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Show THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE, SUNDAY MORNING, APRIL 15, been occupying WUba. originally to Lithuania, but Polish in history and Polish so far as the over- helming majority of its Inhabitants re concerned. But this Polish ocu-patihas never been formally recognised by Europe and has been the source of endless dispute, not alone between Poland and Russia. Title Recognized. Fixing of Polish Border f f and ' Serbo-Bulg- r Con- ar ciliation Notable Events - BY FRANK N. SINONDS. WASHINGTON. April 14. For four V months the attention of the world has been concentrated upon . the 'events in the Ruhr and (he progressive disintegration, economic and .even Political, which has resulted has given 'warrant for moch pessimism. In at least two fields In Europe, however, event have occurred which suggest Compensating march toward stabil- - These- field are tbs Polish and the balkan. and th events are the completion of thq demarcation by Polish frontiers and the treaty of the f conciliation, was by all odds the most le state created by the world erection was recognised by all countries as an act of justice, but peculiar fircumstancea combined to make the cause of Poland unpopular in many quarters and have contributed to make the settlements affecting Poland unsatisfactory to the Poles themselves. Thus the British, influenced alike by their realization that Poland would be an ally of France ahd by their appreciation of the fact that the Germans would never accept as permanent cessions of territory to Poland and such cessions would therefore probably provoke later conflict, sought both at Paris and since Paris to restrict the Polish state. yW- - Serbo-Bulg- Policy Unsound. k This British policy had very serious consequences in the matter of Dansig Of all the compromises made Jn the peace settlement, none Is more obviously unsound and undefensible than Free that which is expressed in City of Dansig. By the compromise, Poland does obtain the shadow 'of an outlet on the sea, but as the circumstances in the bolshevist campaign to Warsaw subsequently demonstrated. in an hour of crisis Poland might find that her means of obtaining munitions of war from her French ally could be paralysed by maneuvers at Dansig. Aside from the Dansig detail, however, the Poles hsve been in the main consistently successful in overcoming British opposition, thanks to French assistance Not only did their victory over the Russians lead to a treaty of giving them an eastern frontier fgjc beyond the limits marked bv the Urzon line and thus more nearly In consonance alike wkh their historical and their military necessities, rights but It put them (n a position later tr demand with Justice that this frontier should be recognised by Britain Itself, Th settlement Upper itieetan question, again, was a real triumph folliahe Poles, for if they did not acquiring considerable areas which were unmistakably Polish, regard being had for the language and race of the majority of the inhabitants, they did acquire by war the moot valuable portions of the coat and iron deposits in this highly industrialised area and thus laid the foundation for future economic strength. suc-cee- Now Polish title to Wilna has been formally recognised and, in addition, to alt the territory, hitherto disputed, east of the great trunk rah road Which cornea down from Dwinsk through Wilna to Grodno, together with the railway itself and a narrow belt ac-of territory west of It. Thus Poland quiree not only the important city of Witaa. but in addition all but a minor fraction of the old Russian government of Wilna. To counterbalance this Polish rain, Lithuania has been awarded Memei and the territory on the east bank of the Niemen, near its mouth, which waa surrendered by Germany to her conquerors under the treaty of Versailles and amounts to about a thousand square miles of land and a little less than 150 000 inhabitants This decision, too, disposes of the last bit of German territory dealt with in the Paris settlement. As a consequence of all these various decisions. Poland now emerges a country of upward of 29 000 QOO inhabitants, having an area of 155,000 square miles. Thus Poland is now much larger in area than either Italv or Great Britas large as Gerain and many. after the war. Her population, moreover.