The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-06-22
GERMANS TO SIGN
PEACE TREATY
SCHEIDEMANN MINISTRY
FALLS BECAUSE THEY
OPPOSE SIGNING.
TINE UP MONDAY
Italian Government Under Or
IandO Also Falls, COmplicat-
ing the Situation
Other News.


Signing of the peace treaty by Ger
many was indicated strongly in re-
ports from Germany today.
Premier Scheidemann, an opponent
Of signing, and his cabinet, have re-
signed Dispatches from Weimar say
the new ministry will be composed Of
those favorable to signing, headed by
Gustav Noske, the minister of de-
fense, and including Matthias Err
berger.
An mconfrmed report received in
London through Paris says the Ger
man National Assembly has voted to
accept the peace treaty. Previous re-
ports had been that the assembly
would take no action until Saturday.
The Germans, according to reports
from Paris, have requested further
time within which to decide on their
attitude toward the peace terms. The
present time limit expires at Sac p.
M, Monday, Paris time.
Growing belief that Germany would
sign the peace treaty was strength
ened today by news Of the fall of the
Scheidmann ministry in that country.
The premier had been one of the most
outspoken Of German officials in his
opposition to the treaty. Paris ad-
vices indicate the expectation there
that the cabinet formed by his sue
cessor viii be one that will accept the
allied terms. II is reported Gustave
Noske, the minister Of defense, will
head the new ministry.
From the current German dis
patches it would appear the majority
Socialists, the Independent Socialists
and the Centrists are in favor Of
signing the treaty with the German
National and Democratic parties op-
posed to accepting the terms. As the
first three organizations form an
overwhelming majority in the nation
al assembly, it appears the new cabi-
net will in effect receive a mandate to
meet the demands Of the entente.
A situation has arisen in Italy that
threatens to complicate the work of
the peace conference. Premier Or
lando last night submitted the resig-
nation Of his cabinet following an ad-
verse vote in the Chamber of Depu-
ties on motion by the premier for a
secret session at which the foreign
policy Of the kingdom would be dis
cussed. The resignation has not been
accepted by King Emmanuel as yet,
however, and it may be Signor Or
lando viii remain in office for the
purpose Of carrying on the work of
the peace conference in which he has
been one of the most prominent fg-
ures.
Should Premier Orlando quit Of
fee there apparently would be a con-
siderable delay in the settlement Of
the Adriatic problem. In his address
before the chamber prior to the vote
the premier said the situation at
present was grave and that Italy was
facing "the most acute phase Of the
immense crisis arising from the war"
Meanwhile, notwithstanding, the
signs that Germany will accept the
peace treaty, the allied forces are
prepared for her refusal Of it. Mar
shal Foeh, it is reported will be in
command on a front extending from
the Rhine to the Danube should
forward movement be necessary.
Swiss adviees say Italian forces have
begun to occupy Vorarlberg, in the
extreme western part Of Austria, in
anticipation of a refusal on the part
Of either Germany or Austria to meet
the allied terms. Switzerland, in the
meantime, is prepared to maintain
her neutrality, having called out
troops to guard her northern from
tier.