Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1919-06-10
ARE FIRM
IN THEIR DEMANDS
UNITED STATES PEACE DELE
GATES STILL ACTING IN ROLE
OF MEDIAToRs.
KEEP PEACE TREATY SECRET
Americans Will Not Authorize Publ.
cation Of Full Text Until Docu-
ment is Signed-Parts Have
Been Made Public.

! Paris.-During the discussion Sat
urday by the council of four of the
German counter proposals, the atti-
tude of the American commission re-
manned that of mediator, but the
French and English were as far apart
as ever. M. Clemenceau remains firm
in his determination not to reduce the
demands upon the Germans.
More Rapid Progress Probable.
1t is expected that a majority of
the reports of the minor commissions
will come before the council Monday,
when it is probable more rapid prog
ress will be made. 1t has been point
ed out to both the French and Eng.
lish delegates that virtually as much
time has been taken by the allies in
preparing an answer to the German
counter proposals as was allowed the
Germans to consider the treaty after
its presentation and it has been urged
upon them to effect an agreement as
soon as possible.
The question of Fiume was dis
cussed, but no decision was reached.
No Publication of Treaty.
The American delegation to the
peace conference apparently is firm
in its decision not to authorize the
publication of the German peace
treaty until it is signed, and not even
to communicate the official text in
its present form to the United States
senate.
A member Of the American delega-
ton, in discussing the complaint
made in the senate concerning pub
LEGATION of the treaty in Germany and
charges that copies were in the hands
of New York bankers, said the dele
cation had not violated the pledge
made to other powers not to give out
the treaty until it is completed and|
will not do so. He added that so far
as he knew Germany had not been re-
quested to keep the treaty secret as
such request to an opponent would
not be in conformity with accented
diplomatic practice,
The delegate, in replying to an in
curry why the covenant of the league
OF nations had been published. said
mat while the covenant was part of
the treaty, it does not actually deal
with the terms of peace and. conse-
quently, is essentially of a different
character.
Germany Guessing.
Berlin.-Germany is kent anxiouslv
guessing by hopelessly conflicting re-
ports which purport to forecast the
answer of the allies to the German
Counter proposals. Yet the feeling
$ growing that substantial conces-
'ions will be granted
No Conclusion Yet.
Paris.-The council of four with
Dremier Orlando of italy absent. had
mother brief session Sunday. consid.
ring the reply of the German counter
proposals. Later President Wilson
ook long drive.
While no agreement was reacbad
vi INC reply TO the COun- ,
CT proposals, 1t is believed NJ Glenn. ,
nceau and premier Lloyd George ,
'lil come to an understanding before s
he end of the week. I
Nearly all the commissions tn which [
ere entrusted consideration of the t
nterent German proposals are ready I
report and it is expected will soon Z
Urn IN their conclusions. After the .
ooption OF a general report by the \
punch 1t is believed that a com. s
romise Will be reached on the time |,
De given the Germans to decide C
neither they will sign the treaty. a
Wilson to Visit Belgium. a
rending the Huns consideration Of N
us reply President Wilson probably Il
Ill visit Belgium. to return for tho p
sning OF the treaty. a. a.
Wilson Home June 2e. ia
president Wilson, it is now REGARD &C
as probable, will leave France for d,
e United States within 10 DAYS or o.
o weeks. -