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Hokitika Guardian, 10 May 1922, Page 2

There is no doubt the United States is greatly missed from the Genoa Conference. She is said to be absent because she regards the conference as political rather than economic. The trend of events should have somewhat changed that view. However, in his Note to the Italian Ambassador in Washington declining the Genoa iuvitn. tion, Mr Charles E. Hughes of the United States said: I am sure you will realise that the Government of the United states must take a deep interest in any Conference which holds . promise of effective measures to promote the economic rehabilitation of Eu- , rope ; since not only do we keenly de- l sire the return to prosperity of the peoples who suffered most severely in the wastes and dislocations of war, but it is also manifest that there can ,be no improvement in world conditions in the abscise of European recuperation. As a result of examination it has been found impossible to escape the conclusion that the proposed Conference, as questions appear to have Ireen excluded J from consideration without the satisfac- ! tory determination of which the chief causes of economic disturbance must continue to operate, but it is rather a Conference of a political character in whioli the Government of the United

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This Government views with most e.i„er and friendly interest every step taken toward the restoration of economic conditions which permit R.uss.a to gain her productive power, but tUese conditions cannot be secured until ad-- ,| iale action lias been taken off the nan. of those chiefly responsible fot Itus. sin’s present economic disorder. Whi'e this Government does riot believe that it should participate in the proposed conference, it sincerely hopes that progress may be made in the way of preparing the way for the eventual discussion and settlement of the fundainen tal economic and financial questions relating to European recuperation which press for scttlcnicn, The effort of the Westland Acclimatisation Society to organise a display ol photographs and pictures of Westland scenery throughout next week should be weil supported by all those who can help by the loan of pictures. The occasion offers the means for a good advcitisement, and if the walls ot the Hall can be lined with pictures as proposed it should be a very good display. The building has good light and the visitors are sure to he interesed in the varied display of scenic spots which will I* made. Jt is intended to group the pictures according to the several localities so that each district will be well advertised: This is a fbrni ot advertising which might be.iUbdri ntbre general: If a good collection bf. photographs etc., is available, exhibitions might bo made elsewhere. In view i f the fact that the Progress League is in

such close touch with the parent body in Christchurch, it should be possible at the right season of the year—say November and December—to have a free display of Westland pictures in the Art Gallery of the Cathedral City. The present attempt at a general display should give some inkling as to how far the present suggestion is practicable. If attempted it should be done well, and if done well will he very successful. The marked success of Dr Teichelirta nil’s lanterh displays in Christchurch showed how popular West land scenery is, and the suggested display mentioned now would in many ways bo complementary to the fine advertisement Dr Teichelmann’s pictures were and help to maintain, the good impression.