Word: russia
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Major-General Allen, who speaks to night at the Union, has proved himself both soldier and diplomat. His military training he gained in the way of the ordinary soldier; his diplomatic ability has been built up out of his experience, as a military attache in Russia and Germany, as an organizer of native constabulary in the Philippines, and in the delicate position of commander-in-chief of the American forces at Coblenz on the Rhine. His success in the latter position may be judged by the fondness which the Germans felt for him and his forces and the disappointment felt...
...important moves, affecting the exterior policy of France, see under CZECHOSLOVAKIA and RUSSIA...
...nutshell, Russia will repay its debts to France, providing she can obtain at least a ten-year moratoriurm and credits for the promotion of economic reconstruction. She will refrain from supporting Communist propaganda in France and will restore in part the property of French citizens which was nationalized when the Bolsheviki seized power in 1917. The part that the Soviet Government desires to retain as national property will be paid for in various ways, such as by concession grants, principally in oil, a commodity which France lacks. All this is made dependent upon recognition of Russia by France...
...Government, however, believes that M. Scheinemann's mission is to establish relations with French banks instead of with the Government. It was reported that he had opened negotiations with La Banque des Pays du Nord and that, unless he can conclude an agreement with the Imperial Bank of Russia in Paris (independent since the Bolshevik régime came into existence), relations will be established with the French bank...
...scene of one play is laid in Italy, of the other in Russia. If the hybrid version is used, it will probably be in Asia Minor...