The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-15
HUNS BACK DOWN
Germans Under Protest Yield to
Allied Coal Demand.
Present New Conditions and
Terms as Notifications.

Spa, Belgium, July 15.-Germany
, today notified the allies that her cabi-
net had agreed to the allied demands
for the delivery of 100000 tons of
coal monthly under three essential
conditions and other minor conditions.
She also stipulated that she must re-
ceive raw materials.
Must Say "Ycs'' or NO"
Premiers Lloyd George and Miller
and will see DR.. Walter Simons, the
German foreign minister. at 7 o'clock
this evening and hand him their reply
on the coal question.
The reply, which was agreed upon
this afternoon. is virtually an ultima
tum and the Germans must reply
''yes' or no by II o'clock tomorrow
morning as to whether they will de-
liver two million tons of coal monthly
NO announcement was made as to
the allied attitude regarding the Ger
man conditions, but it was understood
that the chief question was whether
Germany should receive the differ
ence in cash between the price of coal
at the pit mouth in Germany and the
world market price. The French dele
gates, it appeared, were unwilling to
pay Germany what would amount to
fifty francs a ton difference in the
price between that in Germany and
that abroad.
| The German acceptance was en-
] premiers this noon by Premier Lloyd
/ George. The conditions were these:
! First. the German government to
{ have the distribution of the Silesian
/ coal. or he allotted 100000 tons
monthly for northern Germany in
stead of the present allotment of
/ 100000 tons.
/ Second, a mixed commission to be
sent to Essen to examine food and
! housing conditions.
Third. the allies are asked to ad-
vance money or provide credit for i'm
porting additional food for the entire
( German population
Would Head Off UItimatum.
! Foreign Minister Simons sent word
/ to Premier Lloyd George before the
allied representa- met today that
! Germany would accede to the allied
/ demand and that a written note would
, be forwarded Immediately. The for
eign minister said he wished to pre-
/ vent the allies from forwarding the
proposed ultimatum to Germany
The allied ministers. up to shortly
after noon, had not announced
whether the conditions were accepta-
! BILE
/ A last note was prepared by the
allies for submission to the Germans at
in event the coal terms were not ac-
cepted.
France Forced Issue.
The allied decision to enforce the
coal demands came as a result of
pressure exerted by Premier AIillerand
who insisted that immediate action be
taken to obtain fulfillment of the
treaty terms. Count Sforza. Italian
foreign minister, conferred with Lloyd
George and it was understood they
favored discussion of the coal question
with the Germans.
After both had talked with Premier
Millerand, however, formal notice was
given the Germans that. the final ulti-
matum would be handed Germany to-
day and If the demands were not ac-
cepted. allied occupation of German
territory would begin Immediately.
Foch Was All Prepared.
Marshal Foch. after comforting with
the allied delegates, declared suffi-
cient military forces were available
to enforce the coal demands.
Having been informed that the
allies and the Germans were not
talking the same language, came to
Spa as an Interpreter" said the al
lied military chief. He tapped his re-
volver holster as he spoke.
It was understood that the occupy
ing force agreed upon consisted OF
French. British and Belgian troops
Italy also was to have been asked
to contribute small force as a sign
, of allied solidarity
It was generally agreed that the in
/ fluence of Hugo SHINES, German in
| dustriaI leader, prevented earlier ac-
ceptance of the allied coal ultimatum
The attitude of SHINES was illustrated
by his statement that he did not re-
gard the allied threat of occupation
seriously.
There will be a meeting at the villa
Frayneuz today at which the allie:
will formally notify the Germans tina
their acceptance has been satisfactory
CHESNEY CONCERT TONIGHT.
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