New-York tribune., 1920-07-10

protocol without altering the text. A
month or SIX weeks will be required by
the Allies TO prepare for occupation of
further territory should II prove mecca.
sary.
Proseeaticn Of War Criminals
After the agreement to disarm Ger
many had been signed the conferees
took up the punishment Of war Grim
mails as provided by the treaty. A live
~ debate took place between members
OF the German delegation and the At
torney General and Lord Chancellor
of Great Britain and the French Min
lister of Justice. DR.. Simons finally
intervened ana an agreement was
reached which calls for the speeding
up Of the Leipsic high court by the
Allies supplying evidence to the Ger
! man procurAtor general.
The German Minister Of Justice said
the preliminary steps already had been
taken. The first list submitted con-
tanned 900 names, but by May this
had been reduced to forty-five, and the
names on this list were inaccurate. The
German minister said the charges were
inadequately specified, some Of the per-
sons accused had left the country and
the crimes alleged had been committed
SS~AS oeV- AAC SdlU tuC REDUCTION OF
the list in itself proved the difficulties
of the cases.
Lloyd George arose and sharply re-
piled that he denied the accuracy Of the
deductions of the German minister and
hoped he didn't imply that Germany
would not carry out her obligations
Dr. Slmons, who always pours oil on
the troubled waters, assured Lloyd
George that Germany would carry out
her obligation, and said the remark ap-
peared to lead to q misunderstanding
Germany needed evidence and wanted
the Allies help in getting it.
Lloyd George asked, Have any per-
sons been arrested yet?"
DIR. Simons answered, "No. There
has been no evidence on which to pro-
cure warrants"
deadlock ensued. Lloyd George
suggested that the German and Allied
experts come TO conclusion in the
matter. He said that as the prosecu-
tion was for breaches of laws that
should be punishable in any country
including Germany, it was to Ger
many's interest to clear herself in the
eyes of the world by having such per-
sons prosecuted.
1t was agreed finally that the Pro-
curator General at Leipsic should
apply direct to the British Attorney.
General or to any Allied minister Of
justice to demand any information the
court at Leipsic needed, aside from the
usual diplomatic channels.
Coal Situation Discussed
At the afternoon session the con-
ferecs discussed coal, which is viewed
as most important for the coming
winter. The Allies delivered an ulti-
matum to Germany to the effect that
in the future she must give priority to
the supply of coal due to the Allies
under the treaty. A second Allied
body is to be created in Berlin for the
purpose of examining the coal opera
tions and giving information about all
coal movements.
Under Secretary Bergman, for the
Germans, pleaded interior troubles and
strikes had interfered in the past with
the required deliveries. Millerand, for
the Allies, replied that Germany had
delivered only 81 per cent Of the re-
quired regular deliveries.
Twenty-Five million tons to France,
5000, 900 to Belgium and 100000 to
Italy were reduced to 21,000,000 in all
in consideration CT the Germans diff
culties, he said. Germany, he con-
Sinued, was in a more favorable posi-
tion than France, for 70 per cent of
her coal needs were satisfied, as against
SO per cent for France.
Contracts Supply Abroad
Even if Germany completely filled
ner obligations, he said, there was
more for her, with 67 per cent covered,
than for France. German liabilities
were based on the deliberate destruc-
tion of the mines of Norshern France.
Although Germany had not fulfilled
the treaty, she had contracted to sup
ply coal abroad, he charged, and had
sold $4,000 tons to Switzerland and
contracted for $4,000 tons to Holland.
DR.. Simons replied from Germany,
asking if the conditions were imposed
or whether they could be discussed.
Premier Millerand replied that the
conditions were the demands of the
Allies, but the Germans would be per-
mitted to discuss details.
The Germans will outline their stand
at to-morrow's session.