- - is in excess of that of Italy, at the moment when Italian unity was achieved, and, given the high rate of annual increase, ia likely to pass that of France in the next two decades and exceed 40,000,000. Of the present are population more than Polish and the othe third Is divided between Jews. Germans and several Russian- tribes., with a sprinkling - of Lithuanian five-sixt- two-thir- Poland Fares Well. Following the Upper Silesian settlement. there was a long pause. Although the British having consented that this dispute be left to the league of nations, accepted the verdict, British hostility was not abolished and any final fixation of the eastern frontier was thus adjourned. But In recent davs the western nations have at last concluded that they would accept the accomplished fact and, ihe council of ambassadors, without recognizing the treaty of Riga, has accepted the frontlef which war there laid down This eliminates the project of a mandate for Poland In eastern Galicia, .with a later determination of it allegiance byplebiscite a generation or more hetfre. Poland now obtains absolute title to all of Galicia, of Lvov, as well as to Cracow and, what is of utmost economic importance, to the great oil region of eastern Galicia, and her control la recognised as definitive. At the same time, and In another For direction, Poland has scored. more than a ear Polish troops have much-debat- ' for the Dansig limitation, then, Poland has fared exceedingly well. She has now both in area and In natural resources, and in population as well, all (he essentials to industrial prosperity, and she continues to be one of the richest agricultural countries in Europe. If only she can be assured a period of two or three decades in which to complete the consolidation of her new estate, she may easily become within a generation one of the great powers of Europe. She remains exposed to two obvious dangers; if Austria ha disappeared, both the Russians and the Germans have obvious temptation to repeat ancient partitions, and Germany at least will never, save as a matter of necessity, accept the loss of Upper Silesia, Posen, Pomeranian and West Prussian fragments and the incidental alien V ion of Dansig. Peace between a restored Russia and Poland Is by no means out of the question in the future, but reconciliation between Poland and Germany is totally out of the question. Relies on France.. Since Poland cannot in any immediate future stand alone against Germany, it is patent that she must rely upon French aid and follow French She Is, policy in German matters. however, materially strengthened in this respect because her dangers are also shared by who are stmilartvTnermced by German aspirations. this time not to recover lost territories, but to claim the German minority living in the new Czechoslovakian state This community of dangers has helped much to adjust incidental rivalries between Poland and Czechoslovakia, notably over; Tcsschcn and, though minor detailk like the disposition of Javorina remain to be determined, relations have greatly improved between these two states. On the Russian side, too, Poland Is measurably fortified by hS alliance with Rumania, which has to dear Russian aspirations to recover Bessarabia, as Poland miist dread Russian aims in Pedlesia and Volhynia, This common danger has led to the making of a treaty of alliance between these two states, and as Rumania is also a member of the little entente, which also Include and Czechoslovakia, Poland la thus more or less directly associated with that alliance. ia Quadruple Fact Brews. At the preeent moment, both official and unofficial discussions are in progress looking toward the expansion of the little entente Into a quadruple alliance, thus including Poland as well s Jugoslavia, Rumania and Czechoslovakia. If such an association should presently result, one of the most striking contributions to central European stability would obviously have been made. AU four states have many of the same problems, Poland and Czechoslovakia have recently been created; Rumania and were largely expanded by the treaties of peace. Poland has been made by taking large areas from both Russia and Germany, and. as 1 have said, is thus exposed to dangers growing out of future efforts of both countries to reclaim their Polish possessions. has to fear not only the German danger, which has been mentioned, but, like and Rumania, has greater immediate peril from the obvl- Jugo-Slav- ia Czecho-Slovark- Jugo-Slav- definite Csecho-Slovaki- a, single-hande- complish ia ia MONTH "Stt Straight WkitflMuy MitNiit tewda Of Savins? Money b Specials r Eic(rc SwmJOm1 Rsdiins THE FINAL DAYS Of a Remarkable Value-Givin- g Event Take advantage of this opportunity to secure a rebuilt used sewing machine' at a price below its real value. Your Last Chance i A fresh lot of used Dont Delay Czecho-Slovakl- STANDARD $20 DOMESTIC ..$8 FREE $14 5 WHITE ROTARY . SINGER .. PYRAMID, New . . $7X0 ..$22.00 ...$16.00 SINGER $9.00 ..