SAYS EUROPE MUST HELP HERSELF

When interviewed by a CRIMSON reporter in regard to President Harding's recent decision on the participation of the United States in the Genoa Conference, Mr. Sullivan said, "We saw an opportunity to let Europe know certain things we feel they ought to do". The action taken, he thought was purely a measure to force the hand of certain European countries. "It was probably regarded as an opportunity to get the message across to Europe and to make her see the American point of view. There are three points which the United States feels should be settled before she can participate. First, the European countries must limit their land armies; second, they must balance their budgets; and third, they must stop printing paper money".

Mr. Sullivan pointed out that it was not any lack of desire to help that kept the United States out. "Until the countries of Europe have accomplished those three things in order to help themselves nothing can be done by us to help them. We are eager to be of assistance, but each nation must first show that it is ready to help itself", he declared in conclusion.