Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-05-16

e is left to future action. e
The league Of nations becomes e
living organization. :,
diplomatic or consular establishments in
the German concessions of Tientsin and
Hankow and in other Chinese territory
except Kiaochow and agrees to return
to r China at her own expense , all the
for disposal OF German property in the
LEGATION quarter at Pekln without the
Boxer protocol. Germany accepts the
abrogation Of the concessions at Hankow
and Iientsin, China agreeing to open than
MOROCCO.-Gerrnany renounces all her
rights titles and PRIVILEGES under the &C,
Of aSa s she s sod
all treaties and arrangements with the
sheridan empire. She undertakes not to
rocco between France and other powers
accepts all the consequences OF the French
protectorate and renounces the capitula-
EGYPT.-Germany, recognizes the Brit
ish protectorate over Egypt declared on
August 4: 1914 the equalization and all
me treaties, agreements. ETC.. concluded
to intervene in any negotiations about
Egypt between Great Britain and other
There are provisions for Jurisdiction
over German nationals and property and
Ioa German consent to any changes which
sa1 % 5e n maze IN relation to the commits
the transfer to Great Britain Of the pow
ers given. to the late sultan OF Turkey
Suez canal. Arrangements for properly
belonging to German nationals In Egypt
a Mer6 made similar to those in the case Of
Egyptian goods entering Germany shall
! enjoy the same treatment as British
TURKEY AND BULGARIA.-Germany
accepts all arrangements which the allied
WITH to Ss any psS
S or he'd in those
and not dealt with elsewhere.
! SHANTUNG.-Germa cedes TO IN
pan all rights, titles and privileges, no.
tsbly as to kiaochow, and the rnil-
her treaty with China OF March &,
1897, and other agreements ns to Shan
All German rights to the railroad from
Tsingtau to Tsinaufu. including ali faciii-
ties and mining rights and rights Of en-
cables from Tsingtau to Shanghai and
Chefoo, the cables free OF all charges. All
state at Tevase and
! Japan free of all charges
Section Six.
In order to render possible the initia-
! ton OF q general limitation of the arma-
ments OF all nations. Germany undertakes
directly to observe the military, naval
and air clauses which follow:
| MILITARY FORCES.-The demobiIi-
zntion of the Germany army must take
place within two months Of the peace.
Its strength may not exceed 100000. in
seven divisions of infantry and three
Of cavalry, and to be devoted exclu-
| sively to maintenance OF internal order
and control of frontiers.
DIVISIONS may not be grouped under
! more than two army corps headquarters
STATS The great German general staff is
| abolished. The army administrative serv-
| ice. consisting Of civilian personnel not
! Included In the number OF electives, is
reduced 10 one-tenth the total In the
1913 budget: Employees OF the German
states. such as customs officers. first
| guards and coast guards. may not exceed
I the number in 1913. Gendarmcs and local
police may be increased only In accord
ance with the growth Of population. None
OF these may be assembled for military
ARMAMENTs-An establishments for
the manufacturing, preparation or stor-
| age of arms and munitions of war, ex-
cept those specifically excepted. must be
and their personnel dismissed. The exact
amount OF armament and munitions al
| lowed Germany Is laid down In detail
| tables, all in excess to be surrendered
or rendered useless. The manufacture or
| importation OF asphyxiating. poisonous
! or other gases and all analogous liquids
| lS loTDluueH as well DIS tHe importation OF
arms, munitions and war material. Ger
many may not manufacture such ma
! terial for foreign governments.
! CONSCR1PTlON Conscription Is
| abolished in Germany. The enlisted per-
sonnet must be maintained by voluntary
! enlistment for terms of twelve consecu-
| tive years. the number of discharges be-
| fore the expiration of that term not in
| any year to exceed per cent of the total
! electives. Officers remaining In the serv-
| ice must agree to serve to the age Of
forty-five years and newly appointed off,
GERS must agree to serve actively for
! twenty-five years.
No military schools escept those abso-
| luteiy Indispensable for the units allowed
shall exist In Germany two months after
! the peace. No associations such as So
cieties Of discharged soldiers, shooting or
! touring clubs. educational establishments
or universities may occupy themselves
| with military matters. All measureC Of
| mobilization are forbidden.
| FORTR ESSES.-All fortified works, for
! tresses and field works situated in Ger
man territory within q zone 80 kilo,
be dismantled within three months The
construction OF any new Notifications
| fharn lie Thn HaA n