The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1919-05-09
Germany Must Cede Territory, Give
Up Armament, Make ReparatiOn
BY The Associated Press)

PARIS, MAY 1.-THE peace treaty handed to the German dele
In addition to the securities afforded by the treaty, the president
Of the United States pledged himself to propose to the United States
senate, and the premier of Great Britain pledged himself to propose
to the British parliament, an engagement subject to the approval by
the league of nations, to come Immediately to the assistance of France
in case Germany ever makes an unprovoled attack on her.
The treaty does not deal with the questions affecting Austria, Bull
to be reached with her former Allies.
The treaty is between the u allied and associated nations and Ger
The first section of the treaty is devoted to the covenant of the
league of nations. The second defines the German frontiers; and
other sections deal with other questions awaiting settlement, including
teparaton guarantees and responsibilities
to accept the internadonaFsm OF the Saar basin temporarily, and of
Danng permanently. She is also required to accept territorial, changes
affecting Belgium and Denmark and to cede most OF upper Sefsia to
cH.Es UP all COLONIES
Germany renomces all territorial and political rights outside Of
Europe as to her own or Of her allies, territory. She also recognizes
the total independence of German-Austria, Czechosloyakia, and Poland.
REDUCES ARMY AND IRMAMENT
The German army is to be reduced to 100000 men; and conscrp-
ton within her boundaries is p~rohibited. All forts to within so k1omeer
east Of the Rhine are to be RACED. All importation or expectation, and
nearly all production OF war materials, is to be stopped.
OCCUPATION or GERM1NY As GUARANTEE
PREPARATION is made; but will be reduced at the end of each Sand Swear
periods if Germany is fulfilling her Obligations, Any German violation
be regarded as a act of war.
NAVY LIMITED
The German navy is o be reduced to 9 battIesfips, 6 light cruisers,
and y torpedo boats, without any submarines. The personnel of the
navy to be not over $4,000. All other war vessels must be surrendered
.-n. Germany rn5nsy may have 3y no no military mil or naval ajplsnss except 100 TN
mines at sea.
WILL PAY FULL DAMAGES
Germany accepts full responsibility for all damages caused to
allied and associated governments and their peoples, and agrees speci-
hcaly to reimburse for all civilian damages, beginning with, an initial
payments of 2OOOOOOOOOO marks. Subsequent payments are to be
secured by bonds issued at the discretion OF the reparahon commission.
Germany is to pay for all shipping damage on a ton for ton basis,
ty the cession OF a large part OF her mercantile fleet, and by new CON
structOn; and to devote her economic resources to the rebuilding of
the devastated regions.
MUST GIVE HOHENZOLLERN UP
Germany must give the Allies a preferred tariff treatment, give
them tree transit through her territory, and also agrees to the trial of
the eX-emPeror by an international tribunal and Of other nationals for
the violations OF the laws and customs of war. Holland will be ask
ed to eXtradite the eN-emperor of Germany, being made responsible
for the delivering of the latter.
NO MEMBERSHIP IN LEAGUE
TIL league of nations is accepted by the allied and associated DOW
ers as operatives, and by Germany in principle, but without member
ship.
MANY COMMISSIONS NAMED
The treaty creates a great number OF international bodies for differ
emf purposes, some under the league of nations, and some to execute
the terms OF the peace treaty. These include a commission to govern
Other commissioners are created to administer and make effective
various phases of the peace settlement.
MUST GIVE UP TERRITORY
In addition to giving France AsaceLorraine, Germany cedes Bel
gum two small districts between Luxembourg and Holland totaing 9&
square miles. She also cedes to Poland the southeastern tip of SileSi
beyond and including Oppeyn, and most of Posen in west Prussia
to a total OF 1850 square miles; East Prussia, being separated from
the main body by a part of Poland.
Certain other districts Of Germany will determine their nationality
by a popular vote including, Schleswig.
Other provisions hold Germany largely under the control of the
council OF the league OF nations.