New-York tribune., 1922-05-02
American Action Depends
Entirely on Conduct of
RussiansTh
Tells Won,cu's League
Government
Only Acceptable
Credits Must Have Basis
Inside Nation Itself: De-
nics Trade IL Curbed


FROM The 7ribwnc's Washington Bureau
WASHINGTON, May Recognition
of Russia by the United States is de
pendent upon the existence OF stable
government capable of fulfilling all in
torr&tional obligations, Secretary Of
State Hughes told a committee repre-
senting the Women's international
League for Peace and Freedom, which
laid befora him to-day a resolution
asking for recognition of the Soviet re-
gime
Secretary Hughes said that the
American government was most
anxious for Russia 70 work out its own
dostiny, and asserted that there was
no disposition on the part of the United
States to interfere in the internal af-
fairs there. He warned, however, that
the organized efforts on the part of the
Soviet regime to 'interfelc in the do
nestle affairs of other peoples" had
initiated against recognition. Rus
sia's return to friendly relations with
the United States, Secretary Hughes
said, depended solely upon the future
actions Of those who now dominate tha.
country.
The resolution, which was passed at
the annual conference of the organi-
zation here, was presented by Miss Ella
Boynton, Of Chicago, who was accom-
panied by number of delegates Of the
league.
General Recognition Sought
Several spoke IN behalf of mmediate
recognition Of the Russian Soviet Re
public, the Far Eastern Republic and
the autonomous republics carved out
Of the former Russian Empire.
In his reply Secretary Hughes saij:
ut is great pleasure TO meet you
and 10 hear you, and | appreciate deep
Is the interest that you manifest in
this important problem. 1t is hardly
necessary to refer to the concern that
we all feel with respect to the welfare
Of Russia Our interest IN the people
of Russia has been manifested IN the
most unmistakable manner, and do
not think that it requires any state
mont at this time TO indicate how
anxious we are for the full restoration
of the economic power Of the Russian
people and for their wellbeing in
every way.
"There is no disposition to interfere
with the Russian people in working out
their own destiny. There is no desire
to Interfere in ther internal affairs.
The principle that is involved is one
that we cherish here. Its application
has been somev hat complicated by the
organized efforts on the part Of the
Soviet regime to interfere in the do
mcstic affairs of other peoples
No Check on Commerce
with respect to intercourse, 1t is
quite evident that you are under Sc
rous msapprehension. There are no
legal obstacles to trade with Russia,
The obstacles that exist to trade with
Russia are due to the situation IN
Russia, which is in tho control of those
who dominate the affairs Of Russia.
Some time ago pointed out the es
scntial conditions for a return to pro-
ductivity in Russia That was not a
formula; that was rot an artificial CON
ception; that was simply Il statement
of facts Russia needs credit, but it is
idle to expect credit unless there is a
basis for credit That basis for credit
cannot be supplied from the outside,
That basis for credit has got to be sup
piled inside of Russia.
"Political recognition follows the es
tablishment OF sound basis for inter
course. Political recognition is de-
pendent upon the existence of a gov
ernment that is competent to discharge
and shows disposition to discharge
its international obligations. This
whole matter is in the control Of those
who dominate the affairs Of Russia. We
are most desirous to do what we can to
aid in Russia's rccuperation. but they
must establish the basis for such re
cuperation.'