of property in Russia are estimated at
6 1000. .000,O ,O00 paper francs.
The statement says France Is the
heaviest creditor OF Russia in pre-war
debts. while Great Britain leads France
IN war debts and indemnities.
The New York herald., 1922-04-22
STEINMETZ WRITES LENINE
FAVORING CLOSE RELATIONS
Moscow Reports Him Offering Services in Electrified
ton Plans, but Expert Says Letter Was Informal
Expression of Hope for Reconstruction.

THE NEW YORK HERALD over the tele-
phone from his home in Schenectady
that the letter he wrote TO Lenine was
purely informal and that he did not
make any formal offer to aid Russia
in any of her reconstruction plans. He
has not received Lenine's reply.
1T was my thought" said DR.. Stein
metz. that when relations between the
United States and Russia do become
closer a great deal of business will be
transacted between the two countries,
and scientific men on this side can do q
great deal to aid in the reconstruction
OF Russia. My letter was simply an
informal expression Of hope that closer
relations soon would be established in
order that such aid can be given"
Dr.. Steinmetz said he had no thought
of going to Russia. Technical advice,
he said. could be given without going
to Russia.
The New York herald., 1922-04-22

Special Cable to THE NEw YonK HERALD.
Copyright, 1899, by THE NEW YoRK HERALp.
New York Herald Bureau.
Dublin. April Fl.
The Dublin corporation to-day in
dorsed the Labor party's manifesto
and action in calling a one day gen.
eral strike for Monday as a protest
against dissension in the army and
the refusal of the secessionists to
recognize the civil authority All ex-
cept essential city offices will be closed
on that day, and in addition train,
tram, telephone, telegraph and postal
services, theaters, restaurants. public
vehicles and port shipping will be sus-
pended.
Another heavy attack was made last
night on Wellington barracks Armed
men believed to have been secession
lists entered houses surrounding the
barracks at IL o'clock and continued
sniping and firing machine guns for
an hour. the regulars replying vigor-
ousIy. The inhabitants of the neigh
borhood were terrified by the rifle. re-
volver, machine gun and grenade
flashes, but no civilians were harmed.
1t is reported that three regulars and
two secessionists were wounded.
Dangerous Shooting.
The most dangerous part of the pres
ent shootings. the secessonists admit
is the shooting without orders. They
assert that most of the reports issued
by the regular headquarters are either
faxed or grossly exaggerated. They
admit. however, that some of their
men have been wrecking the old spirit,
though they assert that the regulars
are equally responsible and frequently
aggravate the friction.
Lord Mayor O'Neill of Dublin an NOV
ing for the Endorsement of the Labor
party's manifesto. is credited with hav-
ing keen nose for political winds and
such a condemnation Is considered rep
resentative OF the public opinion OF the
countryside. The courts resumed func-
tioning to-day in borrowed quarters
where they We're greatly cramped
Lord Mayor Appeals to People,
DuBLIN. April 81 ASSOCIATED Press)
Lord Mayor O'Nelll at to-day's meet
ing OF the corporation, appealing 10
the people to draw the teeth of the
military" described how the people In
Dublin nightly were compelled to leave
their beds and crouch on floors and
Railways in fear of stray bullets. and
continued:
Il neither know, nor care. who is ac-
countable, but such scenes would draw
tears from stones. What in the name OF
God is it all about? Is it TO bolster
up the army that we got rid of the
British army? Why not get rid also OF
the Irish armies? We can dispense with
them.
"Send these young men OF both armies
home. Let them do a decent days
work before they become demoralized.
Clear these bullies OF the night out OF
the city employ--the money they cost
would build houses.
II have sufficient confidence in the
citizens that we would then have peace.
Let the miltarists take heed. They may
override individuals, but they cannot
override the will of the people. which
intends 10 crush them and which will
prevail"
The Irish teachers conference has
also adopted a resolution in favor OF
Joining the one day strike.
The New York herald., 1922-04-22

