Norwich bulletin., 1922-01-27

Paris. Jan. IS (By the A. PIT was
reliably stated tonight that George Har-
vey, the American ambassador TO Great
Britain, will tell Premier Poincare during
his brief sojourn in Paris on his way
from Cannes to London. that the United
States may yet consider being represent
ed at the forthcoming economic confer
ence at Genoa, provided France will con-
sent to full participation in that gather
ing.
This was the view expressed tonight,
subject to any further instructions the
ambassador may receive from Washing
ton as to the course to be taken toward
| the Genoa conference. Mr.. Harvey's IN
terview with the French premier, which
is regarded in French official circles as
unusually important, is expected to take
place tomorrow morning or tomorrow af-
| ternoon, and this meeting may be fol-
| lowed by another on Saturday or Mon
| day.
Ambassador Harvey said this evening
| that while his visit to Paris was not in
the nature of special mission, he would
| take the opportunity Of making clear the
| American viewpoint with regard to the
Genoa conference specifically and to the
whole economic and financial question
generally. He said he would see as
many Representatives of the French gov
| ernmenL dS pOSSlD4cs O1l AC hdS Nt-@AAg
concerned with having one or two talks
with Premier Poincare, so that Francs
might thoroughly understand the Ameri-
can attitude.
Mr.. Harvey also will hold . number OF
conferences with Myron T. Herrick. the
American ambassador to France. Mr.
Herrick also has been active in, obtain
ing French opinion and it is understood
he will work closely with Mr.. Hatvey
during the latter's N>eit in Paris
1t was understood this evening tha
Mr. Harvey probably will inform Premiei
Poincare that the American government
seels that the Genoa conference will b'
wort hless, or at least of little value, un
less France whole-heartedly takes part
Should France decide to remain out o
the conference, Mr.. Harvey is under
stood to believe that America would b
| particularly reluctant to join in its de
Alterations. 1t is understood in America
: quarters that President Hardlngs fns
decision on acceptance of the invitatio
20 be represented al Genoa depends to
= considerable extent upon the results {
Mr. Harvey's conversations in Paris.
yhe extent to which the United State
will participate at Genoa and in Euro
pean economic construction generally
; also considered as somewhat dependen
. aside from French participation, upo
some solution of the reparations qce'
ton and upon a sincere indication on Ii
= part of European countries that they al
II .rying to balance their budgets by r
II duction of land armaments and 9th,
. burdens which are regarded as unnece
sary by America. Mr.. Harvey, it isful
derstood. will make this plain in
+ talks with Premier Poincare and 9TH
= representatives Of the French goverl
- ment.
1t was also learned today, in come
ton with Mr.. Harvey's visit, that Il
special committee which the allied po'
ers appointed at Cannes to draw up Il
:, definite and final agenda for the Gem
. conference has delayed its first meetin
y pending the outcome of Mr.. Harvey
= conversations with Premier Poincare.
was pointed out that the allies do Il
Il want to actually frame a final progra
- until Americas views and desires d
- thoroughly understood Moreover. it W
,s explained that the proposals for discu
sion at Genoa which have been set for
since the Cannes meeting of the suprel
,, council in no sense constitute the fir
II agenda, which rests with the commit
to decide America has been asked
>. appoint representative on this comm
:, tee. but such an appointment has be
left undecided, pending a final decision
the question of Americas participation
the conference.