The sun., 1919-01-15

fed with the number OF delegates as
signed them in the unofficial list to Sc
cure some amendment, but II is said that
strong reasons must be adduced to OBJ
tain any such change
Inasmuch az no issues before the con-
ference will be decided hy voting. but
only by unanimous action. which will be
requisite to secure the hnal adoption
of any plan or project, the large num-
Der OF British delegates resulting from
the decision to allow colonial representa-
ton has not actually increased Great
Britain's strength. At the same time. Il
In believed because OF the similarity OF
views held by the Americans. Canadians,
Australians and New Zealanders, for IN
stance. their presence would add moral
strength to the American plans.
An explanation of the allowance OF
three delegates to Brazil. while Belgium
and Greece get two and Portugal one, is
the fact that Brazil not only gave most
valuable service In the war In affording
naval protection against German raiders
to the South Atlantic trade routes and
the east coast OF South America, but that
she represents the South American con-
tinent in the ranks of the belligerents.
The matter OF Russia's representation
in the interalled conference has not
finally been decided. NJ. Sazonoff. for
his way to Paris, but no decision has
been made as to whether he will be re-
ceived or. II received, In what capacity.
The Supreme War Council has been
handling the RussianPolish subject GIN
eerly thus far. though II has been
fruitful matter OF discussion In the yari-
Gus exchanges
Russia and Poland.
There is no change OF policy indicated
in the case OF either Russia or Poland.
and 1t is stated as quite certain that no
American troops will be sent to Poland
at this stage at least. In connection
with the armlstice extension provision
has been made for the opening up OF
water and rail facilities for the trans
portation OF troops and supplies into
Poland, which the Germans have been
trying to obstruct, but so far as troops
are concerned this applies only to Polish
troops who have been In the Entente
ranks on the western front.
Almost forty different plans for
league of nations are now before the
American delegates. Each has points
OF merit, but many contain sections di-
rectly at variance with the ideas form
ing the bases of the other schemes
In order that the interallied confer
ence may benefit by all this matter ii
Is to be laid before a commission crea ted
for the purpose. II Is even probable
| that 1t will be submitted separately to
| each delegation in order to hasten
conclusion.
SO far as they have expressed them
selves the Americans. after a painstak-
ing examination. which Is still in prog
! ress. find nothing. II IS declared, which
endangers any American ideals such as
the Monroe Doctrine. for instance. One
point upon which the Americans Will
insist. II Is understood, Is whatever
project Is adopted 1t shall he included in
| the treaty which officially terminates
| the world war.
Marshal Foch, the allied commander in
chief. has gone to his headquarters AT
| Treves TO meet the German delegates
| and lay down terms for the extension OF
the arrnistice There was some dispo-
sltion during yesterdays conference to
| make the terms OF the extension more
drastic than had at first been proposed
! but this was not carried out.
| The extension. however. provides that
Germany shall hand over to the Allies
! all her cargo steamers In German ana
other ports to enable the Allies TO re-
victual Germany and such adjacent coun-
tries as may he decided upon. The terms
also require the restitution OF all manu-
|
invaded regions. which It is possible 10
! identify. This was decided upon in the
view that Il would bring about quicker
revival OF economic life than the pay
ment OF an equivalent In money,
The financial clauses concern the
| gold reserve OF the Relchsbank and the
issue of money by Germany, Marshal
Foch, when he meets the German arms
tice delegates, will make suggestions re-
I Rarding the security OF Government
| monetary deposits and the means or
| issuing bank notes Guarantees will be
! sluired regarding any removal OF the
Reichsbank's gold from Berlin in view
of Bolshevik activities.
| Port Occupation Rumor.
| The naval conditions demand strict
! compliance with the requirements or the
| original armistice concerning the hand
| ing over OF submarines. which have
net yet been complied with No ques-
| ton was raised regarding the occupa-
ton of German ports by the Allies as
| had been reported.
| The American armistice delegation &C
company!ng Marshal Foch consisted Of
| Admiral william Shepherd Benson.
| chief OF operations OF the United States
| Navy Norman II. Davis. representing
| the United States Treasury Edward y.
Hurley, cha irman of the American Snip
| ping Board, and Louis =. Sheldon. who
| will represent Herbert c. Hoover. the
| American Food Administrator
report presented 20 the council hay
| ing charge OF the carrying out of the
| naval terms Of the armistce stated, &C
/ cordng to the morning newspapers, that
| the interallled commission which visited
| Kiel and Wilhelmshaven discovered sub
marines under construction in slips,
which the enemy thought would DE over
looked The report adds that the Germans
| commended that they were entitled TO re-
tain poss ession OF the underwater craft
| According to the report, the discovery
at KEEL and Wilhelmshaven led to the
finding OF other vessels and consequently
the new terms OF the armistice Will re-
quire the surrender OF all submarines
already built and the destruu ton u
those on the ways.
More News From L. y.
| A start has been made on the ma
| chinery through which the American
republic will learn of the doings OF tht
Peace Conference. Hitherto the French
| and the British press had access e
much more information than the press
representatives. from the United States
The British and French had also beer
issuing their own official cOmmuniques
regarding the meetings.
| 1t has now been decided to Issue O
| Dat nj rnr,ypIipitlo ed