Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-04
INDEMNITY SPLIT
BETWEEN ALLIES
IS NEAR DECISION
Lloyd George Says German
Treaty Never Will Be
"'Scrap of Paper"
By the Associate ted Press.

By the Associa ted Press.
BRUSSELS. July 3.-An agreement
has virtually been reached by the
allied premiers in conference here
with regard to the division of Ger
man reparations on the basis of So
per cent to France. % per cent to
Great Britain, 10 per cent to Italy,
per cent to Belgium and per cent
to Serbia, it was stated here today.
The remaining per cent will be di-
vided among the other allies. in
cIuding Rumania, Portugal and Japan.
Italy also win receive certain eco
nomic and financial advantages.
This tentative settlement was de-
clared to have been arrived at in a
italian and Belgian delegates.
Full Council to Pass On.
The full supreme council has not
as yet passed upon the proposed dis
tribution, and Belgium has not yet
accepted the decision. But in well
informed circles it is considered that
the prospects are bright for a def
mite early settlement on the basis
given. Italy, in consideration of re-
ducing her claim, would get special
consideration in the distribution of
coal, as well as other economic ad-
yatages. 1t also is proposed that
Great Britain guarantee Italy's debt
to the United States.
The supreme council convened in
full session at $3.50 o'clock to finish
with the disarmament question and
adopt a method of procedure for the
Spa conference. At the close of this
session, the final one of the Brus-
sells conference, it was announced
that the first compact of the entente
premiers with the German delegates
at Spa for the execution of the treaty
of Versailles will take place on Mon
day, as scheduled, at the Villa Frai-
neuse at II am.
Delacroix VIII Preside.
Premier Delacroix of Belgium will
preside. The order of business has
not been disclosed, but the sessions
probably will be opened with the
of a list of the clauses of the treaty
that Germany has not fulfilled. The
discussion is expected to begin with
the Germans explanation of their
failure to meet their obligations.
The conference adjourned without
finally deciding on the proportional
shares of the reparations. 1t is under
stood that the conference will con-
tinue informally.
Lloyd George Sets Rule.
Premier Lloyd George, talking to
of the Belgian press
this evening. said the Germans at
Spa would not be allowed to discuss
the merits of the treaty of Versailles,
but simply the means Of its execu-
ton. He declared the Versailles treaty
would never be regarded as a scrap
of paper"
Word was received today that the
German delegation to the Spa con-
ference would cross the frontier at
l o'clock Sunday afternoon, reaching
Spa at 3 pm.
Would .ComDfomise Demands.
PARIS, July 3-Premier Lloyd
George of Great Britain favors a
of the financial demands
made of Italy and other allies at the
Brussels conference of the supreme
allied council. according to the Echo
de Paris. 1t is said he favors an agree
ment giving France So per cent of the
sum due from Germany in indemni-
ties, and holds Great Britain should
receive % per cent. OF the balance
he would give Italy 10 per cent. Bel
gium 2, Jugosiavia 6. Rumania four
hfths of 1 per cent and Portugal and
Japan the remainder for division be-
tween them.
Tho Matin declares the understand
ing among the allies remains COM
elete. and that they still adhere to
ne plan adopted at the Boulogne con-
sesnce by which Germany would be
Saned upon to pay a.ooo,0ooo.ooo
sacks in gold and annuities to be
determined later. Under this plan
would receive immediate aid
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