of the explosives which have been ac-
cumulating in Europe had been dis
charged.
Admittedly, no European confer
ence could be held without the real
issues of Europe finding their way in.
But that does not presage. even now.
that all will run smoothly. 1t hap
pens that Genoa is in a better mood
than the capitals Of Europe. IT IS
known here that Mr.. Lloyd George
has some very stout opposition among
the British press. The word is passed
that French public opinion is "out of
hand" OF the Government, and that
Government opinion is by no means
as wild as that of tie French delega-
tion here. 1t is conceivable that all
shall end serenely at Genoa, in spite
of momentary or even deep seated
discomfort in England and France.
Reparations to- Come Up.
Public opinion abroad, ii is expected.
will be Influenced favorably by the
news of real progress made here. But
two facts press for attention. not
withstanding the newly restored calm
tion, which. before the treaty Incl
dent was in a fair way TO coming up
for consideration will, Frances ap-
proval and would have been treated
satisfactorily. The other is Mr.. Lloyd
Georges ten year guaranty of Euro
pean peace.
Political observers are not by any
means all optimistic merely because
the Germans have given way and the
Russians have made temperate re-
ply TO the allied demands In the
present infamed condition of French
public opinion, it is doubted here that
it would be possible to go to any
lengths approaching international
debts, a moratorium for Germany and
a loan, whereas it was being pre-
dicted of Mr. Lloyd Georges pact that
Russia never would sign a pledge ac-
cepting Rumania's occupation of Bess-
arabia for even a short term of years.
Before Russia's reply to the Allies
became known, it was reliably reported
that the Russians had received the
advice from British radicals 10 down
the Prime Minister. The grounds for
that advice were that he would be sue
ceeded by Conservative Government
ard after new elections England would
have a coalition of Liberals and Labor,
which would go much further than
the Lloyd George coalition in dealing
with Russia. The reliability of such
information did not appear SO genuine
when Russia's reply became known.
The New York herald., 1922-04-22
SOVIET RUSSIA MAKES
PACT WITH SIBERIA
Far East Republic Gives Mos
coU Preferred Rights.

Moscow. April 21 ASSOCIATED Press)
"A new economic treaty has been con-
cluded between Soviet Russia and the
Far Eastern Republic OF Siberia. the
Chita Government, IL is learned to-day
The treaty gives Russia preferred rights
to all concessions in the Far Eastern
Republic. and IN general accords Russia
great degree of economic control in
Far Eastern territory.
The Far Eastern Republic agrees not
to oppose any of Russia's claims to
property in the republics territory,
which was OF a character general TO all
Russia at the time the Siberian re-
public was constituted.
The two countries also agree to keep
each other informed Of any agreement
made with other countries. The treaty
likewise provides for negotiations for a
reciprocal tariff policy
The New York herald., 1922-04-22

MOSCOW, April 81 (Associated Press)
DIR. Charles Steinmetz. consulting en-
gineer OF the General Electric Company
OF New York. has written 10 Premier
Lenine offering his services to help Rus
sia with counsel or technical advice in
her electriflcation plans, and express
ing approval of Russia's reconstruction
efforts NJ. Lenine, however, has de-
clined. declaring that as yet there are
no legal relationships between Russia
and the United States and 1t therefore
would bo difficult to fulfill the offer in a
practical way
The Premier expresses his thanks
and voices satisfaction that great
number OF prominent scientific men are
coming to the conclusion. that Capital
ism should give way to something bet
ter"
DR. SteinmetZ said last night To
The New York herald., 1922-04-22
SOVIET AND VATICAN
SIGN RELIGIOUS PACT
Provides for Carrying Out
Educational Work.

BIZ United Press.

ROME. April 2l.-Soviet representa-
tives have signed treaty with the vati-
can permitting Jesuits, Franciscans and
Catholic sistorhoods to enter Russia and
carry out educational work. Il was au-
thoritatively learned here to-day.
Under the Car. diplomatic relations
between the Vatican and Petrograd ex-
listed. but the present arrangements
marks a distinct triumph for Vatican
diplomacy and opens new field for
ecclesiastical activity.
The New York herald., 1922-04-22
SOVIET MOVIE. RIGHTS ron u. $.