$55.00 E AND MANY OTHERS. You will find her in this store Just the machine (now or used) you are looking for ; J PAYMENTS THAT MAKE BUYING EASY. . ; - S- Y Tour old machine accepted as part payment. A factory to customer service you will appreciate . Hemstitchlng Repairing Jugtrite or Pamilo Corset Machines Rented. 72 South Main ' Phone Wasatch 5234. Spring Togs for Boys snd Girls Newest Spring Suits Drastically Reduced Mondayr-A- ll a, The Final Clear-awa- y Notable for Variety, High Character of Garments and Remarkable Values ' need for spaee to display incoming THOUGH the season has just bejrun, the imperative and the strict policy of The Paris to dispose of all suits prior to the ar- rrial of summer merchandise has prompted thh earlier than usual clearance 'This event is looked upon by women as or.e of the great value occasions of the entire year at The Paris. Monday every auit will bear a new price to effect its clearance imriiediately. Clearance 49 - x Fine Pattern and Higher Priced Regular Stocks to 29.95 JTVEBY woman who hag been waiting for thia opportunity will b rewarded for the variety is unusually pleasing. Including both tailored and jaunty box coat suits in all sizes, 16 to 40. Briefly, tricotinea, poirets and camel a hair polo. In blues or light tans. Russias Comeback Remote. Conceding that at some future tlm. Russia wiH attain become a strong, and thus a dangerous, state, tt is still tru. that such a time ia still In the future, and in the meantime the German danger ia much more real. Accordingly, if these four states join hands in an agreement to maintain existing frontiers, then the promise of a considerable period of peace ia patent. Thus the little entente, expanded into a quadruple alliance, might prove the decisive influence in establishing order and creating confidence fn all of the middle of Europe, Such an alliance would necessarily have plain reasons for maintaining close and friendly relations with Franca, the greatest military state in Europe and a state which has every reason for desiring to see ail four states survive and grow strong and shares with them the peril which might come from a Germany once more seeking world power or striving to recreate the Mitteleuropa of ISIS. On the other hand, such a combination would not by any means subordinate its policy to French or become a mere consenting tool in the hands of French statesmanship. It would have every Interest in preserving French friendship. but it would be for many reasons equally Interested in preserving not merely British sympathies. but In contributing to the mainh tenance of an entente which would be, after all. the best guarantee against a new German war. HATS 52 Spring Suits Regular Stocks to 44.95 disposal of our auit stock will meet with unusual favor, for it meant not only the reductions, but greater vaadvantage of eeason-enriety and full range of aizes to select from. All suits up to The Pariss strict standard In materials, styles and workmanship. THIS early d v Choice of 60 Hate Anglo-Frenc- Stocks to 74.95 Regular ' Wait' Ruhr Settlement. This has been the constant effort of Bene the ablest of the central European statesmen, and the effort is bound to be renewed the moment the Ruhr war Is over, although In this struggle central European sympathies are openly with the 'French. The great benefit that may result from such a central European association of nations lies in the fact that these four countries, too weak severally to adopt independent policies, can in combination exercise an enormous influence upon European affaire. And the desire of alt four is quite obviously to preserve the present map of Europe and thus to preserve European peace. For all four, the one absolute necessity is a period of peace in which to consolidate the national structure which have been created or expanded during the war. All four have within themselves the necessary elements for national existence snd for economic But all four prosperity. have at the moment domestic problems of utmost acutenes the work of liberatGeographically, ing subject races and consolidating been has peoples accomplished, on the whole with pretty fair regard for racial considerations. But to throw within common frontiers millions of men who, despite the use of a common language, have been separated for centuries and are divided by political and religious experiences, is to promote discord at once, even if it points to ultimate unity. End Not Near. are strugRumania and gling with Just these difficulties and as yet have found no way to bring cooperation about between the fractions of their populationswh!ch were free before the war and those which have been Included by the peace setIn both states crisis has tlement followed crisis snd th real adjustment is yet in the distance The Polish problem is not less difficult since the Poles have to face the restoration of common