Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-09-15

Especial Cable Despatch.)
st. German, Sept. 1.-THE curtain
fell on the second act of the peace
conference whensChancellor Renner,
Austria's delegate, affixed his sigma
ture to the instrument drawn up as a
penalty for his country's mistake in
going to war against the allied ana
associated powers.
The ceremony of signing, in the
Stone Age room of the chateau was
unimpressive, and it would have been
dull but for an animated talk, prior
to the actual ceremony, by Premier
Clemenceau. Frank L. Polk, head Of
the American delegation and Arthur
j. Balfour, during which all frequent
~ broke into laughter. In a short in
troductory speech NJ. Clemenceau, as
president of the council addressed
himself to DIR, Renner as chancellor
of "the Austrian republic and, after
pointing out that complete accord eS-
listed among the contracting powers,
begged Renner to step forward and
sign.
Polk Signs After Renner.
The Austrian chancellor alone
signed in the name of his country
and he was followed by the American
delegation. headed by Mr. Polk, and
then followed the other delegations,
with the exception of Roumania and
-Slacia.
The Stone Age room was altogeth
er too small and delegates and on
lockers were at all times mixed up.
Around the long table sat the allied
delegations, while a seat had been re-
served for Renner close to the door
4. L., Il
he entered he made a solemn bow
toward the presidential chair but his
salute was not acknowledged, nor
did he have any honors shown to him
as he entered the courtyard of the
chateau.
When he came out, however the
French cavalrymen on foot presented
arms and Chancellor Renner raised
his hat. He was also greeted by the
guests assembled there,
AS he made his way toward the
small table on which were crowded
the treaty and the special conven
tons, Renner appeared unmoyed, but
he gave sly glance toward Premier
Clemenceau. He signed with a firm
hand and took his time in doing so
then returned to his seat, whence he
glanced around at the distinguished
array of diplomats. often breaking
into conversation with his secretary.
He Greets Balfour.
The only move he made which dis
played any friendliness toward any
of the delegates was when Arthur j.
Balfour passed by on his way to sign
the treaty Then Renner stood %,
bowed, and Mr.. Balfour returned the
salute A sudden hush came over the
audience when Premier Clemencear
stepped forward to sign, but Chan,
eellor Renner appeared unmoved and
never looked at the Tiger
Begun at 1910, the ceremony was
concluded at 1920 a. M, and not at
any time were there any untowatd
incidents While the signing went
on autograph albums were being
passed around and all the delegates.
except M. Clemenceau willingly signed
them. He objected at first and to
many he gave a refusal, but he ap-
peared to be in a good humor and
was continually joking with his col
leagues.
Few Flags on Display.
During the whole time the cere-.
mony lasted there was as much ami
nation inside the hall as there was
outside where comparatively ,;e-
stricted crowd had gathered. AS the
delegates came out half-heartel
cheers broke out until M. Clemen-
ceau appeared, when the police force
lad hard time in holding the crowd
back Along the return route to Paris
only a little interest was shown by
the suburbanites and only one house
flew any flag. These were French,
American and British.
Unlike the signing of the German
treaty there were no celebrations In
Paris, nor did the people show any
enthusiasm nor did the guns fire rs
Paris the signing of the instrument
was expected.