Arizona republican., 1920-07-12
Ready To Discuss Preparations

Ready To Discuss Preparations
 SPA, July 11.-After some hesitation due to the coal question, the German delegates today produced thelr plan showing how Germany would deal with reparations, but they specified that the decision reached regarding coal would modify their proposals.
 The allied experts admitted the JUS tice of the German experts pleas 10 relieve Germany of repor>'ng to the reparations commission ~egar ding inc distribution of coal within Germany and approved the proposal to increase output by improving the welfare of the miners and suggested that the German and allied governments discuss means to this end.
 three parts. It was submitted tc the conference with the understanding that it must be accepted as whole. The plan follows:
 German ReparaJTons Plan
 Part l. section 1: The German gov ernment considers that the present negotiations is to make a final settle ment of their entire obligations for reparations.
 Section 2: The German government, knowing that it is obliged under the treaty to pay on May 1, 1921, 120,0OO,0O0 gold marks, considers that it has al- ready paid not only that sum, but a much higher one. according to it's ac- counts.
 Section sets forth that in provid- ing for the future the German gov ernment would be unable to fulfill its obligations unless the German budget can be balanced.
 Section provides that the measure of Germany's ability to pay, owing to her weakened economic structure, re- quires that she should have necessary food, fodder. fertilizers and other raw materials
 Section names the principles upon which the German government con- siders it's payments should be regu- lated < s (A) By annuities; (B) Annuities to be limited to 30 years.
 Part 2: The German governments suggestion for rebuilding the war de- stroyed district are in the common in terests of all peoples because the dan ger of a feeling of hatred and a cry for revenge will not disappear so long as this has not been done. The German government has, therefore, although not required by the peace treaty to do so. undertaken participation in the rebuild ing of those districts. It declares itself ready to take part in the rebuilding and to supply German workmen under German authority.
 To Rebuild Destroyed Areas
 Upon a basis a German commission in September, 1919, made hurried inspectfon of northern France. The German government is willing to un- dertake the rebuilding of the greater part of the destroyed regions in France The German government also has con- sidered the help required. It recon mends in the common interests that an international syndicate be formed in which all states shall participate ir the restoration of the industrial and agricultural regions. as well as means of transportation and in the rebuilding of houses, Iormer residences or fol
 
 with contractors and engage laborer: from all allied and neutral countries aS well as from Germany The profits from all work of this kind shall b. reasonable and contractors and labor CTS shall be treated on an equal basis whether German or other nationalities Part deals with Germany's obliga- tions under article 236, para graphs ont and four and appendix four, part thre' of the peace treaty to deliver mate riaIs for tho immediate restoration O territories affected by the war, mate riaIs. the value of which is reckoned as part of what is owing to reparations The note says that the reparatfsa committee has not yet established Wha is 10 be delivered in the way of cattle tools and raw materials, or what entir factories are to be restored, but tha Germany is ready to make these de liveries to the extent which her re sources will permit
 
 rather intricate plan of organization o its own industries in the various state of Germany, for the purpose of maxim their deliverie;-.
 Various other sub-sections attlrr , that a certain sum should be agree upon. after the payment of which Ger many should be completely free; tha the payment of this sum should pc ar ranged in various amounts; that schedule should be worked out; an that it should not be absolutely regu lar in character, because 1t Is lrnpos sible at the present time accurately estimate the economic position or GeI many for the next three years.
 Apologies For Insult
 The conference between the allie and Germans ran into smoother groun this afternoon when Chancellor Fehren bach had apologiZed for the remarks Herr Stiunes, German coal operate which offended the allies. Dr. Fchren bach said if he had known Herr Stinre intended to talk in such q tone Il would not have accepted him as CT of the experts.
 Premier Millerand explained that tn 1IIies had no intention of asking 10 [ served with coal before German re tttirpnents were satisfied
 .eThe allies have no thought CT cias Using Germany" continued the pro ,,ior ..TIle1- think Germany is peces sar-v and useful member of tho Err1 .< aOar family. and they are determ me Io help her toward recovery proFi ioe