national between Poles who have been under German, Russian and Austrian domination for a century and a quarter and have thus had totally different political experiences and have lived under quite opposite Institution None of these four states has now any territorial aspiration which leads it to look with even a slight tolerance upon the idea of war. Peace Is the need of all, primary, the and thus (he union of aU four In a common alliance carriea with It no idea of aggression. It is an alliance to defend the existing order, but It is a defensive alliance purely and simply. If it can be framed and maintained, and if it can, in its turn; Insure a quarter of century of peace for all four state then lndlvldaully they should be able to care for themselve Certain adjustments will have to be made sooner or later between Kaly and the rivalry there is still keen and two national aspirations clash, that of the Italians to dominate the Adriatic by the possession of the eastern shore with Its admirable harbor that of the southern Slavs to extend their frontiers to Include both Trieste and Flume, thus aoquimg adequate sea gate and at the same time bringing half a million or more of 81avs , within the new ia kingdom. New Atmosphere Created. Yet It I. at least worth recording that tha bittern re. of the last few years ha tended recently to diminish. The Italian, hav. just completed the evacuation of portions of Slav territory temporarily occupied, thus fulfilling the terms of the treaty of Rapalio with a fidelity to contract which is conceded even in Belgrade. Morea over, certain other outstanding are to be discussed shortly, and manifestly in a new atmosphere of mutual respect which la both striking and a cause for congratulation. Meantime, there has been proceeding a conversation between Belgrade and Sofia which glvea genuine promise of a reconciliation between the Bulgar and the Serb. It was the alliance of these two states with Greece which conquered the Turk and limited his European possessions to tha city and environs of Constantinople Just ten years ago. (t was the quarrel between Bulgaria and her two alllew which provoked the Second Balkan war and lost to Bulgaria both eastern Thrace and Ksvala. In the world war Bulgaria again her neighbor, first Serbia and prob-lem- Formerly 12.00 to 18.00 - occasionally is such an offerQLY ing featured, and this sale will be . yOMEX can now select from our ehoiceet suits in beautiful poiret twills and tricotines, with plain tailored or elaborately embroid ered models equally represented. In the plain dark shades or light summer colors. Especially emphasizing the itylish stout suits in this assortment. M. Jugo-Slavi- a; rebuilt sewing machines for the last few days of the Anniversary Sale. SINGER $18 - The weak point In such an alliance would plainly be the Russian problem. as and Slav state have unmistakable symdoubtRussia. be It with may pathies ed if they would easily agree to join with Poland and Rumanja In any war against Russia, even If Russia should deliberately attack Poland and Rumania, so long a Germany waa not an allv of Russia. Yet It is clear Jhat if Poland and Rumania were destroyed, then Czechoslovakia. at least, would be doomed to partition between Hungary and Germany and thus to ultimate extinction. The real mission of these two Slav states then, must be to endeavoV to bring about a reconciliation between the Poles and the Russians and prevent any Russo-- Polish struggle. And in exactlv the same way, to restrain Polish and Rumanian policies hostile to Russia. 4n a word, in the quadruple alliance dwo states would be bound to be fnendlv to any restored Russia and 4hus would exert their- - influence to bring about peaceful adjustment of quarrel . With respect of Germany, on the other hand, the policies of all four could march easily for the restoration of Germany at fho expense- of Poland and France, would mean a resumption of German effort to expand souththat is the ward, and Serbs, as well as the Rumanian suffered German invasion during the war and realize that Germany must always be a menace to their security until such time as the German clearly put aside all the old imperialistic and aspiration ia A New Gois&rd, d, much. Weak Point Shown. Jugo-Slav- Juvenile Department Nov Featuring ;f four-pow- er Jugo-Slav- 4'Weelc$ First Requisite to Stylish Costume Jugo-Slavi- a, Allowing Jugo-Slav- Riga Treaty Ignored.'