New Britain herald., 1922-05-11
CritiZes Certain Powers.

Genoa May 11.-Extracts from the text of the preamble to the Russian reply, which became available today, show that it strongly stigmatizes the obstinacy of certain powers in ex- cluding Russia from international po- litical and economic life and refusing her equality of treatment, with the only object, it is alleged, the satisfac- ton of their financial claims When one considers, says the text. what this attitude may cost the world the United States, which in- augurated it, and Russia which has suffered it's tragic consequences in the past five years, it is difficult 10 be- lieve that only the intnroet9 "F ''a Russian bondholders and former pro- prietors Of nationaized propvi,.,4 !; being considered. The incidents tot the last few days. especially fin con- nection with the restriction Of private property, clearly show that political considerations have been grafted up- on a purely material question:
 The opinion was expressed that Foreign Minister Tchitcherin, who was thought to be anxious to bridge
  powers had been again obliged to alter the reply in accordance with in- structions from Moscow.
 Germans Are Anxious.
 The Germans and the Austrians are becoming increasingly anxious to know what the Russians have decided. The Germans apparently realize the seriousness 10 Germany of break down of the conference in it's possible results on the business problem.
 The developments of the moraing the earlier impression that German separations to France might play a dominating role in the settlement of the Russian question
 It's the heart of the whole queS- ticn.' said leading statestlan today. Everything goes back to that, for France wants restored France be- fore the reconstruction Of Russia or Germany"
 Many Reports Heard.
 Many quotations from supposed to oXts of the main portion Of the re- ply are being published in the Italian newspapers. but as the document was still undergoing revision the actual response of the Russians concerning nationalized property was still in 1oubt
 In some quarters it was said inn nortant last moment notifications were being made.
 Japan Joins France.
 Japan. il was stated today, joined orces with France in her determina- ion not 10 indulge in protraCted ne yotiations with the Russians. This, it s explained. was chiefly tho out yrowth of Japan's experience during months of fruitIess pourparIers with of the Far Eastern re- public of Siberia at Dairen, which inally collapsed because the Japanese ay of the constantly shifting nature f the conditions brought forward by he Chita government as bases for general commercial treaty and pos ible recognition.
 l was stated on authority today hal Japan has no intention of grant, oC a direct governmental loan to the oyiet government A commercial redit Of 6.on0.n00 yen given as lhsidy to Russo Japanese develop ,ent company already has been prac- cally exhausted and further credits -ould need the authorization of the apanese Diet.
 |. S. Cooperation.
 If an arrangement is made with ussia. Japan feels that further as- stance for Russian reconstruction an only be accorded in cooperation ith interests in the United States it as authoritatiyely declared, Japan elieves the two countries should ork together across Siberia t was ated more particularly in the res- ,ration of the railroads and in keep ,g with the spirit underlying the our power Pacific pact