Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-21

doomed increasingly important. 1t was
known that Herr Bruening wished to
return to Berlin tomorrow, so as to be
there Thursday when some of his emer-
gency DEGREES expire.
In addition the diplomats at the con-
ference wish to use every means pos
sible to counteract the depre ssing effect
on world markets which long drawn out
discussions would entail.
The feeling said to be prevalent among
the confereeS today was that II short
term credits of about SIPS, 000, 900 falling
due Immediately should be renewed, the
present crisis could be passed off-with
the assistance of the Hoover moratorium
until Fall.
BY that time it was thought a new
atmosphere of confidence in Germany
would be conducive to larger credits.
The German delegates we're the first
to arrive today at the conference. which
was held in the foreign office just across
from 10 Downing street, the residence
Of the prime minister.
Herr Bruening, DR.. Curtius, and Ger
man Ambassador Won Neurath called at
Mr.. Macdonald's residence before the
meeting and talked with him for a few
minutes.
The Germans emerged from the
prime minister's residence together and
WCIc 1OllOWCu d lew ILlOLIICIlCS ldUST ny
MIR. Macdonald, who was accompanied
by a detective.
Secretary of State Stimson and Sec
rotary of the Treasury Mellon slipped
into the foreign Office by a back en-
trance, apparently to escape the battery
Of newsreel photographers and news
paper men at the front door.
Premier Laval, Foreign Minister
Grandi Of Italy and other ministers
tINrrz{k kaI xlry % In nh
pliers. Even the aged and feeble Pre-
mier Renkin of Belgium stopped for a
few moments and spoke in the micro
phones.
Foreign Minister BRAND Of France
was the best natured or the lot despite
two great gaSheS across his left cheek
where apparently he cut himself while
shaving.
It was understood that at their
long talk over the dinner table in
the House Of Commons restaurant
Mr.. Macdonald emphasized to Herr
Bruening that the only nation from
which Germany could get short
term loan at present is France, and
France could not advance credits I'M
less the German government under
took what it considered to be i'm
possible political and financial guar
antees.
metnOO SuSkcSteu.
Germany's problem, the prime min
lister is reported to have told the chan
cellor, is to re-establish herself in the
confidence of the world. One prac-
tical method suggested was a visit by
Mr.. Macdonald and Foreign Secre-
tary Henderson to Germany, to be fol-
lowed by a visit by Premier Laval and
Foreign Minister BRAND of France.
In opening the conference last night,
Mr.. Macdonald declared that THE
present moment may be one of the
turning points Of the history of the
world, for good or ILL.,"
"If we cannot find a solution of the
present crisis" he said, mo one can
foretell the political and financial dam
gers which will ensue."
Speeches also were made by Premier
Laval, who explained that Germany
and France had decided, at the negoti-
atoms concluded Sunday in Paris, to do
their utmost to bring about conditions
which would make financial and politi-
cal collaboration possible, and by Herr
Bruening, who gave his version Of the
economic plight Of his country.