The New York herald., 1922-04-20
CONFERENCE BLOCKED
AWAITING REPLIES
Germans Seeking Compromise
Without Sacrificing Pact.

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Without Sacrificing Pact.
GENOA, April 49, Associated Press) -
The German delegates and experts have
not yet been able 10 find formula
whereby TO compromise with the En-
tente Powers without sacrificing the
Russo German treaty. although they
were in session, at a very ia;e hour to-
night Efforts are being made TO have
the, conference formulate a Russian pol
lev in which the Russo-German treaty
can be absorbed. thus giving it the
stamp Of conference approval ana re-
moving the cause of hard feeling
The plain language of Premisr Lloyd
George To, the German stas esnen to-dHy
over the treaty incident. which at one
time threatened 10 disrupt the economic
conference. was believed ~ have cleared
the political atmosphere, but as neither
the German reply 60 the Allies nor the
Russian reply regarding acceptance OF
the conditions for the restoration OF
Russia was forthcoming the situation ~
still considered critical.
Some, of the neutrals described tre
Germans as embarrassed how TO nnd
way out or the difficulty. Meantime the
work of the conference is blocked. the
neutral States have officiaaly insisaeo
that the agenda of the conference ne
discussed in the commissions and NOT ~
private conversations among the chief
delegates To this the leaders "rejoin
that preliminary meetings are advisable
in order to expedite the labors OF the
conference.
M. Barthou or the French delegation.
tonight confirmed the report that
Premier Lloyd George had adopted a
strong attitude at to-day's meeting
with the German Foreign Minister, Dr.
Rathenau. NJ. Barthou. who Is Kept
closely informed as to what. Mr.. LLOYD
George is doing. said there was mo
room for eauivocation on the part OF
Germany. there was. no middle course
VI the Germans insisted on. maintain
ing the treaty. the French could not
deal with them on ~9any of. the COM
missions concerning Russia.
''The most complete accord exists be-
tween France and Eng gland on the
question involved" he added. II per-
sonally find the greatest friendliness
and support on the part of the British
Premier
The opinion was expressed in French
circles tonight that the Germans are
anxious TO find a way of settlement
which viii keep them active members
OF the conference.
Lloyd Georges Ubimatum.
According to an English spokesman.
the conversation at Prime Minister
Lloyd Georges villa concluded by Mr..
Lloyd George saying:
There are only two alternatives for
the Germans: Either to withdraw the
Russo-Garman treaty or to withdraw
themselves from. the commission dis
ans rtx so
either TO humiliate Germany or to
inflict a penalty upon her. but the
conference cannot allow the German
delegation to continue to participate
IN discussion on Russia unless she
makes amends for this deplorabIe in
cident"
In the course of the conversation Or
Wirth and DIR. Rathenau made excuses
and presented diffuse explanations. re-
peating what is already known about
the reasons which induced them TO sign
the treaty with Russia.
Here Mr.. Lloyd George answered II
was not a question Of excuses and ex-
plantations. but he needed to know ex-
actly what the Germans intend to do.
DR.. Wirth replied that the situation
was very grave. He regretted compli-
cations had arisen but he would do his
best to find satisfactory solution
The British Prime Minister insisted
upon knowing soon the German decision
Dr. Wirth and DR. Rathenau left
promising to give an answer. which T.
expected Tomorrow
German scheme n Mortal Blew.
The expected German demand for dis
cusslon Of her case before a pleuarv
session of the economic conference viii
prove "a mortal blow" 10 the confer
cnce. II Is declared in a French com
munique issued here this noon.
The commvpiuue points out that for
the first time since signing the Treaty
OF Versailles the world sees the names
of the representatives OF niue Powers
making M an entente affixed 10 docu-
ynent which protests against Germa n
conduct.
The ccmmunique insists that the drag
ginc Of the controversy into the fun
session Of the conference would brine
about situation which E.urooe wishes
~ avoid. namely the lining up OF new
political groups. one against the other.
~ refers 10 the signing OF the Russo
German Treaty - "a manifestation OF
the Bismsrekisn spirit which caused the
allied bloc Immediately to affirm its
unity"
~ ~ denied in the statement that the
French had received any official or un.
official notice from the Germans con.
ccrning the treaty. II is likewise denied
that the Allies were engaged In drawing
up "a ciandestine treaty behind the
! doors Of the villa de Albertis''
II IL desired 70 make clear. adds IN,
statement. that the protest was sent ID
Germany alone because Russia had M
legal relations allied Powers
Russia is free TO act as she wishes 4
u pointed out, but Germany has norma
relations with the Allies and Is linked
with them by treaty
The protest addressed to Germany. Il
n explained. did not refer TO the Treat,
of Versailles. because the question %
the application OF this treaty. especiall!
It's economic clauses and other subjects
covered by the Russo-Germau conven
tion. are under the supervision OF the
Allied Reparations Commission.