New-York tribune., 1920-01-25
Allies Will
Renew Call
For Kaiser
Prolonged Negotiation Is
Looked For and People
Show Little Interest:
Labor Opposes Force
Nsw York Tribune

NeW York Tribune
Eur0poun Buyeuu
Copyright. 1870, New York Tribune Inc)
LONDON, Jan. 24.-Hollands reply
to the Allied note demanding the ex-
tradition of the former German En-
peror, while embodying refusal of
the request, is regarded by the Allies
as being by no means final. The next
step probably will be the appointment
of legal representatives for COM
mencement of protracted- probably in
terminable- e-negotiations.
1t is believed in England that 1Iol-
land Will be asked to send representa-
tlves to confer with the Allied coun-
cilors. Meanwhile almost anything
may happen, including the removal of
the present coalition government from
power, which would reduce considera-
ply Whatever chance remains of actual
iy bringing the former Kaiser 10 trial
England Not Seriously Concerned
While the French press expresses
appointment over Hollands reply
and some more conservative journals
urge that pressure be brought upon
Holland, there is little evidence Cf
any serious disappointment here in
England. Of course, among the "bitter-
haters' Of .he Bottomlev type there
has been an outcry, but Labor proba-
bly, will oppose bringing pressure to
bear upon Holland, ana lndercndent
Liberals are not anxious for the pro-
posed trial
AS for the coalition government, it
is frequently asserted that it would
be only too glad if some insurmounta-
bic difficulty should arise to prevent
the possibility of trial, for which
there Is now so little enthusiasm an
where among thinking elements of the
British public.
Italy's Support Lukewarm
The Allies, at least those of them
demanding the ex-Kaisers surrender,
Will not receive support from Italy. Al
though Premier Nitti is reported to
have signed the note sent to the
Dutch, believing that he represented
the feeling of his country in the mat
ter, the Socialists of Italy are opposed
to the trial. They are not even in
the so-called war criminals" to say
nothing OF the former Emperor him
self
There is some talk in French circles
of insisting upon the ex-Kaiser's being
interned somewhere under Allied con
troll There is no support, here or in
France, however, for holding the trial
without the former Kaiser being pres
cnt in person.
Naturally Hollands attitude has
found favor in Germany, whore the
press united in applauding the Dutch
stand.
LONDON. Jan. "a (By The Assoc-
ated Press) In diplomatic quarters
the belief was expressed this morn
ing that the Dutch reply with regard
to surrender of the former German
Emperor does not close the incident.
1t is held that the Allies have so
committed themselves in the
peace treaty on this matter that they
cannot withdraw without further con-
versations with Holland
In the opinion OF close observers,
Great Britain in particular took slch
an emphatic stand at the peace con-
ference that Downing Street viii have
to make some further move.
PARIS, Jan. 2i Conferences among
the Premiers of Great Britain,
France and Italy will take place be-
fore the next move in the proceedings
TO extradite former Emperor William
from Holland is decided upon, accord
|
ciated Press by the French Foreign
Office. Whether the next demand for
the surrender Of the erstwhile Kaiser
will be directed to The Hague or Ber-
lin will be the main subject to be
determined by the three governments
Next Meeting in London
The next meeting of the P1emers Of
the three countries will take place in
lat
ing has been fixed and the matter can
not be left pending a long time the
Foreign Office expressed the opinion
that the question eventually might be
settled through diplomatic channels be
tween and among Rome, Paris and
London.
1t is understood that at least one
Premier is not averse to asking Berlin
to call for the return of Count Hohen-
zollern to Germany and then demand
ing that Germany deliver him over to
the Allies, in accordance with the pro-
visions of Article 22S of the Treaty of
Versailles. That article requires Ger
many to deliver up persons who have
been guilty of violating the laws of
war
Sentiment in official circles here is
against such procedure. as there is no
desire that the former Emperor return
to Germany. 1t is doubtful whether
Germany would acQuiesce and make
presentations to Holland, and il is
also probematic whether she would
deliver up the erstwhile sovereign in
the event she should obtain possession
of him. 1t is also feared the presence
Of Count HohenZollern in Germany
would solidify the Monarchist party.
which is reported to be gaining
strength daily
Hollands Decision Final
THE HAGUE, Jan. "a (By The Asso-
ciated Press. ).-While there may be
future exchange of notes with refer
encc to the Allied demand for surren-
der OF the former German Emperor
the government of The Netherlands is
declared inclined to the belief that its
decision will be considered as final.
The Dutch press does not anticipate
any bclligercnt action by the Allied
powers and the government is believed
to share this view on the theory ad-
vanced in comment here that the de-
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