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Show Recognition of Russ Contingent on Reformation WASHINGTON, May i. Political recognition of a new government In Russia must await the establishment of "sound" business and social conditions condi-tions there. Secretary Hughes declared de-clared today In response to a petition presented jly a ilelegation of women who asked American aid toward Russian Rus-sian rehabilitation. "Political recognition." said Mr. Hughes. i-- dependent upon the existence exist-ence of a government that Is competent compe-tent and dlBposed to discharge its International In-ternational obligations This wh.de matter Is ln the control of those who dominate the affairs of Russia. "We are most desirous to do w hat we can to aid in Russian recuperation but they must establish tho basis of such recuperation." The declaration by Secretary Hughes Was the first formal declaration of the policy of the United States regarding Russia since recognition of the soviet republic became a matter of prime lm-1 portance at the Genoa conference. Jn' view of the iendlng negotiations .it I that meeting. Mr Hughes' statement was given significance In diplomatic circles. I |