New-York tribune., 1921-05-27


Deputies to-day indorsed the govern
ment's policy on German reparations
payment by the substantial majority
of 419 against III.
This followed three days debate
in which Premier BRAND cham.
pioned the governments attitude or
the Silesian and other important
foreign questions.
Backs London Ultimatun
The first part of the order of tho
day declaring that the London ultis
matum offered the minimum indis-
pensable guarantees, was voted, 403
to 1853; the second, implying conf
dence in the government to impose
disarmament, full payment and the
immediate application of penalties
in case of evasion by Germany, was
adopted, 800 to 162.
The vote on the order of the day
as whole was 419 to I'll.
The discussion on the govern
ment's foreign policy, particularly
with reference to Upper Silesia, was
continued in the Chamber to-day.
Premier BRAND reiterated his con-
fidence that the German government
would carry out its obligations. He
declared again that Frances policy
was one of moderation and justice.
"France to-day" added NJ. BRAND,
"has the strength and force. It be-
hooves her to use moderation unless
the security of France is threatened.
Otherwise, France will not make use
Of that force.
There is something beyond Cont
mental opinion. We look to America
to show US the way"
Confidence Voted
determined attack was made on
the London ultimatum by NJ. Lefevre,
former Minister of Finace, who de-
clared that the only effective policy
against Germany was force, and he
offered q motion to refer the whole
question to a committee.
The Premier was visibly tired, and
replied by raising the question of COM
fidences, which the Chamber voted.
The Chamber passed TO the consider
alton of the Arago motion, which was
that "the Chamber considers the Lon
don ultimatum accepted by Germany
as representing the minimum guar
anty necessary for Frances security
and restoration" raised no difficulty
and was voted, 403 to 1853.
VIII Enforce Frances Rights
The second part necessitated a veri-
fed count, which gave the government
$50 to 1872. This declared that .the
Chamber is confident that the govern
ment will enforce Frances rights by
vigorously controlled disarmament of
Germany and by the integral payment
of the debt acknowledged by her. And
to exact, in conformity with the gov
ernment's declarations, that penalties
be Immediately applied in case of fail
ure of fulfilment of the London agree
ment signed by all the Allies. And
further, that the Chamber is confident
that the government will assure with
regard to Silesia strict and loyal APP
plication Of the Treaty of Versailles,
in spirit as well as in forma
M. Mandel then demanded formal
vote on the motion as a whole, not
withstanding the loud protests of the
majority, which desired to adopt it by
show of hands. This motion was cag-
ried. 4l9 to Ill.
The projected meeting of Prime Min-
lister Lloyd George of Great Britain
and Premier BRAND in Boulogne will
develop into full meeting of the
Supreme Council, it now is expected in
French official circles.
Reparations will be discussed, as
we'll as the Upper Silesian question,
which may necessitate the presence of
representative of Belgium, although
there is no official confirmation that
Belgium will be invited to send one.
June 8 or is regarded as the most
likely date of the meeting.
The question of final settlement OF
the Asia Minor situation also is likely
to come up. The Turkish Nationalist
counter-propositions to the Franco
Turkish accord are said in official
circles to be entirely unsatisfactory TO
the French government. The National.
lists ask for Smyrna and some Arab
territory, and the propositions amount
to general reWsion of the Treaty OF
Sevres, which is impossible without the
agreement of all the Allies.
British Troops TO SiIesia
From The Tribunc's ERfopean Bureau