The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-05-08
ENEMY ANSWER
NOW AWAITED
Allied Powers Are Ready to
Sign Peace Treaty
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his voice grew stronger. The at
taohe who translated his words
into English bitterly emplaaized
his thrusta at the allies.
n was apparent that some Of
the Delegates had been prepared
to be bored. but an the speech
proRrcaacd a huzz OF conversation
passed around the table where the
allied Delegates sat. Expressions
of surprise appeared ON some
fgces Clcmencehu showed open
displcnsure at some passages. fBut
not "A muscle Of President Wilson's
taee moved
When Brockdorff- rantzAu had
finished. Clemencrnu arose and
simply announced that the meeting
was adjourned. Al the allies re-
mained IN their seats until the
Germans had left the hotel.
Teuton u Pale
when nrockdorff iihntzhu left the
room he was paier than ever. and
his fsco pictured supreme tragedy,
mixed with desperation.
Followed By his fellow DELEGATES
he approached the check room. hand
al IN his hat and coat ana waited
absolutely moiionless for fully three
minutes while the attendants col.
lcctod HIS belongings. His express
sion did not change an iota When
he started for the waiting automoi
bile. he slowly took out his cigaret
case. took proffercd light and en-
tered HIS car.
A bound copy Of the treaty. with
Conditions OF Peace" printed on
the cover. was at all places ex-
cept those occupied by the Ger
mans when the delegates had
assembled. Secretary DuiaSta
handed Brockdorff- ftHnizau copy
Of the pact. bur the latter made
no move to open IL during ClcmcD-
eoan's speech.
Before the session opened the
hotel was filled with "a brilliant ah-
ssnbiagr ~ soldiers and dlplo-
matlntM. Marshal Foch gonniped
with other famous military leaders
and later nat with the French
delegation.
The Italian delegates were cor
iiaIly greeted by their conferees
when they arrived and took their
place az tho table.
The German newspaper CORES
pondcnts entered the conference
room half an hour before the meet
ing Was called to order and inn
inc.iiaiely began making coploua
notes.
Premier cieneneeau In his speech
yesterday made plain tina, the allies
ar. prepared 10 sign the treaty M
soon ar the Germans make known
their decision. regardless % the day
this occurs.
fIft~enDsy Limit
The German picnlpotrntlaricn
viii know that they have the maxi.
mum period 81 Is days within which
10 present In English and French
their written observations on the
whole Of the treaty" he said
Before tho expiration Of tho
aforesaid period. tho German dele.
gates will bc entitled 10 scnd their
reply on particular headings Of the
treaty or 10 ask questions regarding
them.
After having examined the oh
servationa presented 10 the supreme
council lblg four. they will rrnd
their answer in writing TO tho Ger
man delegation and determine the
period within which the final answer
must b- given by this delegation.
n wish to add that's when we re-.
ceivc any observations from the
German delegation on any point OF
the treaty. we shall not walt until
tho end 81 the Is days 10 give our
answer. We shall at once proceed
in tho way Indicated in this docu.
menl'
Tho reply OF Foreign Minister
Elrockdorff Rantxau, head Of the
German commission. was Of much
greater length than had been antici.
patod. Possibly the most sensational
portion 81 his speech was n virtual
demand for immediate admission Of
Germany into the league OF nations,
Would Enter League
tfAl1 " tIr EAAfA VI AUt AfNkuf VI
nations are thrown open 10 all who
are 81 good Will. can the aim he at.
tanned. and the dead Of this war will
no, have died In vain" he declared.
n peace which may not be de.
Tended In the name Of right always
calls forth new resistance. Nobody
will he capable of subscribing TO II
with good conscience. for II viii not
be possible Of fulfiliment Nobody
could be able 10 take upon himself
the guarantee Of its execution. which
ought 20 lie In its signature"
Colonies Decision
shortly after conclusion Of the
meeting nj the Trianon palace hotel.
official announcement was made OF
the big thrce's" decision regarding
disposition OF mandatoricE over for.
mer German colonies. under the
league OF nations.
Great Britain and France will
make "A Joint recommendation To the
league OF nations regarding the fu.
ture of Togoland and the CAMERON.
The British will exercise man.
date over German East Africa and
Pleasant island.
Japan will control the German Pa
cific islands north OF the equator.
German colonies will be appor-
toned among British dominions as
follows: