The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-17
8 follow their example,. I
Trial Must Be- .Unprejudloed.

not "entrust the trial of those re-
sponsible, to those who have been
their accomplices." The tribunal
established for the trial of those I'M
der charges will represent the de-
aliberate judgment of the greater part
#of the civilized world, and there can
& no question of admitting the right
n 'risdiction of representatives of
lies which took no part in the
n The allies, it is declared, will
~ the verdict of history for
3 partially and justice with
II he accused will be tried. The
II 4 will be insured full rights
II nse and the judgment of the
will have the most solemn
q r. The allied and associated
II are prepared to submit fl
n swpf those who must be handed
\ Justice within one month of
%g Of the treaty.
Nuse Any Discussion.
ed and associated powers
Il nter into discussion with
les underlying the repara-
z 1Ces, but certain observa-
~ ~ Smade, especially as the
n oposals are said to pre-
so distorted and ineXact
N doubt If the clauses
EH and carefully examined"
of reparations is of
- ordinary magnitude and
that it can be solved only
.uing body, limited in per-
invested with broad pow
reparation commission is,
declares, instructed to ex-
8 powers so as to insure in
rest of all as carly and COM
u discharge by Germany of her
.aations obligations as is consist
with the true maintenance of the
Focial, economic and financial struct-
ire of Germany.
Not an Engine Of Oppression.
1t is pointed out the commission
is not an engine of oppression" nor
a device for interfering with Ger
many's sovereignty. Its business is TO
fix what is to. be paid, satisfy itself
Germany can pay and report in case
Germany does not pay. The COM
mission cannot prescribe or enforce
taxes or dictate the character of the
German budget but may examine the
latter to see il any modification is
desirable, probably in Germany's in
terests and to be assured that Ger
man taxation is at least as heavy as
the heaviest allied taxation.
May Offer Lump sum.
IT is pointed out that not only are the
conditions not incompatible with the
creation by Germany OF a commission
to represent her in dealing with the
reparation commission and for such
cooperation as may be necessary, but
it is greatly to be desired she will take
exactly that step.
The powers are willing that within
four months of the signature of the
treaty Germany may submit any pro-
posals she may choose to make. In
particular she may offer lump sum
for all or part of her liability. under
take to reconstruct all or part of a
damaged district. offer labor. techni-
cal service or material for reconstruc-
ton. or in short. suggest any feasible
plan to simplify the assessment of
damage, eliminate any question from
the scope of the inquiry, promote the
performance of the work or accelerate
the definition of the ultimate amount
to he paid. , Germany must however,
negotiate direct with the powers con-
cerned before making the proposals.
submit them in unambguous form and
accept the PREPARATION clauses as matter
heyond dispute. No arguments or ap-
peals directed TO any alteration will he
entertained.
Accelerate Decision.
Within two months thereafter the
allied and associated powers will an
swer such proposals and agree to con-
side- seriously and fairly any sugges-
tions made Il is said the problem is
largely one of statistics. of which the
powers have received only one side.
Germany is invited to produce evidence
which will accelerate final decision.
Enemy Made No Definite OFFER.
The reply says the Germans made
no definite offer as to reparations. but