The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1919-12-26
ALLIES PREMIERS
TO CONSULT U. S.
London Agreements Depend on
Approval of America, French
Foreign Office Announces.
CONCLUSIONS ARE PERSONAL.
Two Leading Powers Eager to Retain
Economic Assistance of America
Wilson to Be informally Notified
that Allies Desire Comp -omise

Paris.-The French foreigr office
authorized the statement that the
agreements reached at the inter-allied
conference In London last week are
"entirely provision and dependent
upon the approval of the United
States, whose cooperation Is confident
ly expected.
This highly important diplomatic ut
terance testifies to the eagerness OF
the two leading powers of Europe to
retain the good will and assista ce OF
America, especially in economic re-
spects.
But it is the conviction of the French
people that Premier Clemenceau ac-
complished these things at the con-
ference:
l. He secured definite concessions of
shipments of coal to France from the
great fields of South Wales.
g He obtained Britain's approval for
the flotation of French loan in Eng
land.
3. He secured an undertaking for
the modification of the Anglo-Persian
agreement so as to safeguard Frances
interests.
4. He gained unmistakable recogni-
ton of the principle that French in
terests in Syria are superior to those
of Britain.
In the sphere of international poll
tics the "Tiger" succeeded, 1t is said,
in checking Lloyd Georges tendency
toward compromising with the Soviet
regime of Russia, though the British
premier. supported. it is declared, by
American Ambassador Davis, won out
in the contention that the allies should
not wage actual war on the Bolsheviki.
1t was further agreed that the allies
should not hereafter direct or aid any
anti-Bolshevist campaigns by the nom
Bolshevist factions in Russia. Japan
is said to be a party to this agree
ment.
British and French suggestions look
ing to settlement Of the Adriatic
problems were put in writing and
handed to Italy's foreign minister,
Signor Scialola, in full expectation 4
gaining Italy's assent.
The allies also prepared a tentative
plan of procedure dealing with the
Turkish problem in the event the
United States should definitely refuse
to cooperate in concluding the pace
treaty with the Ottomans.
No formal diplq attic announcement
is to be. made to TN American admins
tration that France and Britain are
prepared to accept the se1ate rSser- /
lions to the German peace Veaty and
the League of Nations covenant, be-
cause the allies commended they cannot
officially admit attenuations on behalf
of America while refusing moditica-
tons demanded by Germany.
President Wilson, however, will be
informally notified of the allies readi-
ness to compromise on reservations in
order to gain the trust and moral
backing of the United States in con-
nection with the Versailles treaty.
Finally, Clemenceau and Lloyd
George agreed to the establishment of
permanent Franco-British military
council to be presided over by Marshal
L OCH anu llle primary on"'' VI VIII II
will be to make Germany realize she
must fulfill the treaty terms or submit
to further invasion.
Germany Seeks Discussion In Reply.
Paris.-The French foreign office
authorized the statement that Ger
many's reply - the Supreme Councils
recent demands is conciliatory, but
seeks further discussions which the
allies cannot grant. The next note
from the Supreme Council to Berlin,
if one is necessary, is expected to be
an ultimatum.
Baron Won Lersner handed the note
to Paul Dutasta, secretary of the
Peace Conference, 18th whom he dis
cussed its contents.
The impression prevails that the Ger
mans will sign the protocol and ex-
change notifications of the treaty be-
fore the end of this month.