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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-08
Section Two
Boundaries of Germany

Germany cedes 20 France. Alsace-
Lorraine, five thousand six hundred
square miles. il 10 be southwest and
10 Belgium two small districts be-
tween Luxembourg and Holland. to-
failing 90 square miles. She also
cedes TO Poland the southeastern tip
OF Silesia beyond and including OPP
peln, most Of POsen and West Prus-
STA, 27,6S6 square miles. East Prus-
STA being isolated from the main
body by part OF Poland. She loses
most tip OF East Prussia. forty
square miles north of the River Me-
mel and the internationaliZed areas
about Danzig, 12q square miles and
the basin Of the Saar. 73S square
miles. between the western border
OF the Rhenish Palatinate of Ba-
varia and the southeast corner OF
Luxemburg The DanZig area con-
sists OF the y between the Nogat
and Vistula rivers made by a w by
the addition OF a similar Y on the
west, including the city OF Danzig
The southeastern third of East Prus-
STA and the area between East Prus-
STA and the Nistula north OF Lati-
tude Fifty-three degrees. three min
utes. is 10 have its nationality de
termined by popular votes, SIS
square miles. as is 10 be the case
IN part OF Schlesswig. two thousand
seven hundred and eighty-seven
square miles
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-08

for class. of all merchant ships and
fishing boats lost or damaged owing
10 the war As an addition
al part OF reparation. the German
government further agrees TO build
merchant ships for the account Of
the allies 70 the amount OF not eX-
ceeding 200, 900 tons gross annually
during the next five years.
Germany undertakes 10 devote
her economic sources directly 20 the
physical restoration OF the invaded
areas. The reparation commission
IS authorized 70 require Germany 10
replace the destroyed articles by the
delivery Of animals, machinery. etc,
existing in Germany, and TO manu-
facture materials required for re-
construction purposes.
Powers to which German terri
tory is coded will assume a certain
portion OF the German pre-war
debt. the amount TO be fixed by the
reparations commission.
Germany is required to pay the
total cost OF the armies OF Occupa~
ton from the date OF the armistice
rs long as they are maintained an
German territory Germany is 10
deliver 10 the allied and associated
powers all sums deposited in Ger
many by Turkey and Austria Hun
gary in connection with the hnan-
cial support extended by her -
then, DURING the mar
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-08
Poland

Germany cedes 10 Poland the
greater part Of upper Silesia. Posen
and the province Of West Prussia.
on the left bank of the Nistula. A
five representing the allied and es-
sociated powers and one each repre-
senting Poland and Germany, shall
be constituted within 3 days of the
peace TO determine this boundary.
such special provisions as are nee
essary TO protect racial, linguistic or
religious minorities and to protect
freedom of transit and equita BILE
treatment of commerce Of other ma
lions shall be laid down in a suisse
quent treaty between the five allied
and associated powers and Poland
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-08
Russia

Germany agrees TO respect as per
manent and inalienable. the depend
ency OF all territories which were
part of the former Russian empire. to
accept the abrogation OF the Brest-
LitOvsk and other treaties entered
into with the MaXimalist government
of Russia, TO recognize the full force
OF all treaties entered into by the al
lied and associated powers with
states which were a part OF the for
mer Russian empire and 10 recognize
the frontiers as determined thereon.
The allied and associated powers
formally reserve the right OF Russia
10 obtain restitution and reparation
under the principles OF the present
treaty.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-08
Section Six

In order 10 render possible the
initiation of a general limitation OF
the ornaments Of all nations. Ger
many undertakes directly to observe
the military. naval and air clauses
which follow. The Rehabilitation
OF the German army must take
place within two months of the
peace. Its strength may not eX-
coed 100000. including 1000 OIL
GERS. with not over seven divisions
of infantry and three of cavalry and
10 be devoted exclusively 10 main
tenance of internal ordei and con-
troll of frontiers. Divisions may not
be grouped under more than two
army corps headquarters staffs. The
great German general staff is abol-
ishei
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-08
Arnanents

