Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-18
BY OLIVER OWEN KUHN.
4 LILIES at Spa have demanded

~ Germans nave cap1tutaleu.
~ But these demands have
been made by statesmen; ac-
cepted by statesmen.
Events of the next six months may
tear to shreds the purported agree
ments effected during the delibera-
tions at Spa, and possibly show the
futility of the allies ever attempting
to enforce the Versailles treaty to the
letter. This period likewise may prove
Germany's absolute failure to bluff
the allies from their present course
of exacting every farthing possible
of events in the immediate future
will decide.
And both the allies and Germany
may be frustrated by the slowly
burning spirit of resentment among
more and more, are threatening the
complete overthrow of present ex-
listing order and the establishment of
the creeds of Russia.
Want a New Order.
That these gospels are born of the
rankeSt sedition to Civilizations
ideals may be known and realized
among thinkers of the world at large.
but the European non-ruling classes
are beginning to believe that they are
no worse than the sufferings and
tribulations which are borne under
the old order. These classes are more
willing to make a try for something
they may deem better.
Much as one may shudder at the idea
Of all Europe accepting the preach
ments of the Russian apostles of
chaos, nevertheless Europe today is
facing a menace which can no longer
be considered hypothetical. Ameri-
cas- principles as advanced in the
Paris peace conference might have
stemmed the tide of radicalism which
looms. America out, her voice dis
credited, her misinterpreted people
despised. the European is falling back
on his own. People generally, being
dissatisfied with Statecrafts way OF
restoring a semblance of order. peace
and contentment. more and more viii
to accomplish by their own efforts
what governments are failing to do
knowledge Of such prevailing spirit
makes easier the belief that the Rus
slams are certain to gain increasing
hundreds of thousands OF followers IN
all countries unless the soviet is COM
pletely discredited or allied govern
ments act more expeditiously in set
thing vexatious and exceedingly
burdensome r-the-war problems
which bear as heavily upon the
shoulders of every man, woman and
child The length and breadth OF the
continent.
Where Terms Will Be Met.
During the past week the allied
premiers:: led by Millerand and Lloyo
George. insisted that Germany sup
ply 5000. 100000 tons of coal to the
allies by october Is on pain of ocNp-
patton Of the Ruhr regions. The DIFF
ference between the price of the
coal at the mine pit and in the
worlds markets, the allies nave
agreed to advance to Germany in the
form loan totaling nearly
sSO, 900, 900. The Germans protesting
iy have accepted allied stipulations
but the answer does not. rest with
Foreign Minister Walter Simons OF
his cohorts. The final answer-that
which will signify Germany's willing
ness to obey the 'terms-will come
largely from the Ruhr regions. where
the coal is to be mined. Here the
sentiment of the miners is easily
directed by the industrialists. who. II
turn. may be materially curtailed II
reconstruction work by the cutting
of their available coal supply.
Sifnons and Others have pointed
out to the allies that Germany cannot
advance with such a surrender OF
coal The allies insist that she can,
themselves will work. But here is
the great test.
That the miners, already having
figured in one syndicalst revolution
and being on the eve OF another.
NAV spurn efforts of the allies to
enforce the working of the mines to
full capacity that allied demands may
be met, 10 exceedingly likely.
The allies may occupy the Ruhr
region with their troops. but such
action will not work the mines.
neither will it aid materially in Ger
man readiustment, which is highly
desirable in the restoration of peace
and contentment of Europe.
Revolution Is Possible.
Attempts to enforce allied terms
NAV lead the German miners'to strike
again il such strike does not enter
into revolutionary stages, which is
deemed more than likely under pres
emit conditions. On the other hand.
it is possible the capitu}ation of the