Evening journal., 1922-04-03
GEORGEP PUTS
LEADERSHIP
TO THE TEST
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test He defended the coalition
governments foreign policy and
asked the approval Of parliament OF
the Genoa Economic Conference.
Germany cannot pay her repara-
tion debts until Russia has been re-
stored" tho prime minister declared
emphatically.
Lloyd George met squarely the
crisis confronting his government.
He was faced. from the opposition
benches, by leaders Of three inde-
pendent groups OF political enemies,
each ready with an amendment OF his
resolution:
Resolved. That this house ap-
prove the resolutions passed by the
Supreme Council at Cannes az a
basis for the Genoa conference and
will support His Maiesty's govern
ment IN endeavoring 10 effect them
The Prime Minister stood ready to
resign n an amendment we're passed.
The Genoa conference was called
to consider the reconstructlon OF
economic Europe" Lloyd George
declared. opening his speech late
this afternoon. and 20 examine the
best method OF restoring prosperity
out OF desolation."
He thereupon moved his resolu-
ton. asking parliaments confidence
In the proposed policies
The Prime Minister then went on
20 elaborate on the principles un-
deriying the proposed confering.
Il DO not believe the Genoa con-
ference should consider revision OF
existing treaties" ne declared. IN
dioating his accord with the French
viewpoint that the Versailles Treaty
must not be abandoned In favor OF
new agreements.
II was on this point. Lloyd George'i
news found accord with France. tina
the Independent Liberals we're pre-
pared TO attack the Premier's resolu
ton.
''Europe's trouble r. not due q
our having demanded reparations,
Lloyd George declared. but becaus
I there Ia something 20 repair"
This typical Lloyd George twist
delivered In his best style, brough
burst OF appreciative applaus
- from the House
Alteration OF existing treatie
a would not wipe out the need 70
, reparauons. the Premier declare,
: but would merely transfer the bur
|, den OF payment from Germany
. shoulders 10 those OF France.
r Payment for damage done had I
q be made by some one. he said.
e Germany doesn't pay. then Franc
h and Britain must.
!. One Of the first things that woul
. be undertaken at Genoa. Lioy
d George said. was restoration OF foi
d eign exchange. In order that IN
0 might be done. It was most nece
u sary that each nation balance &
budgets.
2 The question OF peace with Ru
n. sia. Lloyd George said. was a mo
m important one.
8 1--WE must establish complete
ll peace throughout all Europe"
70 Lloyd George stated, with a view
Is 20 dealing with serious prob
pr lens OF trade and unemploy-
70 ment.
he The real basis for peace would
Pr be II Russia were willing 20 ac-
J. oept the Allies conditions.
" "Russla's large armies are an
'e excuse for other countries
y maintaining armies"
'r odds were nearly 20 1 IN
% Lloyd George would get a large m
p jority and would not resign. III
y Premier, Il was understood. wou
- not be content with a small maio
. llty. but would want a margin OF b
y tween 200 and 300 votes
Just how far Lloyd George wou
- go toward insisting upon recognize
- Of Soviet Russia was the chief poi
IA in doubt before he arose TO spea
~ Many felt that n the Prime Mini
ter went too far In advocating re-
10 ognition he might ALLEVIATE conserv
- tive support IN the House and lo
,- the majority he sought.
go Lloyd George had only the pr
H. posed Genoa conference TO fall bal
10 on when claiming support for h
he government today. The COVER
Ist ments Irish policy. and even esta
oe lishment OF the Free State cou
scarcely be claimed in view OF q
IN alarming situation In both the nor
~ and south Of ireland. The industrl
Is, situation in England Is IN bad shaI
n with n million yorkers locked out
NJ a great trade dispute. Britain's Il
ay eign policy is under FIRE, especial
as regards the Near East
be II the Prime Minister'S enemi
se sought a favorable time 10 alta
,ls him. they could scarcely have chos
in better. but government supporte
IT. put their faith In his eloquence
ma win the day.