The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-17

lateral and bilaterial treaties cannot be accepted.
 Consular relations are not recipro- caily established, owing to the war activity of German consuls. Private property of Germans abroad may be justly used to meet reparation charges. The possibility Of German institutions for research and educa- ton, it is held, cannot be immune in the light of their past activities.''
 The German proposals to a marine navigation have not been accepted. It is pointed out that German objections to the clauses pertaining to ports and waterways are too general to admit of a detailed reply. After outlining the objections made in the German counter proposals, the reply declares that until the transitory period is passed and general conventions can be laid down, it has appeared essential that the provisions of this section of the treaty must be enforced.
 Provision is made for the extension of these provisions and for the uI- innate grant of reciprocity but only after five years, unless the league of nations decides to prolong the period. NO attempt is made to prevent the legitimate use by Germany of her economic resources, but rather to se- cure freedom of transit for young and landlocked states. The com missions established by this section of the treaty will function, not alone over German territory but over at least one allied country as well, it is said.
 The two notes already sent in reply. to the German notes relative to the labor clauses of the treaty are said to cover this subject. The treaty makes provision for the protection of labor in 0eded territories and a plan for referring all cases not reached by direct negotiation to impartial techi- cal commissions is inserted in the con- vention.
 In taking up the clauses referring to guarantees, the reply quotes an ad- dress by President Wilson, in which he said:
 '"The reason why peace. must be guaranteed is that one of the parties to that peace has proved that his promises are not worthy of faith"
 Military occupation by the allies will continue as a guarantee for the execution of the treaty. There will also be continued a civilian body called the inter-alIied RhineIand high commission, consisting of four mem bers, representing Belgium, France, Great Britain and the United States. It shall have executive powers and its members shall enjoy diplomatic privi- leges and imnunities,
 The civilian administration shall re- main in the hands of ihe Germans un- der Germans except where it may be necessary for the high commission to act. The Allies retain the right to requisitiea in kind and to demand services. Germany will be responsi- bIe fer the expenses of the high com mission as we'll as for these of mili- tary occupation.
 Germany will undertake te place at the disposal of the Allied troops such military establishment and aceomme- datons as may be required.
 The transport service and the te1e- graphic and postal personnel will obey orders given on behalf of the com mander in chief of the allied armies for military purposes. The high commission will have the power, whenever 1t considers 1t necessary, to declare . state of siess in any part or all Of tho territory concerned.