Arizona republican., 1920-07-10

SPA, Belgium, July 9.-CBy the AS sociated Press)-Germany, in conform ity with the unanimous decision of her cabinet, today signed the protocol for her speedy disarmament insisted upon by the allies. Chancellor Fehrenbach and pr. Simons. foreign minister, af- liked their signatures to the document. which was drawn in the exact form submitted by Marshal Foch and Field Marshal Wilson, the allied military chiefs
 The signature was preceded by a notification from Dr. Simons, on behalf of his government, that in signing the protocol Germany did not give her con- sent to further occupation of German territory, which could only be given by the reichstag.
 Allies Will Decide on Action
 Premier Lloyd George said he quite understood that point of view. The question of further occupation in the event of Germany not observing the stipulations of the treaty and protocol, however, was one for the allies to de- termine and not for the German parlia- ment, he declared.
 The protocol was signed in a small room adjoining the conference cham Der. Chancellor Fehrenbach and Dr. Simons signed first. After laying down the pen they bowed to Lloyd George as though saying: Well, that disagreeable business is finished"
 Lloyd George bowed courteously in return. Herr Gessler. minister of de- fense, was not present, but he voted earlier in the German cabinet council for signing the protocol. It is now gen. orally accepted that the council will proceed rapidly with the other business on it's program. The conference pro- ceeded to a discussion of war crim- inals while secretaries drafted the dis armament protocol for signature. nn delegates filed into a room adjoining the conference chamber and Chancellor Fehrenbach advanced first. How shall I sign? he asked. A secretary replied s'XVith your natural signature. v. The German premier then affixed his signature, followed by M. Delacroix, Belgian premier; Premier Lloyd George, Premier Millerand, Count Sforza Italian foreign minister; Nis- count Chinda, Japanese ambassador to Great Britain. and Earl Curzon, British foreign secretary.
 Discussion of war criminals was opened by the German minister of jus tice, Carl Heinze. who said:
 German courts, already have taken preliminary steps on the first list or war guilty presented by the allies. It contained 300 names which, up to May Q were reduced to A. There are still considerable difficulties to be over come, as some of the names are ln- accurate and some charges are in adequately specified. Some of the ac- cused have left Germany"
 Herr Heinze thought reduction in the list by the allies showed what the difficulties were.
 PIedqe to Prosecute War Criminals
 Premier Lloyd George denied the ac- c,lracy of the German minister's de- ductions< He said it was evident Ger many did not want to carry out the treaty in this respect. Dr. Simons then interjected:
 eve have every intention of carrying out these obligations. What we want is evidence. The courts cannot con- vict without it and we want the allies to help us get it." MT. Lloyd George asked:
 Have any arrests been made?" pr Siuons answered ''No.'
 Isn't there sufficient evidence foI arrests?" then asked Premier Lloyd George.
 sThe allies are seeking punishment for breaches of the laws of war and want to bring to justice persons pun ishable in Germany or any other civil fzed state. It is in Germans interest to justify herself in the eyes of the world by prosecuting her criminals" ht continued.