New Britain herald., 1919-06-24
PARIS CELEBRATES
 NEWS OF SIGNING
Long Months Of Suspense End
 With Festivities

Paris June 23 (By the Associated Press)-Long months of strain dur ing the peace negotiations and weeks of doubt whether Germany would ac- cept the conditions offered or would invite by her refusal of them a fur ther invasion of her country ended late today when a note announcing Germay's unconditional acceptance was delivered to the supreme council of the conference.
 The announcement during the early morning of the councils decision to refuse a further extension of time in which Germany might answer in augurated day of extreme tension. It was generally known to the public and conference diplomats that only a few hours separated them from the portentouS decision. The first light came in a press dispatch from Weimar about noon stating that Germany had decided to- yield but nothing was heard from Versailles until shortly after 3 D. m. A telephone message from Versailles then announced the arrival of German reply which, it was known to few of the initiated was favorable. The first definite an nouncement however was made to American correspondents at the French press hadquarters at Quai d 'Orsay at 4:5O It being stated that an affirmative reply had been de- { livered to Col. Henry, liaison officer between the Germans and the peace conference who was bringing 1t to Paris by automobile.
 It was not long after the reply had been received and opened before the supreme council that guns began to boom from the forts around Paris and rejoicing crowds began to stream through the streets, having been ap- prised by the sound of cannon that 1 the Germans had accepted the Allied 1 terms. Allied flags were flung out 1 from windows. Automobiles, loaded l With cheering doughboys and excited 1 Poilus, dashed through the thorough 1 fares. Church bells throughout the | city were pealing everywhere and 1 cheering, animated throngs gave evi- l dence of the joy with which the Par ! isian crowds welcomed the end of the !! long years of agony and tension.
 The celebration soon assumed a | more tumutuous character and by 8 | o'clock in the evening Paris seemed ! bent on indulging in an. excited ! demonstration of joy. Bands of stu dents had taken possession of the l German trophy cannons, ranged on either side of Champs Elysees from 1 the Arch of Triumph to Place de la ! Concorde and were dragging them in l a procession through the city, each 1 cannon carrying it's burden of cheer l ing youths. Special editions of news l papers, with huge captions: Peace
 
 sellers by excited Parisians going home from work
 Plans for the ceremony attending the signature of the treaty were con- sidered by the supreme council today It is known that President Wilson favors making it as simple as is con- sistent with the nature of the event. and the original plans for the con- clusion of the second peace of Yer sailles have been materially modified at his suggestion.
 The plenipotentiaries will be seated on raised dais in the center of the vast Hall of Mirrors in the chateau of Versailles. upon which will be in stalled the table upon which the treaty will be signed. The program does not contemplate any set address es, but it is believed that both Premier Clemenceau and the leading German delegate may make short speeches. The delegations will come to the table when called upon by Secretary Paul Dutasta to affix their signatures opposite the seals which will, prior to the event, be fixed to the instrument
 The announcement of Germany's acceptance of the treaty has thrown the Hotel De Crillon, American headquarters into wild confusion. Be- cause as to the uncertainty as to the date on which the treaty will be signed experts, officers and clerks who will return on the George Washington with President Wilson have been ordered to be ready to leave on Tuesday night. Consequently, trunks bookcases and military bags were to- day tumbled into the corridors in great disorder and Am ertcan soldiers rushed about in an effort to get bag