The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-04-29

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London, April 29.-French occupa
tion of the Ruhr district of Germany
it appears. will not begin as soon as
was expected early this week Details
of the plans formulated by Marshal
Foch and his subordinates will be dis
cussed tomorrow by the supreme al
lied council but it appeared probable
here today that the march into Ger
many's richest coal and industrial
region, if ordered would not be init
ated until late next week.
Germany's Preparations proposals will
not be formally discussed at Satur-
days meeting of the supreme council.
it was indicated here today. Premier
BRAND, reinforced in his opposition to
the acceptability of the German terms
by a vote of confidence in the cham.
Der of deputies and the sentiment
France, had an engagement to con-
fer with Prime Minister Lloyd George
Immediately after his arrival here
from Paris and it seemed probable
an informal meeting of allied repre-.
sentatives might be held during the
day.
Advices from Berlin have reflected a
readiness on the part of the German
government to make new proposals
in place of those sent to Washington
for possible dispatch to the allies. The
framing of these new terms was said
to be conditioned upon suggestins to
that effect being received in Berlin
firm Washington, but nothing to in
dictate decision along these lines by
he United States government had,
far as known, reached London this
morning. 1t was not improbable, it
was asserted, that the Fehrenbach
administration would make at least
one more attempt to avert military c.
upation of the Ruhr district by the
French.
AS matters stood today, the subjects
to be considered at tomorrow's meet
ng will be details of the French plans
or an invasion of the Ruhr region,
nd the delineation of the frontier be-
ween Poland and Germany in upper
ilesia. The report on the result of
he Silesian plebiscite is in the hands
the allied chiefs, but has not as yet
cen made public.
France, Belgium and Great Britain
ppeared today to be united in oppo-
ition to acceptance of the, German
roposals as basis of discussions or
ew negotiations. Italy's viewpoint
ad not been learned, but in former
lettings of the supreme council, Italy
as shown tendency to agree readily
with her allies on policies to be pur-
ued regarding Germany, virtually re-
tricting herself to plans relative to
llied action in Austria and thenations
arved out of the former dual mon
rchy.
1t was believed official invitation to
end representative to the meeting
I the supreme council had been sent
the United States, but official circles
ere silent as to whether any definite
nswer had been received from Wash
lgton.
May Consider Offer
Paris, April 29.-Premier BRAND,
it was declared in official circles to-
day, is going to London ready to
consider any serious new proposals
made by the Germans but not without
having first in hand further pledges
that guarantee that the proposals will
be made good.
Consequently, it was said, it was not
, expected that any new offers Germany
might make in London would prevent
the extension of the occupation of
BRAND Leaves for London
Paris, April 29.-Premier BRAND
left for London early today to attend
the meeting of the Supreme Allied
council on Saturday. He will appear
before that body with the support OF
the French parliament, public and
press, which is unanimous in demand
ing direct action in enforcing pen
alties against Germany in default Of
her payment of reparations.
No previous conference of the SUI
preme council has opened with such
an atmosphere of confidence and
hope" said the Journal this morning.
THE position of France is we'll de-
fined and is very strong. The express
ed determination of the government is
strengthened by the united manifes-
tations of parliament and public
opinions"
The cabinet council met yesterday
and reached final decision on the
attitude to be taken by the represen-
tatives OF France, at the London con-
ference. 1t also finished considera-
ton Of measures to be taken for the
occupation Of the Ruhr region.
A. soon as the supreme council
reaches a decialon, said the Eclair
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