Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-05-06
Opposition Expressed.

(By The Associated Press)
Berlin, May 6.-Leaders of the ma
jority socialist party are stubbornly
opposed to participating in the for
nation of a cabinet containing repre-
sentatives of the German peoples
cialtst democratic party, headed by
Philip Scheidemann, former chan
color, has definitely rejected an in
dtation to join coalition ministry.
~ President Ebert has held the con-
ferences with reicnstag leaders be-
longing to the present coalition and
the majority socialist party, but has
not succeeded in untangling the cabi-
net crisis precipitated by the sudden
resignation Of the ministry.
DR.. Gustav Stresemann. leader Of
the German peoples party. is promi-
nently mentioned as chancellor or for
lief also exists that several members
Of the Fehrenbach government will
be returned to ministerial posts. Pres
ident Ebert resumed negotiations with
party leaders today.
Terms Reach Germany.
Paris, May 6.-Allied terms Of rep
aration which were presented to the
German war burdens commission here
last night. were believed today to
have been received in Berlin. Consid-
GRAFTON Of them, it. was thought,
might await the formation Of q new
ministry to succeed that of Konstan-
tine Fehrenbach which resigned
Wednesday night. q a4
The agreement reached by the 81 >
preme allied council in fixing the rep
araions demands Of the entente fail
ed to satisfy a majority Of the news
~ Do to 2n1n 30
day in varying degrees Of gloom on
the situation as it stands ut present.
(By The Associated Press.o
London, May 5.-The speech of Pre-
n,ier Lloyd George in the house Of
commons this evening on reparationS,
apart from recital OF the findings
of the supreme council and q minute
explanation ofs the terms inaposeS ~
OF his own position against accusations
from Liberals and Laborites Of undue
yielding to France, and an apology
and justification fol. the French atti-
tude. as. Z
The prime minister was followed by
Lord Robert Cecil, who earnestly ap-
pealed to the French ministers to
frame their policy and model their
language SO as to avoid any of the
cooling of the sentiments between
france and England.
John r. Clynes, sha.irman of the
parliamentary Labor party, and for
mer Premier Asquith, spoke faWorably
Of. the moderation of Mr.. Lloyd
Georges .pronouncement. MIR. Asquith
said he thought a most reasonable
and practical issue from the difficult
~ty had been found by the supreme
council. ~
The necessity of making Germany
diaarm was placed first in importance
by Mr.. Lloyd George.
No Guarantee of Peace. y,
Germany's default in her disarma-
ment obligations were placed first by
the premier. he said. because while
there was. any possibility OF the .ap-
pearance Of great ornaments there
was no guarantee of the freedom and
peace of Europe.
Although any sudden organization
of q force powerful enough to attack
France or Belgium was improbable.
ular military organizations In Germany
which collectively might become the
nucleus OF q formidable army it WIS
impossible for France to settle down.
She must continue to arm and watch
her eastern frontiers. Z
AS regarded reparations, said the
prime minister. the Allies were COM
PEELED to act. not merely because Ger
many had defaulted, but owing to
Gsrmany's general attitude, showins
she had no intention Of performing
her, obligations.
Calls PlanSWorkable.
Mr.. Lloyd George argued that the
plan the supreme council had adopted
was fair!and workable. The Allies had
taken, account of all of Germany's' diff
ficulties, economic and political, he
said, and also her capacity to pay. II
attitude Of France. the prime minister
declared, because France was q. victim
Of the war and entitled to reparations
There, was no interest for France
which was not also the interest of the
whole world to secure peace and q
settlement. he said, and bor that rea-
son the treaty must be respected. and
accepted - the real basis for any Ger
man offer. Mr.. Lloyd George then
entered into elaborate details, describ-
Ing tho plans adopted. $s
D1ffsrulties Arn seen. d.
Referring to reconstruction n
France, Mrs. Lloyd George, sid ths
Germans mightspRovide labor, but tliaA
offered difficuitieS, ~ thef1 wers
trades unions In France as well q
ne asserted. was likely p occupy from
IT The prime minister said he va
axious to deal fairly by Germany and
the German leaders, because their tASt
M not an easy one and they ihAd tc
fnce public: opinion in Germany.
sT am not ta1Eng In the lanEua4t