The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-12
GERMANS
ARE TAKING
ADVANTAGE
Never In Worlds History Has
1t Needed Real Leader
So Badly.
JOHN EDWIN NEvIN

STAFF CORRESPONDENT / NJ SERyIcEl
PARIS, June 1.-THE general
peace situation regarding Germany
has become complicated as re-
suit of rumors which are giving
rise to dissensions among certain
representatives of the allied and
associated powers.
At the same time it is realized
by impartial observers that the
Germans are taking advantage CT
the delicate labor situation in
Europe to create the opinion
throughout the world that they are
unwilling to sign the treaty.
Cry For Real Leader.
1t is obvious that never before in the
worlds history has there been great-r
necessity for a real leader.
The big four have been torn by differ
ences OF opinion as the results Of
without cause. the great quality Of a
positive and immediate decision has
seemingly disa ppeared since the envoys
of the allied and associated powers
gathered in Paris.
Here Are Facts.
have personally discussed with the
leaders of the delegations the exact
situation, and a result Of observa-
tions and confidential communications
1t is possible 10 describe the facts as
follows:
/. The campaign directed against
President Wilson's policies in Washing
ton and throughout the United States
has materially weakened his influence
among his associates. The belief is
constantly growing In Paris that the
failure of the president ia keep the
spokesmen of congress informed of his
intentions was the most serious mis-
take.
Friends Can't Explain.
Political enemies Of the president are
insisting that no defense is possible.
The presidents friends are unable to
make any explanation and as result
the influence of the United States in
Paris is lower than at any other time
since America entered the war.
Modifies His Views.
2 Premier Lloyd-George. after in.
sisting on the most drastic peace terms
modified his views as the result of
pressure from a group of international
financiers having their headquarters in
London and New York. After this fact
had been allowed to become known II
dication of weakness. When the British
premier reversed his views the Germans
did not consider them genuine and took
aid and comfort from them"
How Germany Views 1t.
3. The labor unrest in Great Britain
and France has been recognized in Ger
many as aG indication of war wearl-
ness. This encouraged the German lead
ers to insist defiantly upon a revision
Of the terms. whereas a month ago they
were at the point of reluctantly accept
ing their fate. merely growing against
the severity Of the penalty imposed up
on them.
Italians Dissatisfied.
T. Italian dissatisfaction over Presi-
dent Wilson's policies vas seized upon
by the anti-government party at Rome
as a weapon to be utilized against the
cabinet headed by Premier Orlando.
Pro-German influences are notoriously
strong throughout Italy and have been
concentrated in solid front against
the treaty. As a result OF this when
the Italian parliament assemblies on
June 10. the Socialists will be prepared
to denounce the treaty as n violation
Of humanity and an incentive TO future
wars" They probably Will be allowed
10 talk to any extent without any or
ganized effort 10 defendt the pact
Labor Problems Many.
The above constitute the most serious
problems whether the Germans eventu-
ally accept the treaty or not.
The labor problems on the cohtinen Mt
are the source of imminent peril
Throu ghout France war prodtcering has
been rampant. Statistics show that the
cost of living has increased $50 per
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