All establishments for the manu-
featuring, preparation, storage or
design OF arms and munitions of war
except those specifically excepted
must be closed within three months
OF the peace and their personnel
dismissed. Consumption is abolished
in Germany. The enlisted personnel
must be maintained voluntary en-
listments for terms of II consecu-
tive years
No military schools except those
absolutely Indispensable for the
units allowed shall exist in Germany
two months after the peace. All
fortified works, fortresses and field
works situated in German territory
within a zone fifty kilometers east
OF the Rhine Will be dismantled
within three months. The construc-
ton Of any new fortihcations there
is forbidden. The fortified works
on the southern and eastern from
tiers. however. may remain.
The German navy must be de-
months after the peace. She viii be
allowed six small battleships six
light cruisers, Il destroyers. L tor
pedo boats and no submarines
either military or commercial. with
a personnel OF $4,000 men. Including
officers. and no reserve force Of any
character. Consumption is abol-
isLed. AL German vessels OF war in
foreign ports and the German high
sea fleet interned N Scapa Flow viii
be surrendered. the hnal disposition
Of these ships TO be decided upon by
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-08
Section Eleven

Germany must grant freedom o.
transit through her territories BIZ raj
or water 10 persons. goods. ships.
carriages and mails from or 90 any
OF the allied or associated powers
without customs or transit duties
Goods leaving the free zone for con
sumption In Germany and goods
brought into the free zones from
Germany shall be subject % the or
binary import and export taxes The
Elbe. from the junction OF the Wit
ava, the Vltava from Prage. the Cd
er from Oppa. the Niemen from
Grodno. and the Danube from Tim.
are declared international
The European Danube commission
resumes its pre-war powers. but for
the time being with representatives
OF only Great Britain. France. italy
and Roumania The upper Danube
is to be administered by a new In
ternational commission. The Rhine
is placed under the central commits
sion 10 meetat Strassbourg within SIX
months after the peace
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-08
Left Bank of Rhine

As provided ia the military
clauses. Germany viii not maintain
any Notifications or armed forces
less than nifty kilometres to the east
OF the Rhine. hold any maneuvers.
nor maintain any works 10 facilitate
mobilization. In case Of violation
she shall be regarded as commit
ting a hostile act against the powers
who sign the present treaty and as
intending 10 disturb the peace of
the world"
BY virtue Of the present treaty.
Germany, shall be bound TO respond
10 any request for an explanation
which the council Of the league of
nations may think it necessary to
address 10 her"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-08
China

Germany renOunces in favor OF
China all privileges and indemnities
resulting from the Boxer protocol
Of 1901 and all buildings. wharves,
barracks. wireless plants and other
public property, except diplomatic or
consular establishments in the Ger
man concessions OF Tien Tsin and
HankOw and in other Chiense terri
tory except Kiao Chaw.
German yaccepts the abrogation of
the concessions at Hankow and Tien
Tsin. China. agreeing 70 open them
TO international use. Germany re-
nounces all claims against China or
any allied and associated government
for the internment or repatriation of
her citizens in China and for the
seizure Of liquidation of German in
terests there.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-08
East Prussia

The southern and the eastern
frontier of East Prussia and Poland
is 10 be fixed Ivy plebiscites.
In each case German troops and
authorities will move out within IL
days of the peace and the territories
be placed under an international
commission of five members ap-
pointed by the five allied and asso-
ciated powers. with the particular
duty Of arranging for a free, fair
and secret vote. The commission
Will report the results OF the pleb-
iscites 10 the five powers with a rec
ommendation for the boundary and
will terminate it's work as soon as
the boundary has been laid down
and the new authorities set up.
The five allied and associated
powers VIII draw up regulations as
suring East Prussia full and equit-
able access to and use of the Nistula.
A subsequent convention, Of which
the terms viii be fixed by the five al
lied and associated powers. will be
entered into between Poland, Ger
many and Danzig, to assure suitable
railroad communication across Ger
man territory on the right bank of
the Vistula- between Poland and
Danzig. while Poland shall grant
free passage from Cast Prussia to
Germany
The northeastern corner Of East
Prussia, about Mcneil. is TO be coded
by Germany TO the associated pow
ers, the former agreeing To accept
the settlement made. especially as
regards the nationality of the inhab
lfnnts
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-08

