New-York tribune., 1920-04-22
Reports Treaty
Change to Permit Army
of 200, 1000, Instead of
100000, and Old Staff
France Threatens
ropGuaranties
Lloyd George and Mile
rand at Odds Over De-
mand for Disarmament

SAN RENO, April 21 (By The Asso-
ciated Press).-The request of the
German government for the modifca-
ton of the Treaty of Versailles so as
to permit the maintenance of stand
ing army Of 100000 men, instead Of
100000, as fixed by the treaty, which
was received at the French Foreign
Office to-day, was the subject of ami
mated discussion in conference circles
here.
1t was recalled that 100000 was the
original figure set by Marshal Foch
for the limit of the German army. but
it was reduced to 100000 at the in
stance of Premier Lloyd George.
The German request, first news of
which reached here in Associated
Press dispatches, also sought permis-
sion to retain the army organization
comprising the general staff, which
was dissolved by the peace treaty.
The reception of the German request
IN conference circles was marked by
the insistence of the French delegates
that unless the Allies warn Germany
and are prepared to follow UP the
warning with forcible measures, she
will default upon the essential clauses
OF the treaty, counting upon escaping
from further penalties or on a re-
vision of the treaty, which would be
greatly disadvantageous to France. The
French say that Germany during the
last nine months has clearly indicated
to the French mind that she intends
to do nothing she is not compelled to
do
Grievances of French
The French are said to feel deeply
that they have been the greatest suf-
ferers from Germany's omission in full.
filing her treaty obligations, that
Germany's retention Of war material
| obllges France to remain armed. and
the reduction in the size of coal de-
liveries from Germany keeps an i'm
portant fraction Of French industries
idle.
The British position is that although
Germany has defaulted in several ex-
tremely important respects and that
sho must be required to fulfill her
obligations, she can be made to do so
without further occupation of her ter
rltory and by severe economic rsstric-
ticns. The British statesmen are un-
derstood to look askance on the French
aims and feel that leadership among
the Allies is being disputed.
These Emergencies in policy are
slightly heightened perhaps by the
ttemperamental differences between
Lloyd George and M. Millerand. Signor
Nitti suggested that Germany be asked
to make definite offer of round sum
in billions and that she pay in regular
installments. AS this is regarded as
in effect revision of the treaty, it is
not likely to be accepted by the other
Allies.
Members of the council have copious
documentary information regarding
Germany's resources. her coal produc-
tlon, transport facilities, her manu-
featuring power and her internal polit-
zeal situation and armament. The
French, British and Belgian reports
appear to be in general agreement.
Held Necessary for Order
PARIS, April 21.-Germany has
asked the inter-Allied conference at
100000 men the standing army provid-
ed for Germany by the terms of the
Treaty of Versailles.
The request was contained in a note
handed to the French Foreign Office
last evening with the demand that it be
sent to the Supreme Council at San
Reno
The note set forth that an increased
force was necessary for the mainte-
nance of order in the interior and that
furthermore, the army would not ac-
cept an order for its dissolution.
The note further requests that Ger
many be allowed to retain the entire
General Staff and corps of officers
which means the entire framework of
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