- - u refusal of the Megyare to sccept the kwe to each of these three countries of large district But If the four state counting together upward of 7 090,009 inhabshould strike hands In a itant agreement to defend the territorial conditions crested by the Paris confereiH'e. then not only would it be out cfvthe question for Hungary to challenge this status quo, but since France would certainly stand with this group against any German attack directed agauiat either Poland or and would be accompanied by Belgium, Germany to acwould be unable 0 1923. all-wo- remarkable because of the fine hats It includes, and the generous variety offered. Silk and braid combinations,, and Milan hats. AU becomingly trimmed, and In styles and colors for , spring sad summer wear. Important Sales to Be Featured" Monday Only From Worth-whil- e Savings on Seasonable Selections Regular Stock Just for One Day Union Suits Lingette . Bloomers Silk Umbrellas Bungalow Nets 1.95 1.19 Regular 2.25 Garments silk-to- p THE standard Richelieu Union Suits in bodice or regular itvle and knee length. Top of jersev silk, trunk of fine- - cotton. In pink Reduced From $.45 4.95 35c only. All sizes. ' Rich Egyptian Shade Reduced for Monday SFLENDID vslue at their regular price most noteworthy saving at 1.19 Monday. In white, orchid or flesh color, with pretty elastic plain knees and waist. or shine, silk umbrellas. Ia blsek, brown, blue or red, with bakelite ring handles, ferrule and tipa Monday only, 4.95. ' WOXDEBFUB yardage of all tha new spring filet, shadow or imitation Tuscan nets. Many homes will make up their owa curtain for spring now at thia attractive pricing. RA e Silk Hose 1.95 French seam hose black, brown, beige or gun-- , metal. A popular, pure-silstocking bearing this - reduction for the first time Monday. d k Special Purchase DBIXGINO, at this attractive price, a selection of nearly a thousand Balkans would be abolished and there would be left no basis within the Balkans for external Intrigue, no Balkan state which could be made an agent of any great power, as both Serbia and Bulgaria have been used in past decades to the great Injury of each. There would still be Greece to reckon with, but Greece has every reason now for desiring peace and for supporting any coalition of states which might seek to preserve the exOld Regime in Jail. status quo. Now the old Csar Ferdinand, the isting tool of Berlin and Vienna, has gone, Saloniki Is Problem. and the Bulgarian politicians, associWith Bulgaria, Greece has to settle ates of Radesiav, who were responsible for Bulgarian alliance with Germany, thequcstlon of Dedeagatch, with Jugohave been sentenced to life imprison- slavia that of Saloniki, where the ment, while Stambooltsky, the peasant southern Slavs demand not political, has but economic, rights, enabling them to premier who succeeded to power, renounced for his country the old as- import and export from their own terso futile which have proved ritory; which ia only a few miles dispirations and so expensive, and has sought a tant from Saloniki. It Is true that certain students of the Near Eest believe working basis with that ultimately the Jugo-Smwill If such a working arrangement can seise yet such a stejx however be found, then Bulgaria wilt Inevitably logical,Saloklni, would revive every instantly new in the become a partner quad- sort of quarrel, might provoke Italian ruple alliance; she will have the sup-to interference and would encourage in her desire port of dreams of regaining lands obtain at least a commercial outlet Hungarian a lost to between the Danupon the Aegean, at Jcdeagatch. and ube and the Adriatic, Slav the not Impossibly support if exTherefore it Is far more reasonable time comes when she could again to believe that in the end both Bultend her frontiers to the line of 1913 and thus regain Adrianople garia and Greece will find their way and eastern Thrace, held by ber in Into the central European bloc and associate themselves with a policy 1913, won by Greece In the peace settlements of Paris, snd Just regained which has as Its largest purpose to by Turkey in the Greek war of last preserve deaoe and tha political and territorial situation created by the year. If Bulgaria could be brought Into ac- world war and the Paris peace conferand thus with ence. Since Austria has now become, cord with Rumania and the little entente gener- in a degree, the ward of the league of ally, one of tbs sorest points in the nations and la being slowly but turely then Rumania, seeking to regain what had been Inst In 1911 and realise her dream of expansion into Macedonia and of possession of But again Bulgaria waa deremainfeated, and thia time lost her and was ing frontage on the Aegean frontier certain surrender to competed to consent districts to Serbia and to complete disarmament. Jugo-Slavi- a. Jugo-Slav- ia Jugo-Slavi- Enes-Mld- Jugo-Slavi- a, ia Ber- Skies Gearing;. an enormous to tbs cause of world peace. We are actually teeing at least a accommodation of many of the worst disputes left over from the war and surviving the peace