The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-08-27
Omits League of Nations
And Matters Solely
Concerning Europe.
AGREEMENT WITH
: ALLIES EVIDENT
Policy of Easing Burden
On Germany Is
Indicated. )
BY ROBERT }. BENDER.

The American government now
regards itself on an equal footlnS
with the allies in the benefits ac-
cruing from Germany and stipulated
in the treaty of Versailles.
1t is stated on highest authority,
also, that the United States Is In
complete accord with the allied
powers on the provisions OF the
Versailles pact, with but two ex-
ceptions, namely:
The league of nations and all ac-
tivities under its direction; and
Those provisions having to do
with political questions Of strictly
European concern.
The separate peace pact between
the United States and Germany Is.
in effect. the original treaty of
Versailles with the Lodge amend
ments and reservations.
Allied Objection Unlikely.
How the basis os accord on the
document was reached with the al
lied powers, government spokesmen
are not yet ready to reveal. 1t l.
stated. however, that, unless one of
the allied governments raises some
question or objection relative TO
carrying out the provisions of the
new pact. il would rot be necessary
to enact a special treaty covering
such a situation, with any of the
allied powers.
Il is the opinion of administra-
tion authorities. however. that ths
allies, despite their previous ratifi-
cation of the Versailles pact and
cnsuant arrangements among them
selves, will not attempt to demand
@F soa q
ACQUIRING to them under the original
peace treaty. And. certainly. 1t Is
added, the United States does not
regard it's separate treaty with
Germany as giving this country any
preferential position in the matter
Of adjusting settlements.
..Go Easy" Policy Indicated.
Neverthe less, the United States
reserves unto itself . freedom Of &C =
ton which, coupled with intimations
in a high quarter. lead to the coz
svfction that America will pursue a
different policy toward Germany
than have the allies, in the matter
Of enforcing the treaty terms.
There is a marked disposition mani
fest to go easy on the former
enemy in order to hasten stability
Of the nation, strengthen the hand
uf it's government and otherwise
assist in reducing to the minimum
the possibility of further confus-
ing or embarrassing the German
situation.
For example, il is the admins
tfation's view that, with the re-
establishment of peace between the
United States and Germany, the
burden of expense upon Germany
resulting from the presence of
American forces On the Rhine
should be relieved
Questions to Be Worked Out.
Further, this government is in
agreement with the allied powers
on the questions of reparations col
lections. but. for it's own part. Will
not be disposed to rrge immediate
satisfaction of American claims
There are many questions in
yolved in working cut the treaty
once 1t has been ratified. but 1t Is
indicated that this government. now
that il has established its rights
on an equal footing with the allies
under the treaty of Versailles need
not unduly press the German gov
eminent on settlements which might
add to the already somewhat chaotic
situation in Germany's economic