Moscow. April ei.--charles Recht,
attorney in the United states for the
Soviet Government. who Is returning TO
New York, has been authorized by NJ.
Lunaoharslsy. Commssar for Education,
20 form mixed companies IN the United
states for motion picture concessions In
Russia
The New York herald., 1922-04-22
So. As BUSINESS FAILS.

John Kuck. aged SO. whose shoe store
at 3a7 Smith street. Brooklyn. stab
lished by him fifty years ago, was sold
public auction three weeks ago. ate a
cake OF rat poison Thursday night in
the home of his niece. Mrs. Harry Kreus-
ser 1s5 Eighty-second street. Brooklyn.
1t resulted in his death last night.
The New York herald., 1922-04-22
TWO BLuEJAokErs DROWNED.

WASHINGTON. April 2t.-Robert r.
Aldrich, fireman. of Portland. Ore, at
tached to tho destroyer BellSnap. and
Edward r. O'Neil OF Newark. seaman
aboard the battleship Wyoming were
accidentally drowned April 20 while the
Atlantic fleet was at Guantanamo.
The New York herald., 1922-04-22
BrLLIARDIsT MINISTER UPHELD

BELLEVUE, Ill, April ei--Tne Rev. T.
Y. McCluslsey Of the Trlrs, Presbyterian
Church here may play billiards as often
az he wishes, according O. congrcsa-
tional announcement to-day after
hearing IN which the minority seeking
bis removal was voted down.
The New York herald., 1922-04-22
AMERICAN ENVOY
REMAINS OBSERVER
Imitation to Him Considered
Bid for u. S. Support.
Special Dl8potch o THg Nrw YoRK iIraALp.
New York HernId Bureau.
WV bUFk HtFuIu UfIrfNU.
Washington. ID. O.. April 81.

Washington. ID. O., April 81.
The status OF Ambassador Richard
Washburn Child, who ia observing
for the United states al Genoa, has
not been changed, but his opportunities
for activity and usefulness have been
increased.
This ~ the Interpretation placed here
on tho report that Ambassador Chtd
has been Invited 60 "sft in' on the
secret session OF the commission ealins
with Russia
While Mr.. Child remains merely an
observer at the conference Tho
special invitation that has been cS-
tended him is regarded as ain opon
bid for the support Of the United States
In dealing with the intrica.e Russian
problem and confession that tho
allied Powers will oe unable 70 deal
with IL alone,
The New York herald., 1922-04-22

- don't like fhe smoking you flapperl do
an the limo, because am 80 afraid II y ~.
tng to stain those beautiful teeth which
admire 70 mqnh, anu make the breath COM
irE through those pretty rod lips not very
nlcc." Thus writes Elinor Glyn, interna-
tonaly known novelist who hes just wilton
q serics ~ remarkable stories for the Amer
ican Pictorial section OF The Now York
American. The first ono viii appear next
Monday morning,-Adv.
The New York herald., 1922-04-22
TeIegrams From ID. n. Francis.

GENOA, April 81 (Associated Press) -
Attached 10 the memorandum submitted
to the Allies to-day by the Russian dele
gates to the economic conference Is an
annex relating to the refusal OF other
Powers to recognize Soviet Russia. In
the annex are contained extracts OF two
telegrams alleged to have been sent by
David r. Francis, former American Am
bassador TO Russia, from Petrograd to
Washington. dated March Q. 1918
One OF the extracts. as quoted by the
Russian annex. follows:
'If Congress ratified the peace IL
will be, I fear because OF the menace
OF Japanese occupation of Siberia.
Trotzky has declared that neither the
Russian Government nor the Russian
people have anything against an Ameri-
can control over all shipments or mer-
chandise from vladivostok into Russia,
nor. moreover, againt an effective con-
troll of the trans-Siberian railroad.
Trotzky also has told me that Japan
will kin all possibility OF resistance to
Germany and will make Russia into
n German colony. According to my sd-
wees a japanese offensive is really un-
thinkable.
- address you this telegram especial
~ IN order that YOU may use all your
influence 20 avoid this danger"
The second extract. alleged TO have
been sent BY Mr.. Francis. says:
~ have not words sufficient TO char
acterizc the stupidity OF Japanese in
tervention. II Is possible that the con-
Rress Of Moscow will ratify the treaty.
but IL Russia receives from You assur-
ancea that no Japanese danger is to be
feared ! believe the Congress of Soviets
will refuse TO ratify. The Soviet Gov
ornment Is a force capable OF resisting
German crime"
These kilograms, according 10 the an
ncy, were sent before the convocation
of the Fifth All Russian Congress Of
Moscow. which ratified the Brest-
Litovsk peace treaty
The New York herald., 1922-04-22