adjustment. Ail serious difficulties between the four considerable states. Poland, Rumania, and Jugoslavia, have been eliminated and we have Instead several treaties of alliance binding tome of these states together, while there It in addition the project. Which t have indicated, for making a general alliance, which, tt it is created, will become one of the strongest guarantees of , European penes imaginable. All of this means tern-pora- ry Ctecho-Slovak- Not. a Factor. Hungary.same time an Improvement At tbs to be noted In the relations of sli of these states with their other neighbors, of with Ausboth with tria, of and with Bulgaria, while there isItaly at least a basis for similar regional adGreece snd both justments between and Bulgaria. There Is left, then, only Hungary, wholly unresigned and bound In the nature of things for years to coma to- refuse to accept' the frontiers and conditions created by the yartoua treatise of Csecho-Slovak- Jugo-Slav- ia Jugo-Slav- ia Formerly Priced N imported chamois suede glove, displaying fancy cuffs for wear with new spring suits or - wraps, la French gray, beaver or brown shades. salvaged, there la little reason to believe that she will In any present time lend berself to German Intrigue or Join hands with the Hungarians, now regarded rather as enemies than as possible allies. In any effort to upset the existing conditions In tht Danube valley. la 2.95 Choice 2.25 Spring Colors A pieces including guimpa, vestees, tha collars and Tuxedos. Canteen Boxes 1.95 95c Regular 2.25 Quality THE Gauntlet Gloves New Neckwear ia for thia reduction ia 4o the remainder of these double strap handle boxes, fitted with full bevel mirror aaj vanity fittings. peace and certain to seise any oppor- tunity to challenge these conditions alone is no longer a considerable factor; she counts hardly mors than 1,004,000 peop s againsa 74.000.000 for the four allied nations which not Improbably may be strengthened by the later addition of 10.400,000 Greeks snd Bulgars. Moreover, Rumania. and ail three hav identical reasons for standing against any Magyar renaissance. Completely then, by states which ar either allied against her, or, as in th case of Austria, separated in Interest and In sympathy. Hungary can hardly be a grave menace to central European stability for many years, ia th court of which all three of her enemies must Increase in population, wealth and power far more rapidly than can the fragment which survives under Magyar rul. th minor frag, ment of a once greet kingdom. Ultimate peace Ir Europe must depend upon the course followed by Germany and by Russia, either in alliance or ectlng separately. If now or later Russia and Germany shafl common a adopt policy. then the peace of Europe will be instantly endangered and the survival of the Central European states called Into question. But despite all calculations to the. contrary, it ia bv no means certain that Russia will Germane or that she- will devote join her renewed strength, when she recovers from ber present Illness, to making war upon three Slav statea and tneir Rumanian partner. In nr event, what haa been taking place, mostly behind the scenes, la all Csecho-Slovak- la - 4.03 TlEclosereason out by war. But Hungary Jugo-8tav- at ia of centra Europe from Memei to Belgrade. in recent months, haa been a gala for European stability and order If today some peaceful adjustment of n th dispute could be found. It woud be possible to discover behind the storm clouds on the Rhine there we an srsn of clear sky from the Baltic to the Aegean. And the gain in not In treaties of allimerely ance orregistered in Improving political relations between states some of which have been bitterly estranged ia recent yearn On the economic renditions are also contrary, improving In Poland. In in Rumania, and In while svsa Austria ha apparently turned tbs corner. Th single limitation is to be found in th matter of domeatle politics; here the consolidation haa not taken place In anything like th degree once hoped for. and It Is now certain that time must pasa before th Bessarabians and the Transylvanians will find satisfactory adjustment with th Inhabitants ef old Rumania, and th Croa-tiaand 8 ovenian with th Serbians Franco-Germa- Csecho-Slovaki- a. Jugo-Slavi- a. in Jugo-tSavl- a. But precisely ea long at these domestic factional fights are not made the basis for external Intrigue, exactly- as long as they remain domestic struggle to be fought out by Rumanians, by southern hlavs and by Poles, thev do not constitute a menace to world peace or threaten the endurance of the existing political tru tore. Only if Italv shoula adopt the policy of maneuvering Serbs ag lnst Croats if uermit rtv con'd si poort Germane Ceatumd ta Page Xigkt |