Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-04-23
NEW GENOA CRISIS.
IS BROUGHT ON BY
FRENCH PROTESTS
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German treaty violates the principles
laid down at Cannes for the holding
of the Genoa conference.
The note observes that in the opin-
ion of the allies the treaty destroys
the spirit of mutual confidence. indis-
pensible for international co-opera-
ton, which the conference aimed 10
establish. and that the allies are
therefore unanimous in considering
their dignity no longer permits them
to collaborate with the German dele
gates on the commission handling
Russian affairs.
Reply Called Unacceptable.
The note adds that the reply OF
Germany to the allies letter of April
is does not supply an acceptable IN
depreciation of Germany's action. ana
declares it is useless to enter into the
details of Germany's allegations
untruthful legations, the note says
which the loyal and frank attitude
of the converting powers would De
sufficient to disprove.
I'VE are therefore justified. con-
tinues the French communicate. IN
thinking that the Russo-German &C
cord was in reality an arm which the
Russian and German delegations
brought to Genoa in their baggage to
be utilized at the first propftious
moment. How much weight. under
these circumstances, can be attached
to the protestations of solidarity and
sincerity made by Dr.. Wirth:
Contrary to Aims.
Referring to Germany's expectations
of participating in the discussion of
questions not relating to points dis
posed of by the Russo-German treaty,
the communique says:
IF for instance, the conference
discusses the formation of con-
sortium orthe establishment of zones
of reconstruction. Germany apparent
ly expects to participate. This. how
ever, is quite contrary to what the
allies indicated to Germany.
THE allies made it absolutely clear
to Germany that she was henceforth
excluded from the discussion Of Rus
sian affairs"
In conclusion the note points out
ing of the heads of the delegations
which signed the note to the Germans
on April Is. for the purpose of de-
liberating on the situation.
Subsequently the French delegation
issued communfque declaring that
the three documents recently made
public. namely, Germany's answer to
the allies, Russias answer to the
allies and Russia's memorandum in
reply to the London experts export.
obliged France to register formal
reservation.
Far From Calming.
1.-THE least one can say of the Ger
man answer" says the communique,
lis that far from calming doubts and
suspicious it confirms them by rea-
son of its equivocal character and by
its contradictions. Dr.. Wirth insisted
that the Russo-German treaty was
concluded after the Germans had
heard of the unofficial negotiations
which were held at the Vil1ade AL
bertis, the Germans believing these
negotiations would prove hostile to
German interests. Later. however.
the German chancellor admits that
the treaty was practically arranged
before the Genoa conference"
Passing to the soviet's answer to
the allies statement of conditions,
the communicate declares this answer
contains equivocations and contra
dictions The powers had told the
Russians they could not accept the
soviet demands for indemnity, that
the allies would admit a reduction
only in the war debts. that they
would make no concessions concern
ing private debts. and finally that the
allies would insist on the restitution
of confiscated property, or adequate
indemnity, the communique points
out. To this the Russians forwarded
their acceptance, out tnelr cOmpll-
ance,, it is noted, was conditional
nnon the reception of financial help
and recognition de jure of the soviet
government.
Does Not Conform With CHnnes.
: ''It seems clear" continues the COM
munique, that the dejure recognition
demanded by the soviet government
does not conform with the Cannes
resolutions. acceptance of which by
Russia was not dependent upon any
conditions" The Russians, it is de-
clared, had completely twisted the
proposition. and their attitude was
unacceptable to France.
besides answering the allied con-
ditions," the communicate goes on,
''the Russian delegation made public
a memorandum concerning the report
of the London experts which seems
absolutely in contradiction with their
note accepting the allies terms Does
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