The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-16
Rights Violated.


The world now requires an interna-
tional community OF labor, II 10 argued,
to which Germany agrees. But the pro-
posed treaty Is merely a celebration OF
the last triumph OF imperialistic and
capitalistic tendencies. The delegates
appeal to the innate right Of men and
nations. The proposed treaty. is thar
for this innate right. In the resolve.
however. to fulfill her Obligations, Ger
many makes certain counter proposals.
Calling attention TO the fact that
Germany already has submitted her
own proposals for a league OF nations,
tiate on the basis Of the allied pro-
posals II Germany is admitted on equal
terms as soon as peace has been signed.
This is on condition that the clauses
are inserted guaranteeing complete
equality in trade conditions, freedom
from external interference and the pre-
v~entlon Of economic warfare and ex-
~clusion by boycott,
Germany agrees TO the basic idea
regarding army, navy and air regula-
tons, and especially the abolition OF
compulsory military service, II this Ia
Of ar pDs"ank 81 ana s s~Ssndon rTaGs''o 81
compulsory military service. A period
Of transition must be allowed, durinp
which Germany may retain such forces
as are required to preserve internal or.
der before reducing her army to the
many enters the league at once she
agrees TO dismantle the fortresses ir
the west and establish q neutral zone
But no special supervision OF thu
process Of disarmament, except that o.
the league, can be admitted, and ar
extension OF time must be granted after
discussion on the basis OF equality.
Oral negotiations 70 settle detail,
with respect to the surrender Of war
ships and aviation measures are pro,
posed.
Territorial Pleas.
Much space is devoted TO territorial
being taken up, Particular attention
IS paid TO the saar district, with II
important coal mines. The populatio,
q this district, 1t Is asserted, has beel
attached to Germany Tor more than
thousand years, and the people are to
dred years ago. The separation OF tn
Saar district, the Germans say is 4
compensate France for coal destroye,
In the north.
But, II Is commended, such a questio,
can only be settled on an economi
u~ndisputed territory and degrading tn
league OF nations by involving II in tn
transaction.
The German government declines [
make any reparation In the form G
punishment. and still more emphatical
iy declines to ass on to lndividui
parts OF the population the punishmer
Intended for the whole community. TIL
annexation Of the Saar district I
France would mean the creation Of ar
other Alsace-Lorrsine, Germany claim
and says the whole question must b
reconsidered
Stili INSISTING that for the great,
part Alsace-Lorratne Is German, n
Germans admit that according to pre-
ent conceptions OF right an injusti,
was committed In 1871, when the pc,
Pile were not consulted. German
therefore, has promised r~eparation, b
1t would be no reparation to cede A
SAGE Lorraine, with Its immensely Il
creased economic wealth. to France
once. A vote must be taken. ailowti
n choice between union with Franz
union with Germany as a free sta
and complete independence.
Germany has agreed to an indepen
emit Polish state, but the terms OF I
treaty include in Il a number OF I
tally German towns and extensive ca
man tracts OF land for military Of &c
homie reasons. without regard TO .