ThePope has issued a letter expressing his earnest wishes for
the success of the Conference. The latest draft of the Memorandum setting forth the • terms for helping Russia provides for the formation of an international Con- sortium and the advance -to -Russia of cash and -material amounting in value to about 240;000,000. The con- ditions proposed for the acceptance of Russia include the following points : That there should be no propaganda and that Russia should observe neutrality with regard to Asia Minor ; that Russia should recognize her past and present 'liabilities; and that foreigners should be allowed-to live and trade in Russia with a guarantee of security for life and property. After signing the Memorandum M. Barthou was suddenly--recalled to Paris. His signature remains on the Memorandum, -hart -M. Poineare has reserved the right to disagree. Evidently France and Belgium are determined -to stand -together. 'The Russian delegates want -help, yet they continually stand in their own way. They have asked for a direct 'loan of £200,000,000. Till-these Russian matters are settled, the ques-
tion of a general pact promising no aggression,is to be postponed.
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