The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-17
olAMANy'S CASE
IS CLOSED IN REPLY
OF ALLIED POWERS
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stely plotted against the life and
liberties Of the people OF Europe.
II broush. death ana mutilation
10 millions. Starvation, unem-
ployment and disease Etalked
across the continent from end TO
end. The punishment Of those re-
sponsible for bringing on these
calamities Is essential on the score
OF justice and as . deterrent for
others who may bs tempted to fol-
low their example"
. The reply asserts the powers can
not "intrust the trial OF those respon-
slble TO those who have been their
acoompliccs," The tribunals sish
lished for the tri'l OF those under
charges will represent the deliberate
Judgment Of the greater part Of the
civilized world and there can he mo
question Of admitting the righ, Of
jurisdiction OF representatives Of coun-
tries which took no part In the war
The allies, 1t IS declared, will stand
by the verdict Of history for the i'm
partlaity and Justice with which the
accused will be tried. The accused
will be insured full rights Of dstensc
and the Judgment OF the tribunal will
have the most solemn judicial chaYAc.
ter The allied and associated powers
are prepared TO suhmi, final list OF
those who must be handed over %
justice within one month OF the sign
ing OF the treaty,
Reparation Not Debatable.
The allied and associated ,owe IS
refuse any discussion on the prinei-
pies underlying repara,ions clauses,
but certain observations are made,
especially. as the German proposals
are said to present a view so DIS
torted and inexact as TO raise q doubt
II the clauses were calmly and care
fully examined" The problem OF
repsrations is OF such extraordinary
magnitude and complexity that II car
be solved only by continuing body,
limited in personnel and Invested with
broad powers The reparation COM
mission is, the reply declares. in
stYue.ed to exercise. is powers 80 as
TO insure in the interest of all as
early and complete a discharge by
Germany Of her reparations ob'ga-
tIons as consistent with the true
maintenance OF the al, economic
and financial structure ~ Germany.
II is pointed ou, that the commits
slon is not an engine OF oppression
nor device for interfering with
Csrmany's sovereignty. Its business
10 to fix what is to be paid, satisfy
itself that Germany Gao pay and re-
port in case Germany does not pay.
The commission cannot prescribe or
enforce taxes or dictate the char
ae,er of the German budget but may
examine the latter to see u any mod
ification is desirable, probably In
Cermanys interests and to be az
sured that German taxation is At
least q, heavy ss the heaviest allied
taxation.
German ConsnlDelon Possibis.
Il 10 pointed out that not only are
G,s conditions not incompatible with
tke creation by Germany Of . COM
mission to represent her in dealing
With the reparatioN commission md
ios such cooperation ~ may be nee
sssaty but il is greatly 10 BE- desired
that she will take exactly that step.
The powers are willing that with
h four months Of the signature Of the
Treaty Germany may submit any pro-
SeSals she may ehooss 10 make. In
osrtieular, she may offer . lump sum
II oil or part of her liability. un-
lertake TO reconstruct oil or part Of
{ damaged district. offer labor, tech
nicai service or material for recon!
stsuetion or, In short, suggesting any
feasible plan 10 simplify The aSssss.
ment Of damage, eliminate. any ques-
tlon from the seops Of inquiry. pro-
mote the performance OF the work or
accelerate the definitioa Of the ulti-
nate amount 10 be paid. Germany
Must however, pegotiate direct with
Ne powers concerned before making
he proposals, submit them In unam-
tiguous form and accept the repara-
ton clauses ~ matters beyond dis
site. No arguments or appeals di-
rscted to any alteration will be en-
tsrtained.
Within two Nonshs thereafter the
allied and associated powers will an
ever such proposal and agree 10 con-
aider seriously and fairly any sug-
0estion made. II 10 said the prob
In Is largely one Of statistics oi
which the power, havs received hut
- side. Germsny Is invited 70 pro-
Tee evidence which will seesltsats
oai deeisioa. o.,
Csrnssy'A 1sp4 vagua.
The reply sSys that the Geymanl
noAs no d(6inhs eliss q 70 fsDass-
Veas but gave oaly vague sxpses-
o|6as Of willingness 70 10 soasthins. =
fhe sum Of 100000 10000 mark,
wAieh was mentioned In the enemy
eedn,er- r-proposals is said to give the
depression Of IN extensive offer
T, vhieh upon examination il proves no,
= b. Intesest Was not 10 Be paid
"a until l)ze there would bs 40 sub.
S(antisl psymeAk aitsr which thefl
oould Be . esfise Of undsfine6 install.
Nsnts ruanhs ovSr ssafk halt
century.
Deeiaring that the sssum,tioa d
German industry b Of interest to tn
allies. ~ well . - Germany. The re.
ply deehrse that tpmmfrclal { ell,
les wifi not - Withheld from Ger.
6Iany, but they will afford 10 Ger.
Slsny facilities ios food supplies. rev
Ho>erials and overseas transpor,
S11es condition. which cannot b
R down 10 sdvsnes."
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