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svof, that the alterations were largely
those Of phrsseology. II also is un-
derstood that the clause regarding re-
probabilities, which was not acted on at
the previous session of the plenary con-
ference, was incorporated In the final
draft Of the treaty. This clause provides
for the trial of the former German En-
peror for "a supreme offence against
International morality and the sanctity
Of treaties'' by a tribunal composed OF
representatives OF the United States.
Great Britain. France, Italy and Japan.
II Is understood the clause was
adopted unanimously.
The Ministers OF the Supreme
Economic Council have recommended
the complete economic isolation OF Ger
many as the measure to be adopted In
the event that Germany refuses to sign
the treaty.
This recommendation Is explained In
the following official statement issued
to-day.
The Supreme Economic Council
held its sixteenth meeting May at
10 A. NJ, under the chairmanship of
Lord Robert Cecil at the Ministry OF
Commerce.
Proposed blackade measures to be
adopted in the event of Germany re-
fusing to sign the peace treaty.
The council considered plans which
had been formulated to bring about
the complete economic isolation of
Germany In the event that the Ger
man delegates should refuse to sign
the preliminaries OF peace. The block
ade section was directed to draw up
and submit for the approval Of the
council OF Foreign Ministers a plan OF
blockade measures to be Immediately
put into effect should the associated
Governments desire 10 have recourse
to economic coercion.
Removal Of financial restrictions of
trade with Germany.
Upon Recommendation by the fnan-
cial section, the council decided TO
make the following relaxations of
financial restrictions of trade with
Germany pending the signing of the
peace treaty:
First-The financial list to be sus-
pended az this has not been done al
ready and announcement to be made
that neutrals are entirely free to ex-
tend credits OF any kind to Germany
or to its nationals.
Second-That German owned cash.
balances and bills already In neutral
countries are freely available in pay
ment for imports.
Third--That the proceeds OF ex-
available in payment for all kinds of
permitted imports.
Fourth-That the finance section
shall have discretion to grant H.
celses for the export OF gold and Sc
curities from Germany in payment
for imports. on application from the
German authorities
F1fth--That the above be COM
municated to the financial commits
sion at Nillette and to the committee
of neutral fnanciers. and that their
suggestions be invited as to what
further relaxations are desired by
them.
Control of traffic on the Danube.
The Council considered again the
question of the control of naviga-
ton on the Danube, and it was de-
ctded that this control should be
placed entirely under one authority.
A subcommittee was appointed to
arrange the details with a view to
expediting the reopening Of CONNER
cinl and relief traffic on the DAN
uhe.
Orders have been issued to specialist.
IN Austro-Hungarian subjects to rush
their reports so that the treaty with
Austria can be considered during the
fifteen days that the Germans will b,
utSCusSinS tHe tctHls VI peace.
Organization of League.
This official statement. outlining tn,
business transacted at the first meeting
Of the provisional organization commit
tee of the League Of Nations yesterday
was issued to-day:
1.-The organization committee OF the
League of Nations. which was ap-
pointed by resolution Of the plensry
conference on April IS. held its nrst
meeting at the Hotel Crilion at
O'Clock on Monday. May S. and
\ agreed on a number of resolutions for
the provisional organization Of the
league.
On motion OF Col. E. NJ House OF
the United States ". Pichon. Minister
Of Foreign Affairs. was elected chair
man and Sir Eric Drunrmond was in
vited to occupy his seat as acting
secretary general
The following were present: VI.
Pichon. France, chairman Col. T.. ~
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