Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-20


Czechoslovak nationality. but, as in
the case of Belgium. German adults
may choose German nationality if
they wish, and with their children,
move to Germany, provided their
choice is made within two years of
the coming into effect Of the treaty.
The interests of inhabitants of
Czechoslovakia differing from the
majority in race. language or religion
are to be protected by a treaty be-
tween that state and the allies.
Provision is made for the settlement
or questions as they arise by subse-
Quent agreements.
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The treaty next undertakes the
pendent Poland. After partially
stipulating the boundaries of the
new state, which is to embrace about
20.7s0 square miles Of German terri
tory, the problem Of insuring a fair
plebiscite in areas under controversy
German troops and certain officials
shall evacuate the plebiscite area.
that workmen's and soldiers coun-
ellis shall there be dissolved, and
military and semi military unions be
disbanded An international COM
with full power to take all steps
necessary to insure the freedom.
fairness and secrecy Of the vote.
Following the plebiscite. which may
not not take place sooner than six
months or later than eighteen
months after the establishment of
the commission, the frontier is to be
fixed by the allies and Germany and
Poland take over the territory
awarded them. The interest of
Germans or German property in
transit over Polish territory are pro-
tected. The export of products
mined in upper Silesia principally
coaD is to be permitted by Poland.
Provisions as to nationality are
covered along the same lines as in
Belgium. The proportion and nature
Of Germany's financial liabilities to
be borne by Poland will be discussed
In a later article. The treaty pro-
vides for the drafting Of covenants
between Poland and the allies pro-
tecting resident minorities in race,
language and religion. and insuring
equitable commercial relations be-
tween Poland and other nations.
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Dealing with the problems Of East
Prussia, the treaty provides for
plebiscites in certain of the southern
sections with a view to establishing
whether the inhabitants desire Ger
man or Polish nationality. German
military forces are to be withdrawn
from the indicated areas and interna-
tional commissions, charged with
general powers Of administration and
arrangements for a fair piebiscite,
put in control. Following the vote of
the people. the boundary between
East Prussia and Poland in these
regions is to be fixed by the allies,
on the basis Of wishes of the inhab-
itants and the geographical and eco
nomic conditions of the locality. Po-
Land is to get full and complete con-
troll Of the Vistula, and Germany
agrees that no Notifications will ever
be erected by her in such portions
of the surrounding territory as are
awarded to her. Germans are to
be insured access to the Vistula
under equitable conditions. Recip-
rocal conventions are to be drawn
between Poland and East Prussia,
insuring to the former full and ade-
quate communication with the free
city Of Danzig and to the latter
similar privileges between East
Prussia and the rest Of Germany.
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Nemel, formerly the small north
eastern tip of East Prussia. is coded
to the allies by Germany, who I'M
dertakes to accept the unannounced
disposition of this section by the new
holders
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The free city Of Danzig is next
established by the treaty. Follow
ing the delimiting, by a commission,
Of the territory involved along stipu-
lated lines, the town Of Danzig and
contiguous territory will be estab-
lished as free city under the pro-
lection of the league of nations.
A high commission, to be appointed
by the league, will then assume con-
troll. A treaty between the allies
and the free city is then to be
negotiated to insure to Poland Gus
toms control of the city, many COM
mercial advantages, and the conduct
of the foreign relations of the city
by Poland. Adult Germans are TO be
permitted to elect German nation
atty and move to Germany.
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