New-York tribune., 1919-06-18

judgment of the greater part of the
civilized world, and there can be no
question of admitting the right of
jurisdiction of representatives of
countries which took part in the war.
The accused will be insured full
rights to defence and the Judgment of
the tribunal will have the most solemn
judicial character. The Allied powers
are prepared to submit final list of
those who must be handed over to JUS
tice withini one month of the signing of
the treaty There is no modification
of the original declaration of purpose
to bring William II to trial.
Reparations
In explaining the concessions in de-
tail made to the reparations section,
the Allied powers say that the repara-
tion commission will be instructed to
exercise its powers so as to insure in
the interest of all as early and COM
plete a discharge by Germany of her
reparations obligations as is consistent
Mth the maintenance of the social, eco
nomic and financial structure of Ger
many. 1t is pointed out that the COM
mission is not an "engine of oppres-
sion" nor device for interfering with
Germany's sovereignty. Its business is
to fix what is to be paid, satisfy itself
that Germany can pay and report in
case Germany does not pay. The COM
mission cannot prescribe or enforce
taxes or dictate the character of the
German budget, but may examine the
latter to see if any modification is de-
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est, and to be assured that German
taxation is at least as heavy as the
heaviest Allied taxation.
1t is pointed out that not only are
the conditions not incompatible with
the creation by Germany Of a commits
sion to represent her in dealing with
the Reparation Comm mssion and for
such cooperation as may be necessary,
but that it is greatly to be desired that
she will take that step.
The powers are willing that within
four months of the signature of the
treaty Germany may submit any pro-
posals she may choose to make In
particular she may offer a lump sum
for all or part of her liability, under
take to reconstruct all or part Of a
damaged district, offer labor, technical
service or material for reconstruction;
or, IN short, suggest any feasible plan
to simplify the assessment Of damage,
eliminate any question from the scope
of the inquiry, promote the perform
ance Of the work or accelerate the
definition of the ultimate amount to be
paid. Germany must, however, nego-
tate direct with the powers concerned
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them in unambiguous form and accept
the reparation clauses as matters be-
yond dispute. No arguments or appeals
directed to any alteration viii be en-
tertained.
Within two months thereafter the
Allied powers will answer such pro
posals and agree to consider seriously
and fairly any suggestions made. 1t is
said that the problem is largely one Of
statistics, of which the powers have
received but one side. Germany is it,
vited to produce evidence which will
accelerate final decision.
EaaU Materials
Declaring that the resumption of
German industry is of interest to the
Allies, as we'll as to Germany, the re-
ply declares that commercial facil-
ties will not be withheld from Ger
many. The Allies will afford Ger
many facilities for food supplies, raw
materials and overseas transport,
under conditions (which cannot be
laid down in advance"
Financial Terms
In the financial section of the reply
it is stipulated that reparation must
be made prior to the settlement OF
all other German public debts, with
such exceptions as the commission
may approve. Payment for food may
also be first charge, and gold may
be exported on approval. Germany
must pay the expense of military oc-
cupation, as an essential guarantee of
peace, and war material surrendered
after the armistice cannot be credited
against reparation. Liberated terri
tories will bear their portion of the
pre-war debt, but will not assume any
part of the war debt itself