the allied and associated powers.
Germany must surrender - modern
destroyers, so modern torpedo boats
and all submarines. All war vessels
under construction must be broken
UP. requirements OF ships. except
those lost, can take place only at
the end OF 20 years for battleships
and 10 years for destroyers. Tn
largest armored ship Germany will
be permitted will be 10000 tons.
All German Notifications in the Bal
tic defending the passages through
the belts must be demolished.
GERMANY MAY
REPAIR CABLES.
Germany Will be allowed TO re-
pair German submarine cables
which have been cut. Fourteen
cables are specified which will not
be restored TO Germany.
The armed forces Of Germany
must not include any military or
naval air forces except for not over
100 unarmed seaplanes 10 be re-
tanned till oct. l to search for sub
marine mines. No dirigible shall be
kept No aviation grounds or dirig-
ible sheds are to be allowed within
$50 kilometers Of the Rhine or the
eastern or southern frontiers The
manufacture of aircraft and parts
Of aircraft is forbidden for six
months.
The repatriation Of German pris-
Oners and interned civilians is 10 be
carried out without delay and at
Germany's expense by a commits
sion composed of representatives of
the allies and Germany
The allied and associated powers
publicly arraign William II Of
Hohenzollern, formerly German en-
peror. not for an offense against
criminal law, but for a supreme Of
Tense against international morality
and the sanctity of treaties" The
ex-emperor's surrender is TO be re-
quested Of Holland and a special
tribunal set up, composed of one
judge from each OF the I'VE great
powers, with full guarantees of the
right of defense. Ii is 70 be guided
by the highest motives Of interna-
tional undertakings and the valid
ity OF international morality" and
will fix the punishment Il feels
should be imposed. Persons ac-
cused of having committed acts in
violation of the laws and customs
Of war are TO be tried and punished
by military tribunals under military
law.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-08

The preamble names as parties OF
the one part. the United States, the
British empire. France. italy and
Japan. described as the five allied
and associated powers and Belgium,
Bolivia Brazil. China. Cuba. Ecua-
dor. Greece. Guatemala, Haiti, The
Hedjaz. Honduras. Liberia. Near
aqua, Panama, Peru, Portugal, Rou-
mania. Serbia. Siam CzechO-Slova-
kia and Uruguay who, with the five
above. are described as the allied
and associated powers, and on the
other part. Germany.
II states that: Bearing in mind
that on the request OF the then I'm
peria1 German government an ar
mistice was q anted on November
Il. 1918, by the FIVE allied and as
ISOLATED powers in order that a treaty
OF peace might be concluded with
her and whereas the allied and as
ISOLATED powers being equally de-
sirous that the war i'm which they
were successfully involved directly
or indirectly and which originated
in the declaration OF war by Austria e
Hungary on July IS, 1914. against
Serbia. the declaration OF war by
Germany against Russia on August
/. 1914 and against France on Au-
gust 3. 1914 and in the invasion OF
Belgium. should be replaced by a
firm. Just and durable peace, the
plenipotentiaries (having communi-
Gated their fun powers found in
good and due form have agreed
as follows:
(From the coming into force of the
present treaty the state of war will
terminate. From the moment and
subject TO the provisions of this
treaty, official relations with Ger
many and with each of the German
states, will be resumed by the allied
and asso Giated powers.)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-08
Egypt

Germany recognizes the British
protcctorate over Egypt declared on
Dec. Is, 1914, and renounces all the
treaties, concluded by her with
Egypt. She undertakes not to inter
vene in any negotiations about Egypt
Germany consents TO the transfer OF
Great Britain of the powers given to
the late sultan of Turkey for secur-
ing the free navigation of the Suez
canal
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-08
Colonies and Overseas
Possessions

