The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-05-15
AUSTRIA IS PUT
IN THIRD CLASS.
Italy Is Granted New Defense
Line in Peace Terms.
STRATEGIC POSITIONS GIVEN
Pointed Out That Pact Places Austria
In Position for rehabilitation
Terms Fulfill Secret Treaty
Regarding Frontiers.

garian peace terms, while designed to
reduce the former dual monarchy to
the status of a third-class nation, will
provide its economic rehabilitation, it
was learned from an authoritative
source.
The treaties, though not yet COM
pleted, are expected TO be ready for
presentation this week.
The outstanding feature, naturally,
will be the definition of boundaries.
This will officially establish the indie
pendence of Hungary and the two re-
publics of Czechoslovaka and Jugo-
slavia. No doubt will be allowed to
remain regarding the independence of
German Austria. Not only was this
specified in the German treaty, but
necessity for approval by the council
of the league of nations of any union
with Germany will be provided in the
Austrian treaty.
AS in the German treaty the first
section of the Austro-Hungarian pacts
will be the league of nations. Other
salient points, the United Press is
able to state. will be as follows:
Boundaries.
Austria will be reduced to what Is
now known as German-Austria. Banat
and Temasvar will be awarded to
Jugoslavla. In the Hungarian treaty
Il large part of Pennsylvania will go to
Roumania. Tyrol will become Itul-
ian. Regardless of the outcome of the
Fiume dispute, Austria and Hungary
will he given access to the sea. This
would be in the form of the right to
use the railways and docks in Fiume.
Military.
The Austrian and Hungarian armies
will be reduced 10 mere police forces.
They must be maintained on n volun-
teer basis, as CONSUMPTION will be abol-
ished. All munitions and artillery
will be surrendered, including any re-
naming big siege guns. Hungary will
be required to reduce her Notifications
on the Roumanian frontier.
Naval.
All except a nominal number of
warships will be surrendered.
Economic.
The economic provisions will be
along the same line as those of the
German treaty, save that the condi-
lions will be infinitely easier owing TO
the breakup Of the empire. Prewar
debts will be shared by the Czechoslo-
walks, ,mgoslavs, Hungarians and Aus
trlans in the proportion of their inter
est in the obligations while they We're
part of the empire.
Preparations.
A permanent financial commission
will be established to handle indemni-
ties. as in the German treaty. The
former parts of the empire will be re-
quired TO make an initial payment
with the means of their new govern
ments, the remainder being collected
by the commission.
responsibilities.
The responsibilities section Will
carry the same provisions, for trial Of
those guilty of criminal acts as the
German treaty There will be no pro
visions however, for trial on political
charges, thus assuring that former
Emperor Karl will escape the fate of
William HohenzoIlern.
Rivers.
Navigation of the Danube will be
superintended by special commission
under the league of nations.
The Italians have not indicated any
change in their position regarding
Fiume and the Dalmntlan coast. Presi-
dent Wilson also is understood to be
standing firm on this question. Ac-
cording to available information. this
subject has not been taken up formal
~ since the return of the italian dele.
gates TO the peace conference. Pre-
mier Clemenceau, Foreign Secretary
Balfour and Premier Venizeos met at
Wilson's house and ii was rumored
that they discussed Italy's claims in
the light Of the pact of London.
The military terms will he largely n
matter Of the allies going on record as
to what their demands are, ms Austria
Hungarys defeat was so complete II
Is doubtful If any large number o.
guns or munitions can be found. Ger.
tainy no organization Is left. The
Hungarian Notifications also are prac
tlcally useless.