The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1945-04-26


was standing firm against admitting
the Soviet-backed Lublin Polish
government to this conference. Pres
ident Truman was described as hav-
ing been "adamant" in rejecting
Russian demands in behalf Of the
Lublin Poles.
But it was also indicated that the
British might prove more willing
now to compromise with the Rus
slams for the sake Of getting the
embarrassing Polish dispute out Of
the way.
No Easy Task
The conference began yesterday
in a spirit of determination to pro-
tect world peace, but with general
recognition that there are obstacles
to be overcome before satisfactory
basis of world collaboration can be
achieved. Mr.. Truman, who is be-
ing described by word of mouth
hereabouts as "a very firm fellow"
reminded the delegates that their
task would not be easy when he
opened the conference with an ad-
drss broadcast from Washington.
I'VE, who have lived through the
torture and the tragedy of two
world conflicts" he said, must
realize the magnitude of the prob
lem before us. We do not need far
sighted vision to understand the
trend of recent history. Its signi-
ficance is all too clear.
with ever-increasing brutality
and destruction, modern warfare, If
unchecked, would ultimately crush
all civilization. We still have
choice between the alternatives:
continuation of international chaos
or the establishment of world
organization for the enforcement
of peace" the President said.
Molotov will speak at plenary
session which is to be convened
at $3.50 p. M, pvt (6:30 p. m. ewto
A meeting of the conference steer
ing committee has been called for
1920 a. M, Pvt. that committee,
composed of chairmen of the As
United Nations delegations will
establish credentials and executive
committees.
The Polish question could be
raised in the steering committee
meeting today or at any time here
after that it may meet. Any reso-
luton to invite the Russian-spon-
sored Polish government of Lublin
to join this conference would have
to get by the executive committee
before being put to the delegates
aS q whole for decision
Molotov will be one of three
speakers today. The others are
British Foreign Secretary Anthony
Eden and Chinese Foreign Minister
T. v. Soong. Those three with U.
S. Secretary of State Edward R.
StettiniusI who spoke at yester-
days opening session. represent the
four governments which are spon-
soring this conference to establish
an international organization to
maintain peace.
This is the beginning of series
of oratorical field days in which the
heads of all delegations ultimately
will have their say-and they are
expected to keep it fairly brief. To-
days oratory will end about $50 p.
M, to be resumed in another plen-
airy session tomorrow.
Conference work will proceed with
| meetings OF the steering, executive
and other committees preliminary
to establishment of the four major
commissions into which conference
business is to be divided.
A plan to make Soong, Eden and
Molotov vice-chairmen of the con-
ference to preside over plenary ses-
Sions when Stettinius is absent is
being re-examined today. Stettinius
may be named permanent chairman
of the powerful conference executive
committee. In that event, chairman
ship Of the plenary sessions would
rotate among the chief delegates of
the four sponsoring powers.
Opening Ceremony Brief
Yesterdays colorful opening cere-
mony was brief and was topped by
Mr.. Trumans speech. The Presi-
dents words were politely but not
boisterously applauded by the as
sembled delegates and their aides.
The delegates gathered here not
| only are sorry I1ldL I'll dLlA1AIl OcAdLO
Roosevelt died-they evidently are
sharply disappointed because they
are unable to see the famous Amer
lean play the big first act scene Of
this conference.
An international compact against
aggression unquestionably will come
out of this conference But it will
come with much more force and sig
nificance If the uncomfortable mis-
understanding among the three ma
jor powers is adjusted to the mutual
satisfaction Of all concerned.
All delegations are interested In
the prestige and position of their
own nations. Therefore, there al
ready is pressure to expand the con-
ference executive committee from II
to 10 or IA members.
Chine, France, Great Britain, the
Soviet Union and the United States
are assured of places. Others report
ed likely to be elected If the mem
bership is expanded include Brazil,
Chile, Canade. Australia, Holland,
Yugoslavia and Iran.
rEASETESG PATROL,