The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1920-07-16
GERMANY OFFERS
COUNTER PROPOSAL
PEACEFUL SETTLEMENT is EX-
PECTED BY CONFERENCE
AT SPA COUNCIL.
Chancellor Fehrenbach Apologized
For the Remarks of Herr SHINES,
German Coal Operator, That Had
Offended the Allies.

Spa, Belgium.-The conference be-
tween. the allies and Germans ran
more smoothly after Chancellor Feb
renbach had apologized for the re-
marks of Herr SHINES, German coal
operator, that had offended the allies.
DR.. Fehrenbach said if he had known
Herr SHINES intended to talk in such
tone he would not have accepted
him as one of the experts. Premier
Alexandra Millerand, answering the
German Chancellor, made a most con-
ciliatory reply. The Germans sur
prised and pleased the allies by an
nouncing they soon would submit
plan for reparations. Premier Miller
and at the outset said: mo one who
visited Northern France would say
that French mines were ruined solely
through military necessity" Turning
then to Dr. Simons, he added: Had
you been speaking, you would not
have made an accusation against the
troops of France"
Premier Millerand explained that
the allies had no intention of asking
to be served with coal before German
requirements were satisfied. 1.-The
allies intend to treat Germany liber-
ally, and if Germany can prove that
notifications are necessary experts
will bring proposals before the confer
ence," continued the Premier. "The
allies have no thought of chastising
Germany. They think Germany is
necessary and useful member of the
European family, and they are deter
mined to help her toward recovery,
provided that Germany is equally
eager to execute her treaty obliga-
tons. The Spa conference proves
that the allies desire peace and not
friction"
In conclusion NJ Millerand express
ed hope that the present German Gov
eminent would remain in power. "This
Is a solemn conference, when such
words can be exchanged" said DR.. ST.
mons in reply. 81 am glad they have
been spoken by NJ. Millerand, I thank
him for his hope that the Government
may remain in power, but I think it
may not remain long, owing to the OBJ
legations undertaken. The Govern
ment, however, will not shrink from
carrying them out"
In explaining his triple plan of re-
parations, DR.. Simons declared: mo
settlement that can be made to yield
results to the allies in the near future
can be made without detailed discus
sion of the German position"
The plan contains three features:
l. Definite annuities.
2. A definite total.
3. An arrangement whereby Ger
many's creditors would participate in
Improvement of Germany's prosperity.
Under the treaty" asserted DR.. ST.
mons, Germany must pay in money or
in kind. l believe that at first it will
be necessary to pay in kind. Germany
Is prepared for the allies demand for
real guarantees for any arrangement
that is compatible with Germany"
After declaring that arrangements
had been made for supplying ma
terials for the devastated regions, the
German Foreign Minister continued:
This system can be worked out
solely with the cooperation of the
allies; therefore, propose that COM
mission be appointed to study the best
method for such cooperation. Ger
many really desires to carry out her
obligations so far as she can and pave
the way for allaying the passions
raised by the war;