New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-05
Darnlstadt, Frankfurt.
Hombrlrg and Hanau To
BE Occupied; People To
BE Shown All Courtesy
Belgium Supports
Milseratld's Action
Paris Insists Industrial
Uprising Was Inspired
by Junker Clique That
Backed Kapp Rebellion
By Ralph Courtney


tCopyright. 1920 New York Tribune IncN
PARIS, April 4.-The govern
ment has issued orders for French
troops 70 cross the Rhine and oc
cupy Darmstadt, Frankfurt, Hon.
burg and Hanau Receipt of ad
wees from Berlin that German
troops were pouring into the Ruhr
district with full government author
ity and in violation of the treaty
left the French government with no
attentive but to make reprisals.
1t is understood that Marshal Foch
has been fully empowered by Pre-
mier Millerand to meet the situa-
ton.
To avoid the appearance Of act
ing precipitately, one or more days
may be allowed to elapse before the
French troops move forward.
Some time before any advance is
made France probably will warn
the inhabitants of the cities to be
occupied. She will act with scrupu-
lous courtesy toward the German
government and inform the Mueller
Cabinet of all French movements.
French Policy Discreet
The occupation of the German
cities will be accomplished with ex-
treme delicacy. The government
will make clear its position that il
has no desire whatever to possess
the places occupied or to interfere
with German affairs. The French
government will insist that its sole
purpose is to hold the German cities
as hostages in purely formal man.
ner. France will manifest her de-
sire to withdraw her forces east of
the Rhine at the earliest possible
moment, and will urge the evacua-
ton of the Ruhr valley by the ex-
cess German troops that have been
sent to that region so the French
forces may be withdrawn from tho
industrial centers.
1t was said in semi-official circles
that by taking the action planned
France feels that she is acting not
alone but on behalf Of all the Allies.
The French maintain their view that
the whole trouble with the Commu-
nists along the Rhine was helped if
not purposely manufactured by the
German government.
Firm Front To Be Maintained
France is.tirmly decided and pre-
pared for the course of action which
she believes necessary to meet Ger
many's violation of tho terms Of the
Versailles pact. The French gov
ernment's plan is based on the as
sumption that Germany deliberately
intends to make trouble The
French answer will be as delicate as
German defiance has been brusque
and violent. but the French action
will be firm.
The Premier has advised the Ber-
lin government that France, speak
ing for herself. cen under no cir
cunstances admit Of violation Of
Articles 43 and 4; of the Versailles
treaty unless permission of the A
lies should be obtained previously
for the invasion Of the Rhine valley
by German government troops Bel
GUM is standing with France
Premier Millerand informed the Ger
man government that Tho attitude Of
the Allies would be- expressed without
delay. but reiterated that France
would stand alone if necessary. Great
Britain and Italy. which have been
rather indifferent TO The Rrhr orestion.
have been asked by the French gov
crnment for statement Of policy. but
the replies have not yet been received
and it is believed that the Easter holi-
days VIII prevent united A..ed action
Cor several days.
Allied Conference Impossible
Regardless of this. France viii stand
firm in her opposition TO the German
violation OF the treaty and seek the
support Of the Allied powers IL they
are agreeable. The impossibility ~
calling the Allied representative TO-
gc.her on short notice TO take joint
action was said TO have been respor-
sible for the decision of the French
government TO take q positive lead uut
make grave decisions even without rhe
support Of Italy and Great Britain.
belief that the Germans. by invading
Tie forbidden ground, are push,ar
scmc underground plan that has not
been revealed to the Allies, was en-
pressed in authoritative quarteA here.
IT Is suggested that the real autkora of
the movement ara thA man u;hn karleoX