Germany renounces in favor OF
the allied and associated powers her
overseas possession. with all rights
and titles therein. All movable and
immovable property belonging to the
German empire or 10 any German
state shall pass TO the government
exercising authority therein. These
governments may make whatever
provisions seem suitable for the re-
patriation of German nationals and
as TO the conditions on which German
subjects of European origin shall re-
side, hold property or carry on bust
ness.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-08
Section Three
Belgium

Germany is 10 consent 10 the alb
rogation Of the treaties of 1899. By
which Belgium was established as a
neutral state and 20 agree In ad-
vance TO any convention with which
the allied and associated powers
may determine 10 replace them.
She Is 10 recognize the fun SOW
ereignty OF Belgium over the con
tested territory Of Moresnot and over
part OF Prussian Moresnot and TO
renOunce Ia favor OF Belgium all
rights over the circles OF EUpen and
Nalmcdy. the inhabitants OF which
are TO be entitled within six months
20 protest against this change OF
sovereignty. either iu whole or in
part. the hnal decision 20 be reserved
10 the League OF nations. a com
mission is 90 settle the details OF
the frontier and various regulations
for change Of nationality are laid
down.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-08
Section Eight

For a period of six months Ger
many shall impose no tariff duties
higher than the lowest in force in
1914. Germany must give most ia
vored nation treatment 10 the allied
and associated powers. Germany un-
dertakes TO give the trade Of the al
lied and associated powers adequate
safeguards against unfair competi-
ton
Germany shall restore. or pay for
all private enemy property seized or
damaged by her. the amount OF dam
ages TO be fixed by the mixed arbi-
tration board The allied and asso-
ciated states may liquidate German
private property within their terri
tories as compensation for property
of their nationals not restored or
paid for bv Germany.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-08
Heligoland

The fortifcations, military estab-
lishments and harbOrs OF the islands
Of Hehgoland and Dune are to be
destroyed under the supervision of
the allies by German labor and at
Germany's expense. They may not
be reconstructed. for any similar
Notifications built in the future.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-08
Section Twelve

Belgium is 20 be permitted 20
build 8 deep draft Rhine-Meuse ca
nal II she SO desires within . years.
Interested allied governments may
construct Rhine-Meuse canal Ger
many. in addition 10 most favored
nation treatment on her railways
agrees to cooperate in the esta blish-
ment OF through ticket service for
passengers and baggage 10 insure
communication by rail between the
allied, associated and other states.
The Kiel canal is TO remain free
and open 10 war and merchant ships
OF all nations at peace with Germany
All states are 20 be treated on
terms Of absolute equality and no
taxes are to be imposed beyond those
necessary for upkeep and improve
ment for which Germany is 20 be re-
sDDnSi BILE.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-08
Luxembourg

Germany renounces her various
treaties and conventions with the
grand duchy Of Luxembourg (cor-
recD recognizes that II ceased 10 be
a part Of the German ZOIITereign
from January /. last. renounces all
right OF explanations. railroads, ad-
heres TO the abrogation of its neu-
trality and accepts in advance any
international agreement. reached by
the allied and associated powers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-08
Morocco

Germany renounces all her rights
titles and privileges under the act of
Algeciras and the Franco G erman
agreements Of 19O9-11 and under all
treaties She undertakes not to in
tervcne in any negotiations as to
Morocco between France and other
powers. accepts all the consequences
of the French protectorate.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-08
Shantung

Germany codes 10 Japan all rights.
titles and privileges. notably as to
Kiao Chow and the railroads, mines
and cables acquired by her treaty
with China and other agreements as
to Shantung All German rights TO
The railroad from Using Tao to Tsin
auflI pass equally to japan.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-08
OFFICIAL SUMMARY OF The PEACE TREATY
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-08
Tocheco-S lovakia

Germany recognizes the entire in
dependence of the Tchecho-S lovab
ritory OF the Ruthenians. south OF
the Carpathians and accepts the
frontiers of this state as 10 be deter
mined, which in the case of the Ger
man frontier shall follow the front
ier of Rnhnnnia in 1911
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-08
POPULATION To
DECIDE CONTINUANCE

