The New York herald., 1922-04-10
Spokesman for Leading
Powers Hold Two Con-
ferences.
NEUTRALS OUTLINE PLANS
Will Not Support Powers OPP
posed to Land Dis
armament.

GENOA, April . ASSOCIATED Press).-
Arrival of the French delegation to-
day was the occasion of a public mani
festation of Italian and French amity.
Applauding crowds at the station and
the inspiring notes OF the Marseillaise
added to the enthusiasm.
The French, spokesman informed
the Associated Press that the Frenci,
delegates came to the conference in a
perfectly open spirit on all questions.
determined to do everything possible
to accomplish needed reforms in Eu-
rope. They admitted the Russian
problem lowered over all other MAJ
ters in importance. in tie belief TIE
rehabilitation OF Russia was impera
tive IL Europe and the world wou.c
be restored to what President Harding
has called normalcy.
France came in no recalcitrant frame
Of mind. especially on the question OF
the army, which it was desirous of re-
ducing to the lowest possible number
provided suitable guarantees were given
that large military establishment was
not necessary. he continued. Naturally
the disappearance OF the Bolshevist army
in general and Russian guarantees. in
cludng recognition OF her debts. were
needful before serious discussion of the
actual recognition of the Russian State
was permissible.
France. he said. desired the closest
cooperation with the United States.
which he hoped would take a practical
interest In the economic AFFAIRS OF Europe.
A Day and Night Session.
Chancellor wirth, DIR. Walter Rathe-
nau and the other members OF the Ger
mar. delegation arrived in Genoa to-
night and were given cordial recep-
tion. They were escorted to the Eden
Park Hotel by Foreign Office officials.
IT was announced shortly after their
arrival that DR.. Wirth would speak at
the opening session of the conference to-
morrow and that NJ Tchitcherin of the
Russian delegation also would make an
address. As Mr. Lloyd George, Premier
Facta and NJ. Barthow are sure to speak
and ms It is likely that the chiefs OF the
other delegations will be granted per-
mission to take the platform, the meet
ing may be prolonged into the night.
Premier Lloyd George and Sir Laming
Worthington-E Evans for England. Louis
Barthou and Camille Barrere for France.
Baron Hayashi and viscount Ishii for
Japan Premier Theunys and VI. Jaspar
for Belgium and Premier Facta and
Signor Schanzer for Italy met both
morning and afternoon to-day to discuss
the procedure OF the economic confer
encs.
The attitude Of the Allies in the lead
ing questions has been decided. These
five countries, who invited the others
TO the Genoa discussions. will be repre-
sented by five delegates: the same privI-
lege will be extended to Germany and
Russia. owing to their large population.
size and political Importance. All other
countries are to have only two delegates.
The opening meeting will conclude
with the appointment OF several com
missions. one for verifcation Of creden-
tials. one for the Russian question and
one each on finance. economic questions
and transport
There is great divergence OF opinion
as to how the Russian commission shall
be formed; the Allies desire that only
England. France. Italy, Germany and
Russia shall be represented, as thereby
they could act more rapidly. Japan. the
Baltic Entente and the Little Entente
Powers are all dissatisfied with this sug-
gestion. as they claim their relations
with Russia are more important than
those OF some OF the allied countries. ow-
ing to the frontier treaties already con-
ciuded with the Soviet Government.