The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-04-04
GERMANS APPEAL.
TO PRESIDENT I
TO STAND PAT"
Boundary Disputes Block Pro.
gress On Treaty
BIG FOUR NOT IN ACCORD
Territorial Differences Are Radical
Wilson Makes Concessions But
Does Not Give Up Principles q

Berlin, April 3.--Leading ethical.
philosophical and religious societies
of Germany have addressed an appeal
to President Wilson giving warning
against disregard OF the principles
to which he has pledged himself. and
which, they claim, induced Germany
to lay down their arms. The appeal
declares that III the Germans are
driven to desperation they would
rather become Bolsheyikl than
slaves a
Paris, April Ain statement to
the Petit Parisien. Premier Lloyd
George OF Great Britain denies there
are dlssensions between France and
England regarding guarantees for
France against Germany He de-
clared the understanding between the
two governments Is complete and
that England is ready to make fresh
sacrifices. IL necessary, to secure
peace and independence Of France"
H-----a faN
Paris, April 3.-President Wilson
and Premiers Lloyd.George, Clemen-
ceau and Orlando continued their dis
cussion at President Wilson's resi-
dence today. Other peace conference
organizations also met. All the con-
ferences sought to unravel the tangl
ed evidence still standing in the way
of peace.
The meetings proceeded amid an.
other wave Of apprehension spreading
through the conference over lack of
any tangible results after the council
Of four had labored continuously for
ten days.
This was accomplished by we'll
founded reports from those close In
touch with the council Of four show.
ing that the situation. while not des.
perate. was at least serious because
of radical differences on fundamen
ais in the settlement of Germanys
western. the Franco-Gernan and the
eastern Polish-frontierE. hAEI
One of the American experts who
is constantly being consulted on vari-
! Gus questions before the council.
gives the following glimpse of what is
going on behind the scenes:
The situation Is extremely diff
cult. particularly as regards the
western frontier Of Germany. Presi.
dent Wilson in conciliatory spirit.
has been willing to do most anything
to assure French security short of
the qualification OF engagements
made at the time OF the armistice.
The French have been assured OF
every military protection along
the Rhine and for fifty kilometers
east of that river, even to the ex'
tent of considering that any military
activity in that section shall be looked
upon as hostile act. But this is not
considered enough and additional
claims lead to the conviction that
they are open to construction as
meaning something more than mill
tary security and verging on territori
= al control fe
The President is not willing to 90
that far in creating more Alsace-Isor
raine situation and II is this stand
against these claims which is causing
the delays until some middle ground
lis found
Concerning reparations, II was add
: ed that there were good prospects fol
an early agreement. This will no
) specify the total amount. but will
: leave il to a commission TO work .ou'
= details of reparation through perioC
t of years. The priority OF Belgium
= and France in the division of th'
{ German indemnity also is said TO b'
e nearing agreement.
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