The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-02-03
FATE OF GERMAN COLONIES TO
 BE DISCUSSED BY COUNCIL AT
 MEETING TODAY; MARY CLAIMS


 (Thc Associated Prcss)
 PARIS Jan. 27.-One of the problems confront the congress will be the disposal of the German colonies ch have been captured by the allied forces during the It is expected that the matter of their final disposition VI be discussed today at the meeting of the supreme cou
 NOT TO REVERT TO GERMANY
 Both England and France have agreed that the coon es to the Germans it being pointed out by II nations that in all probability Germany would undertake establish submarine base of their colonies Africa and thus defeat the purpose of league of nations The attitude of America this ques ton is unreveaed but is expected that statement will be made by the representatives of that nation when the tu-stion is brot up for discussion.
 FRANCE AND BELGIUM HAVE CLAIMS
 It is believed that the colonies will be distributed among the allies according the merit of their claims From all indications France will acquire Kamerun while Belgium lays claim that portion of the German colonies in the Congo which she captured by force of These claims will be passed upon at the council meeting.
 PRESIDENT VISITS RUINS
 PARIS, Jan. 27.-President Wilson yesterday made visit of the devastated sections included among which Rheims, Chateu- u-Thierry and about dozen of the razed villages On his to Paris he expressed himself being unable express words the impression he received from the wreck and havoc the places visited The people of France hope that he will have ample time to make visit to all of the sections devastated by the Ger before he makes any decision regarding the indemnity to be paid for restoration purposes.
 VISITS OTHER BATTLE GROUNDS
 Among the places visited the trenches at Beleau Wood where the marines of the United States made such gallant stand and did great havoc to the German forces He also visited the graves of the Americans buried in this tor each of which perfect order thru the on of the French people living nearby In honor of the saantry of the marines the French government will Bcalleau Wood, naming 1t after the marines.
 CHATEAU-THIERRY VISITED
 One of the last places visited by the President Cha rauTherry where the German advance stopped by the Aies This shows the full meaning of war as it is cl ay devastated, forests reduced to sumps and Il buildings for miles around reduced runs This lrtc1ar section will prove to be the Mecca for all Euro m tourists this summer and for years to o. the battle marks erasabe.
 SMALL POWERS SANCTION MOVE
 PARIS, Jan. 27.-Today at the meeting of the supreme council nineteen of the smaller powers presented memorial endorsing the organization formed by America, England Trance Italy and Japan for the proposed league of nations They pledged themselves adhere the decision of the i've powers and in all business transactions rea tive to the final Consumation of the league.
 NEW COMMISSIONS ARE FORMED
 PARIS, Jan 27.-Two new commissions were created by the supreme council today. One will deal with all nan- c subjects and the other will deal with private and mari time laws The latter subject is believed to be one of which will deal directly with the freedom of the and may af ford some solution to that problem.
 CHINESE MINISTER IS HEARD
 PARIS, Jan. 27.-The supreme council today granted audience with the Chinese foreign minister which he presented several matters pertaining the colonial question of his naon The minister listened to attentivey and the subject referred to the proper committee.
 PRESIDENT WILL VISIT BELGIUM
 BRUSSELS, Jan 27.-King Albert today received a communication from President Wilson in which the latter expressed his acceptance of the invitation extended him visit this city, The date of the visit has yet been fixed but will probably be in the future as President will soon be leaving for America.