Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-15
EST|MA S
Of FRENCH
N A GES
GIVEN PRES.
(By Associated PressI

Paris, Jan. 15.-Greece has laid be-
fore the Peace Conference a memo
randum, signed by Premier Venizelos,
setting forth the claims of Greece in
the settlement of the war. Wishing
to reunite the Greek population in
the Balkans, Asia Minor and the ISL
ands adjacent, Greece asks for north
ern Epirus. A second demand asks
for peace without Constantinople.
The third territorial claim made by
Greece is for vilayets in Asia Minor.
1t is claimed they are geographically
and historically integral parts of
Greece. 1t is asserted that all islands
in the Near East which are ethno
graphically, geographically and eco
nomIcally Greek must be returned to
the Hellenic state. This includes ISL
ands which, according to the Treaty
of London, are to bee annexed to
Italy.
Paris, Jan. 15.-Fresident Wilson
will have him an Independent esti-
mate of the actual physical damage
suffered by France and Belgium du-
ring the war, when the Peace Con-
gress reaches the stage of discus
sing lndemnities. The survey will
probably be conducted by more than
200 American army officers. Prasi-
dent Wilson believes damages should
be restricted to restitution, repara
ton and restoration, and should not
be extended to financial punishment
of the German people
y Paris, Jan. 15.-Tuesday Lord Ce-
ell, who discussed with American
journalists tonight his views as to
the work of the league of nations.
had little to say relative to limita-
ton OF ornaments. He expressed the
opinion, however, that the league of
nations certainly would provide for
limitation and decrease of present ar
maments. He asserted there would
be no conflict between such a league
and the Monroe doctrine.
Paris, Monday, JAM 15.-The eco
nomic terms approved by today's ses-
sion of the Supreme War Council to
be imposed for the extension of the
armistice with Germany provide that
Germany shall hand over to the AL
lies an her cargo steamers in Ger
man and other ports to enable the
Allies to revictual Germany and such
adjacent countries as may be decided
on.
The terms also require the resti-
tuition of all manufacturing machin-
cry, ETC., taken from the invaded re-
glons, which it is possible to identify.
This was decided on in the view that
it would bring about a quicker revival
of economic life than the payment of
an equivalent in money.
The financial clauses concern the
gold reserve of the Reichsbank and
the issue of money by Germany.
Marshal Foch, when he meets the
German armistice delegates, will
make suggestions regarding the Sc
curity of government monetary de-
poslts and the means of issuing hank
notes. Guarantees will be required
regarding anv removal of the Reich
banks gold from Berlin, in view of
Bolshevik activities.
The naval conditions demand strict
compliance with the requirements of
the original armistice concerning the
handing over of submarines, which
have not yet been complied with. No
question was raised regarding the oc-
curation of German ports by Allies,
as had been reported.
Examination into the question of
Allied intervention in Poland against
the Bolsheviki was postponed by the
Council.
The armistice question thus being
settled, Marshal Foch left last night
for Treves, where the German dele
gates will be received
Paris, Jan. 15.-While the appor-
tionment of delegates to the Peace
Congress has not been officially made
known, the list published after Mon
days session of the Supreme Council
caused an unfavorable impression
among some of the missions, accord
ing to the French press. The Ser
bians and Belgians are notably dis
satisfied with the giving of three
delegates to Brazil, while they are
permitted only two each.
Paris, Jan. 15.-The Supreme
Council Of the Peace Congress re-
sumed it's session this morning with
Clemenceau, Pichon, Wilson, Lansing.
Lloyd George, Balfour, Sonnino. Chin
da and Matsui in attendance. The
work before today's session com
prised completion of the allotment Of
representation to the various ma
tions and further delving into the
question as to whether Russia should
have delegates to the larger body
In large sense the work today may
be compared to the credentials com
| mittee preceding the sittinv ~ an