The weekly Alaska citizen., 1920-01-12
GERMANY MAKES PEACE VITHALL COUNTRIES EXCEPT AMERICA; AND
 CHINA; COUNCIL MEETS IN PARIS

PARIS, Jan. IO-(4J-As far as Europe, outside of Russia, and most of the western hemisphere concerned the world Is The Versailles treaty. making peace between Germany and the ratlfyng allied powers effective when formal notifications eXchang- ed at 4lo ocock this afternoon between German dele gates and representatives of II allied and associated The German delegates signed the protocol before the exchange of notifications.
 The nations represented England France, Italy, Japan, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil Guaanala, Hani- ma, Peru, Poland, Siam, Szecho Slo\ akla Uruguay and Germany America and China, not having ratified the treaty, not participants ill the ceremonies.
 The German delegates the first to sign the recording the exchange of ratlt1catlons Then Premier Lloyd George of England, Premier Clel- enceau France; Premier Nitt Italy; Baron Metsu Tor Japan; Paul ymans flor Belglun followed Ill the order named and followed by delegates for the les powers
 Following the completion of the signing, Premier Clemenceau, looking than ever like the famous 'Iiger of France from his seat and stepped be- tore the German delegates Baron Non LerSner and Herr Sinson who facing the noted trenchnla Clel- apparently overcome then sad few words which were promises that he would hasten the repatriation of German prisoners beginning tonight At that time the French premier did shake hands with the Germans, aItho Non Lersner made move to shake but stopped when Clemenceau kept his hands at his side. Later Clemenceau did shake hands with the German delegates The allied representatives were cordial among themselves but not with the Germans who plainly uncomfort- able the presence of the conceaed regugance of the allied delegates No representative of the United States attended the meeting. It announced after the com petion of the ormalties that the supreme council had decided bring the league of nations into being on r- day, January 16th
 Earlier in the day Baron Lersner signed tl protocol to the treaty providing for reparaton for the sinking the German fleet Scapa Flow and to insure the carrying out of the terms of the astlce that have not already been fulfilled.
 WILSON TO SIGN CALL
 WASHINGTON, Jan 1O.-(E)-The state depart ment this morning said that President Wilson expects to sign the call for the first meeting of the council of the league of nations provided for n the league covenant America will not be represented at this meeting. War; still technically exists between America and Germany atho trade has been resumed to a certain extent.
 REGRETS AMERICAS s ABSENCE
 LONDON, Jan. 1O.-(49--In editorials dealing with the ratification of the Versailles treaty in Paris this af ternoon all the papers in this city express deep regret that America not included in the ratification pro- ceedings The Daily Telegraph says "Ame1ica's ab- clouds the prospects for both the present and flu It weakens the league of nations moral authority But the allies can wait longer There is still hope that America will join
 LERsNER IS HAPPY
 PARIS, Oct 1O.-(Ho-The only fly in the ointment of Germany happiness the ratification of the peace treaty is the fact that America represented at included in the proceedings. Baron Lersner speak ing to a correspondent of the Associated Press tonight said, I am happy that peace is finally effected My greatest regret is that the only country with which Ger many is still at is the United States. hope how ever that this situation will soon be changed.' TIIOITO AInn HIT society