Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-17
Allied Council Answers
Hun Counter Proposals
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work to accelerate the definition Of
the ultimate amount to be paid. Ger
many must, however, negotiate direct
with the powers concerned before
making the proposal, submit them in
unambiguous form and accept the
r%eparation clauses as matters beyond
their dispute. No argument or APP
peal directed to any alteration will
be entertained.
Within two months thereafter III
allied inc associated powers will an
swer such proposals and agree to
consider seriously and fairly any sug-
gestions made. 1t Is said the problem
is largely n of statistics of which
the powers have received but one
side. Germany is invited to produce
evidence which will accelerate final
decision.
The reply says the Germans made
no definite offer as to reparations,
but gave only vague expressions of
willingness to do something"
Declaring the resumption of Ger
man industry Is of interest to the A.
lies as well as to Germany the reply
declares commercial facilities will not
be withheld from Germany, but they
will afford to Germany facilities for
food supplies, raw materials and over
sea transport, under conditions
which cannot be laid down in ad-
vance,"
Meanwhile, the treaty must be
signed" the reply declares. The bur-
dens of Germans undoubtedly are
heavy, but they are imposed under
conditions of justice by peoples whose
social well being and economic pros
perity has been gravely impaired by
wrongs which 1t is beyond the utmost
power of Germany to repair"
Tn tho Ans nnia1 oorfinn IF tho rnnly
1t Is stipulated that reparation must
be made prior to the settlement of
all other German public debts. with
such exceptions as the commission
may approve.
The right is reserved to demand of
Germany her credit in Austria, Hun
gary, Bulgaria and Turkey.
In the discussion of the economic
clauses the reply states hat the prin-
ciples enunciated by President Will
son and embodied in the covenant of
the League of Nations as to the
equality of trade conditions will be
brought into effect when the world
returns to normal but meanwhile a
transitory regime is essential to save
certain Allied states from a position
of economic inferiority because of tho
damage done to their territories dur-
ing the
1OISuldT TtldllOIS are nOl IeClpIO-
cally established. owing to the war
activity of German consuls. Private
property of Germans abroad may be
justly used to meet reparation
charges. The property of German in
situations for research and education,
it is held, cannot be immune in the
light of their past activities
The German proposals relative to
aerial navigation have not been ac-
copied.
It is pointed out hat German OBJ
lection to the clauses pertaining to
ports and waterways are too general
to admit of a detailed reply. Provi-
sion is made, however, for the ulti-
mate granting of reciprocity but only
after five years, unless the League of
Nations decides to prolong the period.
In taking up the clauses referring
to guarantees, the reply quotes an
address by President Wilson in which
he said: 1.-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 constituted a civilian body
| called the Interallied Rhineland High
Commission, consisting of four mem
bers, representing Belgium. France,
Great Britain and the United States.
1t shall have executive powers n its
members shall enjoy diplomatic privi-
Ieges and immunity.
The civilian administration shall
remain in the hands of the German
authorities under German law, eX-
cept where it may be necessary for the
high commission to act. The allies re-
tain the right to requisition in KIND
and to demand service. Germany Will
be responsible for the expenses of the
high commission as well as for those
of military occupation.
Germany will undertake to place al
the disposal of the allied troops such
military establishments and accomo-
dations as may be required. The trans
port service and Geographic and postal
personnel will obey orders given on
behalf of the commander-in-chief or
the allied army for military purposes.
The high commission will have the
power, whenever it considers it nee
essary, to declare a state, of seige IN
any part or all of the territory con-
cerned.
By Associated Press.
PARIS, June 1T:-The majority of
the members of the peace conference
believe Germany will not sign the
pSdCG lICdlJs aOtCIuih6
Hutin, of the Echo d'Paris, who
made a canvass of a number of the
leading personalities of the peace
making body. Only one of these
leaders, M. Hutin declares expressed
the opinion that the Germans would
accept the revised treaty. This mem
Der, however, is one whose opinion
the writer says, he holds in the great
est esteem.
The delegate in question. n. Hutin
explained, based his opinion hat the
Germans will sign the treaty on the
fact that they have knowledge that
at yesterdays meeting of h Council
of Four a complete agreement was
reached on the consequences which
would follow Germany's refusal of
the peace proffered. They were
aware, the delegate pointed out, that
peace would then be imposed by
force in accordance with President
Wilson's Baltimore speech. and that
orders had been given for an Allied
force of $780, 0t men, supported by