SOVIET RECOGNITION
NOT TO BE FASTENED
FiUe Year Moratorium May
Be Granted.

LONDON, April 22 Saturday "A dis
patch to the Havas Agency from Genoa
says the members of the subcommittee OF
Commission No. / were unanimous In de-
ciaring, on the suggestion Of tho British
delegate, that immediate de ture recog-
milton Of the Soviet Government would
not be granted in exchange for Russia's
recognition Of her debts.
GENOA, April 22 ASSOCIATED Press) -
Concerning the report that Russia had
requested a fifteen year moratorium.
the French delegation said tonight that
lf such a request had beeen formulated
France had not been advised Of Il. II
was added that the question Of mo-
ratorum probably would develop during
tho discussion Of the experts. France at
present Is disposed 90 the granting 70
Russia Of a Ave year mora torltm.
The New York herald., 1922-04-22

SLIGO. ireland. April 81 (Associated
Prcss) Armed men raidod tho offices
~ the Sligo Champion to-day and
smashed the frames Of type for this
weeks issue, apparently In order 20 pre-
vent publication of tho newspapers re-
port Of Sundays meeting when Arthur
Griffith, president OF tho Dali Eireann,
delivered an address in favor OF the
Free State treaty.
The New York herald., 1922-04-22
ForyNp ANYTHING,

n 40, see II It is advertised In the Lost and
Found columns OF to-dsy's New York Herald
ado.
The New York herald., 1922-04-22
DE VALERA TO ADDRESS
MEETING AT MULLINGAR
Conditions at Sligo Reversed,
Both Sides in Force.

BELFAST. Apfii 21.--Events which pre-
eeded last Sundays meeting at Sligo. ~
which Arthur Griffith was the chief
speaker for the Free State. are being re.
peated at Mulingar. where Eamon de
Valera will speak against the treaty sun
day. Free state troops occupy the mill
tary barracks and post office. while the
Republicans control the police barracks
The Republicans to-day took over the
County Hail. Court House, technical
schools and other county buildings.
where sandbags were placed before the
windows.
Capt. MoNcill of the Free State army
visited Republican headquarters and
asked that the Republicans Withdraw
but met with refusal Large reinforce
ments are arriving from the outlying
districts and intense excitement prevails
Members OF the Border Liaison com-
mission were held IN this afternoon on
the CloghcrMonag CHAN road. Their mo-
tor cars were stolen and driven into
County Mona chan. Tho Commissioners
were left at tho roadside.
The New York herald., 1922-04-22

Special Gable to THE New YORK HEaALD.
Copyright, 1899. by THE New YORK HERALD
The New York herald., 1922-04-22

Or. steinmetz said last night to
The New York herald., 1922-04-22
Dublin INDORSES
ANTI-ARMY STRIKE
All Except Essential Public
Offices Will Be Closed
on Monday.
PROTEST TO FACTIONS
TouJ NToxynu yNonfc Tnatb nf
Lord Mayor Wants Teeth of
Military on Both Sides
Drawn.
SAYS PEOPLE ARE IN FEAR
Urges Sending the Young Men
Home Before They Become
DemOralizcd.

Special Cable to THE NEw YonK HERALD.
Copyright, 1899, by THE New YoaK HraALp
New York Herald Bureau.