After fifteen years "A plebiscite viii
be held by communes TO ascertain
the desires Of the population as TO
continuance OF the existing regime
under the league OF nations. union
with France or union with Germany
The right 10 vote will belong TO all
inhabitants over twenty. Taking into
account the opinions thus expressed.
the league viii decide the ultimate
sovereignty In any portion restored
10 Germany the German government
must BUY out the French mines at
an appraised valuation. II the price
is not paid within six months there
after this portion passes finally TO
France. II Germany buys back the
mines the league Will determine how
much OF the coal shall be annually
-Old 10 France
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-08
Section Nine

The allied and associated powers
agree that the properties of religious
missions in territories belonging or
coded to them shall continue in their
work under the control of the pow
ers, Germany renouncinG all claims
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-08
Siam

Germany recognizes that all agree
ments hetween herself and Siam. in
Guiding the right Of extra TERRITORIAL
ity ceased July -. 1917.
All German public PROF erty passe:
without compensation to Siam.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-08

ritories TO all the allied and associat-
ed powers and undertakes TO accept
whatever measures are taken by the
FIVE allied powers in relation thereto.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-08
Section Four
German Austria

Germany recognizes the total in
dependence Of German-Auslria in
the boundaries traced.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-08
Knit Underwear
for Summer

Womens Cotton Union
Suits, low neck. sleeveless,
knee length, SOC and SOC.
Women s Athena Union
Suits, low neck. sleeveless.
lace and shell knee, regular
and out size, at 79c and S9c.
Women s extra fine Isle
finished Union Suits, tight
knee, all sizes. at 89c.
Womens Gauze Vests,
low neck, cap sleeve, at 19c
and Csc.
Women s GauZe Vests, a
regular ice value for 15c.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-08
The Saar

In compensation for the d"struc-
ton Of coal mines in northern
France and as payment on account
of reparation. Germany cedes TO
France full ownership OF the coal
mines of the Sarr basin Their value
will be estimated by the reparation
commission and credited against
that account The French rights
Will be governed by German law i'm
force at the armistice, excepting war
legislation. France replacing the
present owners whom Germany un-
dertakes 10 indemnify France will
continue 10 furnish the present pro-
portion of coal for local needs and
contribute in just proportion 10 local
taxes. The basin extends from the
frontier of Lorraine as re-annexed TO
France. north as far as ST. Wendell.
including on the west the valley Of
the Saar as far as Saarholzbach and
on the east the town of HOmburg.
In order 10 secure the rights and
welfare of the population and guar
antee TO France entire freedom in
working the mines. the territory will
governed Dy a commission appointed
by the league of nations and consist
ing of five members, one French. one
native inhabitant Of the Saar and
three representing three different
countries other than France and
Germany. The commission will have
all powers Of government formerly
belonging 10 the German empire
Prussia and Bavaria will administer
the railroads and other public and
services ana have full power 10 in
terpret the treaty clauses. The local
courts viii continue, but subject to
the commission Existing German
legislation viii remain the basis OF
the law. Labor legislation will con-
slider the wishes OF the local labor
organizations and the labor program
- D,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-08
Summer Hosiery

Womens Wayne Knit
and Radimore Silk Hose
black and white, full fash
toned elastic top. at S1.50.
Womens pure Silk Hose.
black. white and colors. at
S1.00.
Children medium weight
Black Cotton Hose. all sizes,
at 29c.
Children medium weight
ribbed Hose. white only.
Prices 29c and 35c accord
ing to size.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-08
Liberia

Germany renounces all rights un
der international arrangements re
garding Liberia
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-08
Denmark

The frontier between Germany
and Denmark will be fixed by the
self-determination OF the population.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-08
Section Ten

Aircraft OF the allied and assocI-
ated powers shall have full liberty
of passage and landing over and in
German territory
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-08
Section Five
German Rights Outside
Europe

Outside Europe. Germany re-
nounces all rights. titles and privi-
leges as TO her own or her allies ter