Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-20
LLOYD GEORGE REVIEWS
 THE GENOA CONFERENCE

Genoa. May 1s.-(By The A P)- David Lloyd George. the British prime minister. in his valsdictory before the inai pienary session of the economic s'uference today. said the Genoa weath- ,r had been sunny and gloomy and that tornetiues there had been t1un5erstorus ,ut a.l had ended today ID a blue sky. That Is the history of the confer ,rce~ he added we need all Kinds of weather 70 make a good harvest; and If you take a good look at the conference you will find we have garnered fine ,rops-
 These crops. Mir. Lloyd George listed ss Inc coming meeting at The Hague. he pact for non aggression and the re- ,orts of the finance. transport and econ omic commission.
 "If these reports were adopted" said Mir Lloyd George. they would shelp to restore the prosperity and vigor 10 de- 'leted Europe These technical reports slcne justified the existence of the Gen "a conference. but they must be incor- porzted into living practice-converted uto gold.
 Russia the Greatest Problem.
 The greatest interest centered on the
 
 outside world and the assistance the world was ready to give to restore Rus la and rescue its people from misery he premier declared. adding. "it is a problem full of danger and difficulties t Is surrounded with a tumble of preju- lice and wild passions.
 Let me say th.s about the confer ,ncs and the way it debated the Rus hsn question" said Mir Lloyd George The discussions in themselves have demonstrated the value of the interna- uonai conference. Here is a question which has provoked wars and revolutions .n two continents, debated In conference In an atmosphere of calm and courteou: investigation. What better justification oould you have for conferences thar than that?
 For the first time Europe has faceC that difficulty and not shirked 1t. WI have decided to continue to face Il problem In order to struggle through, an' that is the most coura ageous decision tax en by this conference.
 With full knowledge of the magni tude. of the complexity and the peril surrounding this problem, we have de cs4ed deliberately to do our best t struggle through. We have not gon as far as the most sanguine of us ex pected. but we have gone further tha Inc doubters ever hoped or wished u 70 go.
 Russian Msmorandum Disastrous.
 -I should Ike to say one word upo the Russian memorandum. We make T reply to it. but we cannot allow it pass without one sentence do SC nt In order Co prolong the controversy. bl because the last thing I wish to is Co end these proceedings on coi trovsrsial note.
 'I do not know what the effect of t!I; memorandum was in Russia but know the effect outside Russia was di ast-ous 1t produced reaction again the spirit Of settlement and if E we the last word 10 be uttered by thA Ru sian government should really dsspa cf accomplishing much at The Hasu am referring to the 11th of May men orandurn.
 Europe and the world need the pr euce which Russia can contribute, aI Russia needs the accumulated veal and skill which the world can place .ss command Russia Cannot recover f a generation without that help.
 Europe Is more and more filling l the gaps left by RuEsia. Russia rec ufors and more of the help which tl world can give and Is anxious to giy Either from pride or prejudice ws hs not fin the course of these discussio referred to this fact. Even a. this m nient there are millions of people In Ru sia standing on the brink of fami and pcstilence, who may perish withc help. fl Russia needs help she can r e. But will this Russian delegation z low me in friendly spirit to say O Word7
 "if R1sEa Is to get help Russia mu not outrage the sentiments. If they fl let them call them 2reiudices. of {: