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sible for the execution Of every stipu
lation of the treaty"
The German note was received a.
five O'Clock yesterday evening and tht
pig four had transmitted their reply
by $50.
Bauer's communication reiterated
that the German government regarded
the peace conditions as In sharp con
tradiction to the principle which was
accepted by the allied and associated
powers on the one hand and Germany
on the other, as being binding In &C
cordance with the nations for the
peace OF nations before the conclusion
Of the armistice.'
It complained that far reaching
counter proposals have only in certain
points received any acceptance. II
asked repatriation of all German Mill
tary and civilian prisoners.
1.-THE government OF the German re-
public engaged to fulfill the condt-
tons of peace imposed upon Germany,
the note continued. ct desires, how
ever. in this solemn moment to ex-
press itself with unreserved clearness
in order to meet in advance any aceu-
sa.ion OF unrruthfulness that may now
or later be made against Germany.
The conditions imposed exceed meas
ure OF that which Germany In fact
performs. The government OF the
German republic therefore feels iteslf
bound 70 announce that 1t makes all
reservations and declines all respon-
si5ility as regards the consequences,
when as is bound TO happen. the i'm
possibility OF carrying out the condi-
items comes to light, even though Ger
man capacity TO fulfill is stretched to
the utmost
Germany further lays the greatest
emphasis on the declaration that she
cannot accept article 236 Of the treaty
OF peace, which requires Germany to
admit herself to be the sole author OF
the war
Likewise, It is equally impossible
for German TO reconcile it with his
dignity and honor TO accept and exc
cute articles 227 to 231, by which Ger
many is requested to give up TO the al
lied and associated powers for trial
individuals among the German people
who are accused of committing acts
contrary to the customs of war
Further the government Of the
German republic makes distinct pro-
LEST against TIE iaAluS away VI dll lls
colonial possessions OF Germany.
1.-THE German government believes
itself to be entitled TO address the fol-
lowing modest request in the expecta-
ton that the allied and associated
governments will consider the follow
ing declaration an integral portion OF
The treaty:
within two years, counting from the
day the treaty is signed, the allied
and associated governments will sub
NIT the present treaty to the high
council of the powers constituted by
The league of nations for the purpose
of subsequent examination. Before
this high council German plenipoten-
tiaries are to enjoy the same privil-
eyes as the representatives Of the
other contracting parties of the pres
ent treaty. This council shall decide
in regard to those conditions of the
present treaty which impair the rights
of self-determination of the German
people, and also in regard to the stipu-
lauon whereby the free economic de-
velopment of Germany on footing
Of equal rights is impeded."
Germans at Large.
IHURSO, scotland, June Zo-Many
of the German sailors who escaped
after sinking practically the entire
German interned fleet Saturday il
Scapa Flow were reported today K
be still at liberty. British marine:
and soldiers were searching the
(Okney) islands for them.
Reported to Germany.
LONDON, June pa News Agen
cy dispatch from Berlin today re
ported an allied note was handet
the German government yesterda!
regarding sinking Of the German
fleet in Scapa Flow.
Newspapers Are Pleased.
BERLIN, June 22-Discussing the
sinking of the German warships il
Scapa Flow, the Zeitung Am Mittat
exulted today that England shall
not have them"
The Tagblatt expressed belief tina
the sinking will meet with approva
and admiration from the allies
rather than anger.