New Britain herald., 1929-08-09
Break Down Near

The Hague, Aug. 9 PI-The con- | ference of the governments called 10 arrange application of the Young reparation plan seemed today to De dangerously near breakdown with the firm stand of Philip Snow den, British chancellor of the eX- chequer against the plan threaten ing disruption before negotiations were well begun.
 To observers, it appeared that the most deNterous handling by such statesmen as Aristide Briand and Dr. Gustav Stresemann would be re- quired to avert a deadlock and at least temporary collapse of the ne gotiations m the absence of any promise of compromise in the BrIt~ ish objections as reiterated by Dr. Snowden yesterday.
 Such was the tenseness of the closing hours of yesterdays con- mittee sessions that adjournment until tomorrow was agreed to with the hope prevailing among those attending to stoer the conference through the troubled waters of European post war politics that an amelioration of the situation might develop.
 Conversations Today
 Private conversations today be- tween NJ. Briand and other leaders were looked to as possibly afford ing some way out of the stalematc, which threatened not only the Young plan but the entire structure of negotiations seeking final liquida- ton of problems growing out of the World war.
 Mr. Snowdens statements ycs- terday were but reiteration of views expressed Tuesday and We'd nesday, briefly, that Great Britain consider itself ill-uscd in the di- vision of the German separations payments under the Young plan and will insist on a return to the percentages of division agreed 10 at Spa.
 The Young committee had no right to interefere with the Spa percentages for the distribution of reparations," the British chancellor said "The British delegation must have decision on these questlons before it can proceed any further.
 T have laid all my cards on the table. Don't believe l am holding anything back. It is only fair ;o the commission that it be freely ard frankly informed on these views. l have behind me the unanimous support of cur government and tue irrespective of party.
 "I believe, also. l have inc sup port of the whole people of Great Britain. On this matter speak quite frankly, We cannot com promise"
 Mir. Snowden's speech was made in the finance committee of the conference, while in other quarters the political committee, with M Briand, Dr. Stresemann, and it's members was meeting. The speech was a prelude to the offer of q 1PSOlutlUll lo dppOlllI d CoHiiili NN' to draw up a revised project to take the place of the Young plan.
 This resolution was to be voted on when the finance committee meets again Saturday, but there were in Gications today vote would D" averted by the leaders for the pres ent to give heads of the delegations moro time 10 talk things over anI attempt to soften the intransiGe&nc" of the British chancellor.
 Mr. Snowdcn's speech yesterday drew answers from Henri Cheron. French finance minister, who said France was every bit as firm as England with regard to the Young plan. He declared it must be ac- cepted as it was, and without al iteration. His sentiment was echoed by Alberto Pirelli, Italian under secretary for foreign affairs.
 NJ. Cheron said: "There are physi cal and moral sacrifices that are greater than any financial sacrifices. and for a question of money Mr. Snowden proposes to destroy this