New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-27

resolved to take all measures, even, if
necessary, the occupation OF an addi
ticrai mart of German territory, in or
der to insure execution of the treaty
Tney affirm. however. that they have nc
.rleniion of annexing any part of the
German territory
Berlin Invited TO Farley
AT the same time the Allies deem
that questions. arising from violations
OF the peace treaty. as we'll as from
the measures necessary to insure it's
execution, would be more easily solved
by exchanges of views between the
chiefs % the governments than by
ate Thus they decide to invite the
chiefs OF the German government to a
diTect conference with the chiefs of
the Allied governments and request
thai at the proposed meeting the Ger
pana ions and precise propositions
upon all the subjects mentioned in the
foregoing.
"If a satisfactory settlement is ar
rived at on these points the Allied
governments will be willing to discuss
with the German representatives any
questions which affect the internal
order and economic wellbeing of Ger
many. But Germany must understand
that the unity of the Allies for execu-
ton of the treaty is as solid as it was
for war, and that the only method of
taking her place in the world is 10y
ally to execute the engagements to
which she has subscribed"
After this mornings session of the
council the following communicate was
issued:
"The Supreme Council met this
morning at IL o'clock at the Villa De-
vachan. Those present were NM Nitt,,
Scialoia, Lloyd George, Lord Curzon,
NJ. Milerand, General Berthelot. Am
hassador Johnson. Baron Matsui ard
NM. Hymans and Jaspar.
THE council, in the presence of
military naval and aerial experts, APP
proved the aerial clauses of the Turk
ish treaty. Afterward a resolution was
financial possibilities, and problems
were Entrusted to commissions Of con-
troll
"Thc council also discussed the
execution of the Treaty of Versailles
on the part of Germany"
Work of Council Reviewed
The following communication was
issued after the evening session:
The Supreme Council met at the
Villa Devachah at o'clock in the eve
Scialoia, Millerand and Lloyd George.
Earl Curzon. General Berthelot, Baron
Matsui and NM. Hymans and Jasper
"The last clauses to be inserted in
~ -, Of peace with Turkey were
discussed and approved In addition.
t. s4.,41 note to President Wilson on
the subject of Armenia prepared by the
BRITISH delegation was adopted. The
council next examined the question of
he ~
sailles and decided to send note to the
German Chancellor inviting representa-
tives of the German government to
meet the members of the Supreme
Council at Spa on May 25. so that the
Allies may inform themselves in the
most accurate possible manner of the
situation in Germany as regards the
application of the treaty.
"The council finally, with the mill
tary, naval and aerial experts, drew up
the terms of the answer to be given to
Germany with regard to the excess
German troops in the neutral zone and
their progressive reduction in accord
ance with the clauses Of the protocol of
August 8, 1919.
after dealing with the question of
the destruction of German naval ma
terial and that of the proceedings
against the German war criminals, the
supreme OOOnCll closed the conference
of San Reno"
A second note to Germany was APP
proved by the council, which the Italian
Premier, Signor Nitti, as president of
the council. will communicate. This
declares that as soon as Germany re-
duces her forces in the Ruhr district to |
the number fixed in the agreement Of
August 8 the French troops will be
withdrawn from the Frankfort area.
The Germans must reduce their army |
to The number fixed by
the treaty and the Allied agreements |
modify ing it.
Chasm Completely Bridged
Tie results OF the Supreme Councils
ten-day meeting are such that each |
government taking part considers that
its aspirations have been measurably |
satisfied. The Premiers and Foreign |
Ministers met in mutual dstrust, they
part in great personal cordiaity and
with much more confidence in the
future.
The councils note to Germany, in it's
harsh form, complies with
the French attitude toward a defaulting
creditor, while in substance it is an
expression of the British policy, making
1T easier for Germany to pay. through
the councils consent, to discuss with
the chlefS OF her government the
amount of reparation, and the willing
ness of the Allies to examine proposals.
France also gains in this, for as Paul
Hymans. the Belgian Foreign Minister,
remarked to-day: French hopes may
be reduced, but her realities will be
increased" by the fixing OF global
sum for Germany to pay.
NJ. Jaspar, the Belgian Minister of
Reconstruction, says that il such a sum
is agreed upon the Germans will start
earnestly to work. because heretofore
there has been no inducement for them
to pay any part of unknown and vague
ly enormous liabilities.
The word "revision" is wholly es-
ing of the Treaty of Versailles; the
word "interpretation" is coming into
use The Italian Premier, Signor Nitti,
is mildly content over the council leav-
Ing the Adriatic question to a continu-
ance of direct negotiations with the
Jugo-Slavs
The Belgiahs are satisfied because
they believe the western block of DOW
ers, Great Britain, France and Belgium.
remains as solid as ever against Ger
many. The Belgians also are for the
Immediate fixing Of the amount of
GeTmany's debts to the Allies.
Greek Premier Elated
NJ. Venizelos, the Greek Premier. is
eiated over the extension of Greek ter
ri'orles by the addition of Thrace and
smyrna, ancient possessions of the
Greek race