Evening star., 1919-04-16
ALLIES NEGOTIATION
NEARLY COMPLETE
Close Understanding Be-
tween France and United
States Is Claim.
ISSUES BEFORE BIG FOUR

By the Associated Press.
PARIS, April 18.-DeleEates OF
the eighteen states which declared
war against Germany. exclusive OF
the five great powers. were called
to meet at o'clock this afternoon
at the French foreign Office with
representative OF the Ave powers.
The matters for discussion ipclud-
ed the question of calling in the
German p1enipotentiaries and the
making known of the peace pre-
liminarfes to these eighteen states.
PARIS, April 16.-It fs UNDER
stood that n policy concerning the
manper Of dealing with conditions
in Russia has been formulated by
the allied and associated govern
ments. Announcement OF this
policy, 1t was thought probable at
noon today, would be made before
the days close.
PARIS, April 16 (Havas).-The
council of four decided definitely
yesterday that military occupation
of the left bank Of the Rhine shall
continue for fifteen years. the
newspapers say. At first inter-
allied forces would he used, but
they would be withdrawn pro-
gressively In proportion rs Ger
many met her financial obligations
and be replaced by French and
Belgian soldiers.
The Journal says that the central
territorial commission Of the peace
conference has decided the Teschen
problem in favor Of Bohemia as
against Poland.
PARIS. April Is (Havas).-The nego-
iations between the representatives of
he allied and associated governments
were completed Tuesday. the
echo de Paris says it learns from an
source.
The newspaper adds that at no time
las the understanding between
france and the United Statecs been
loser and that the French govern
nent is completely satisfied with the
Ittitude of President Wilson.
The Gaulois says that the final
agreement on the frontiers between
Iugoslavia and Italy will be incorpo-
;aIen m the prffe ininary peacs treaty
Nth Germany.
Questions Under Discussion.
PARIS. April 15.-The council OF
our today discussed questions rela-
i've to Schleswig-Holstei Helgo-
and and the Adriatic. While the
council was in session the foreign
minister's met and considered claims
which have been made by Germany
o holdings in islands in the Antarctic
,cean.
The foreign ministers also took up
he draft Of articles for the peace
reaty providing for the recognition
" Germany of the British position in
Egypt and the passing over of the
ultan's rights under the Suez canal
onvention; the acceptance by Ger
many of allied prize court decisions.
nd likewise an article dealing with
he future status of Morocco.
President Wilson finished the day by
series of calls at the American head
uarters. visiting Gen. Tasker H. Bliss
nd Col. E. M. House, among others,
discussing with them phases of the
ituation in which they are particu-
arly interested.
Cost of Occupation.
In addition to other questions dis
ussed by allied foreign ministers to-
ay was the question whether the cost
t occupation of the left bank of the
thine would be borne the Germans
r the allies. 1t was finally agreed to
efer the matter to the council of four
1t is considered probable that before
he terms are communicated to the
ferman delegates they may be sub
1ftted, not only to the states directly
Interested in the treaty but to all
hose who broke relations with Ger
Many. For this purpose the holding
a secret plenary session Of the
eace conference is being considered.
Schleswig-Holstein Decision.
The council of four decided today
hat the Schleswig- -Holstein question
Tould be settled in accordance with
he conclusions of the territorial COM
,ission. which recommended that the
natter should be adjusted by a refer
ndum, arrangements to be made to
insure the impartiality of the condi-
ions under which it is held.
President to See Signing.
Now that the Germans have been
allied to Versailles on April 25, the
are that the PROCEEDINGS
lay move with such dispatch that
resident Wilson can remain for the
igning Of the treaty. and thus be
BILE to take back the completed docu-
lent.
This was the view of the Presi-
ent's fntimates when their attention
'as called to the reports in French
apers that his departure had been
xed for April %. 1t was declared
1at no such intention had been
'rmed. and that the progress on the
lain questions now gave promise
1at the President would not only at
and the opening of the congress at
ersailles, but would remain long
nough to see it's work carried
though prolonged delay by
le enemy delegates would. of course,
revent such action.
Premier Clemenceau on Sunday and
resident Wilson last night gave out
.atements showing the progress
salized and vofcing their first Of
cial assurance that the end was in
ght. 1t Is noted that the Clemen-
EAU and Wilson statements were
cry general. lacking specific details.
DENIES THE EXECUTIONS.