The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1919-06-05
HUMAN JUSTICE
AUSTRIAN PLEA
To C0NQU[R0RS
Chancellor Tells Allied
Delegates at st. German lFaII-
en- Empire Places Itself In
Hands of victors.
By United Press.

L NI-t H%iM SN---8
BY United Press
st. German, June 3.-The peace
Areaty was handed to- the Austrian DEL
gates at 1889 p. NJ today.
The meeting did not until
1925 p. m. owing to the late arrival OF
President Wilson. He was the last nj
the delegates to reach the chateau, en-
tering tho hall at 1874. 5t&
Premier Ciemenceau in Ills instruc-
tions TO the Austrian delegates, In.
formed them thai nc oval discussion
would be allowed. md that all written
observations must BE submitted within
a maximum period OF Is days.
The Is days stipulation with regard
to the reply refers only 10 the portion
of the terms presented at tcday's ses-
sion.
Clemenceau finished speaking at
1929. His speech was then trans.
lated into English, Italian and Ger
man. and the treaty was presented to
the Austrians at 1899. ~
Renner Makes Reply.
Chancellor Renner arose and replied
in French. While he was speaking a
glass case containing relics of the
stone g (the chateau is used as a
national museum) burst n inter-
ruptcd him momentarily.
we trust in your sense of justice
and practical spirit not to demand That
we be crushed" said Keuner. WE are
disposed to recognize or w respon-
.sibilities and accept u share in pro-
portion with the other great powers.
Our revolution was pacific and
without military action. 1t was simply
q social revolution. as ~peaceable and
reasonable as possible, and we will not
depart from that line of conduct and
policy if you give us the peace of just
ice and democracy necessary for our
economic existence"
Renner argued that all the peoples
of the former Austro-Hungarian en-
pire should share in the responsible
ties and cos of the war. Describing
conditions in Austria, he said:
Only by the relief organized by
Herbert Hoover have we avoided alb
solute Starvation"
Tho chancellor declared the Austrian
republic was entirely free. from the
Hapsburg dynasty. 1t would never
have declared war itself, ne asserted.
Evidently realizing that he might
have no future opportunity to present
Austria's claims verbally, he took adj
vantage of the OCCASION to read q
lengthy typewriter address setting
forth her claims.
I'VE realize we are in your hands,
but we ask in the name Of humanity
that you accord US the Wilsonian prin-
eipIes, recognized by all the allies to
dispose of ourselves" he said.
Offers "Cooperation."
In conclusion Renner stated:
You may rest assured that our fore
most wish is cooperation according to
our strength and within uncontested
boundaries to secure possession of our
liberties and civilization. We will CO.
operate to the fullest possible extent
in the League Of Nations for attain
ment of world peace"
Following translation Of Renner's
speech into English and italian, Glenn
enceaM asked if the Austrians had any
more to say. They replied in the
negative.
Mrs. Diaz Attends.
The Austrian delegates appeared in
morning dress while most of the allied
representatives wore business suits.
Mrs. Diaz, wife of the Italian general,
wa the only woman present.
The meeting adjourned at 1:14 .. m.
italian Claims Unsoived.
The terms were presented to the
Austrians with the problem of the
Adriatic claims of Italy unsolved. The
council of four held a brief meeting be-
fore going to st. Germain this morn
ing, Premier Orlando. of Italy. and Col.
=. M. House. of the United States be-
ing present. During the meeting the
Adriatic question was. discussed.
M. Clemenceau spoke only three
minutes. at the brief session.
The ball was densely packed, many
OF the secretaries have been admitted
to the chamber and the denseness of
the throng detracted somewhat from
the impressiveness of the ceremony.
Wilson's Auto Fails.
President Wilson was delayed in
reaching st. German by the break
down Of his automobile. The mishap
occurred at ST. Cloud. While the pune
tured tire was being mended an army
arspassed. It was Communicated by
the p~residentt'ss party and the presi- |
dent and Rear Admiral Grayson drove
on at. high speed.
Secretary of State Lansing and
Henry White, were the first American
representatives to arrive, Premier
Orland, of Italy and Premier Paderew-
SKI. of Poland. and Arthur j. Balfour,
following.