Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1919-06-13
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 Doeu-
ment Is Sianed-Parts Have
Been Made Public.

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 majority OF
the reports of minor commissions
will come before the council this week
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
it's 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 it's decision not to authorize the
publication of the German peace
treaty until it is signed, and not even
to communicate the official text in
it's 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 a request to an opponent would
not be in conformity with accepted
diplomatic practice.
The delegate, in replying to an in
quiry why the covenant of the league
Of nations had been published, said
that while the covenant was part of
the treaty, it does not actually deal
with the terms of peace and. conse
quently, is essentially of different
character.
Germany Guessing.
Berlin.-Germany is kept anxiously
guessing by hopelessly conflicting re-
ports which purport to forecast the
answer of the allies to the German
counter proposals. Yet the feeling
sions will be granted.
No Conclusion Yet
Paris.-The council of four, with
Premier Orlando of Italy absent, had
another brief session Sunday, consid
ering the reply of the German counter
proposals. Later President Wilson
took long drive.
While no agreement was reached
by the allies on the reply to the coun
ter proposals, it is believed M. Glen
enceau and premier Lloyd George
will come to an understanding befor,
the end of the week.
Nearly all the commissions to which
were entrusted consideration of tn,
different German proposals are read!
to report, and it is expected will sooI
turn in their conclusions. After tn,
adoption of general report by tn,
council it is believed that a com
promise will be reached on the tim,
to be given the Germans to decid,
whether they will sign the treaty.
Pending the Huns consideration o
this reply President Wilson probabl.
will visit Belgium, to return for thu
signing of the treaty.
Wilson Starts Home June rs.
President Wilson, 1t is now regard
ed as probable, will leave France 70
the United States within 10 days O
two weeks.
Small Nations Kick.
Paris.-The negotiations with tn
smaller nations represented at tn
peace conference are proving nue.
more difficult than was expected bt
cause the Austrian treaty was design
cd as a sort of catch-all for the man
east European settlements, and tn
delay will be so protracted that Pres
ident Wilson will be unable to r,
main In Paris to affix his signature
it, Every effort Is being made, Their,
fore, to reach an agreement on tn
German treaty.
The feeling is growing in Frenc
official circles that the Germans wi
not sign the treaty. This Is base
largely on reports from Berlin ind
eating that Philip Schiedemann, tn
German chancellor, is unwilling to a
cept the responsibility of authorizin
Count Won Observation-Disclosures to sigl
and will probably refer the matter
the national assembly, which is b
lieved TO be unfavorable, unless RAJ
ical changes are made.