Republican farmer., 1919-06-20

the provisions of the original fications to the treaty which ence are frontier rectifications in upper Silesia, with guarantt ceive fair treatment in securi region; notifications in the cl omic and waterways phases of many to retain 100000 men in i ise to furnish Germany within persons who are to be tried for flict and violations of the laws
 Taking up the subject of penalties, the reply enters into a discussion of the immediate cause of the war and says that the conflict was brought a otut through the decision, deliber- ately taken. of the statesmen of Der lin, Vienna and Budapest" It is pointed out that even the German memorandum admits that Germany authorized Austria Hungary to settle the Serbian question on her own ini- tiative and. moreover. supported Aus tria's rejection of Serbia's "extraor- dinary concessions" It is declared that Germany steadily rejected every proposal for a conference and did not urge moderation until all hope of Aavoid!nz war had vanished. German attempts to throw the blame on Rus sta, because of her mobilization of her army, it is pointed out. Is vitiated by the fact that this mobilization was the immediate result of Austria's ac- ton.
 But the outbreak of tho war; the reply says, was no sudden decision -Lr 4r, n tho osical outcome of a policy Of don1i- ation, aggression and war followed by Germany for decades. Hynouized by Edsrnarck's spirit of blood and iron, Germany get about sowing suspicion md discord among tho nations, con- piring with elements of unrest, in ,yery land. steadily increasing arrna- nents and mobilizing tho universities. press. pulpit and governmental aI- hority to 1ndoctrinate the gospel of ratred and force. Ths essential truth bf thesc pharges is admitted by the Germans themselves through their revolution.
 .'"The war was d crime deliberately plotted against the life and liberties of the people of Europe. It brought death and rnuttliation to millions Starvation, unemployment and disease stalk across the continent from end o end. The punishment of those re- gponsible for bringing on these cala- rnities is essential on the score of jus Eice and as a deterrent for others who may be tempted to follow their ex- Euple."
 The reply asserts the powers can not ''entrust the trial os those respon- sible to those who have been their accomplices." The tribunals estab- !shed for the trial of these under charges will represent deliberate judS- iuent of the greater part of the civilized world, and there can be no question 0f admitting the right of Jurisdiction over representatives of countries which took no part in the war. The Allies, it is declared, will stand by. sie verdict of history for the impar- iality and justice with which the ac- cused will be tried. The accused will be insured full rights to defense and he Judgment of the tribunal will have inc most solemn judicial character The Allied and associated powers are prepared to submit final list of those who must be handed over to justice within one month of the sign Ing of the treaty.
 The allied and associated powers re fuse to enter into a discussion with the principles underlying the repara- tion clauses. but certain observations are made. especially as the German proposals are said to present view so distorted and inexact as to raise doubt if the clauses were calmly and carefully examined"
 The problem of separations is of such extraordinary magnitude and com plexity that it can be solved only by a continuing body limited in per sonnel and invested with broad pow CTS. The reparation commission is, the reply declares, instructed to ex- ercise it's powers so as to insure in the interest of all as early and com plete a discharGe by Germany of her Preparations obligations as Is consis- tent with the true maintenance of the social, economic and financial struc- ture of Germany.
 If Is pointed out that the comrnis- r.oz is not an "enstne of oppression. nor a device for interfering with Ger rlauy-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 cornmlaaaon cannot prescribe or en- force taxes or dictate the character Of the German budget. but may examine the latter to see if any modification IS desirable, probably in Gernany's in fereets, and to be assured that Ger man taxation is at least as heavy as the heaviest allied tAxatlon-
 It iA pointed out that not only are the conditions not inconpatable with the creation by Germany of a com mission to represent her in dealing with the reparation commission and for such cooperation as may be- nec- cssary. hut ft Is greatly to be desired that she will take exactly that step.
 Tho 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 sine may offer q lump sum for all or part of her liabilities. under take to reconstruct all or part of a damaged district. offer labor. tech nlcal service or material for recon ssruction. or, in short, suggest any fsaGfbIe plan to simplify the assess nssnt of damage. eliminate any ques- 0on from tho scope of the inquiry. promote the performance of the work - EsaeosesrAke tho -dsnndfion. of tho ui-
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