The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-05-13
TEUTONIC LEADERS AGREE
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dep, rtment of developments in the
conference of ambassadors and the
reparations commission from All.
bassador Wallace and Roland w.
Boyden, respectively, the unofficial
representatives OF. the American gov
eminent with those bodies at Paris.
With the arrival yesterday in London
of Ambassador Harvey, similar re-
ports are expected soon from the al
lied supreme council with them he
will sit as the personal representa-
tive of President Harding.
Although the character of the in
formation received from Paris has
not been made public officials have
expressed pleasure with the opera
ton of the system. Assurances were
given the president that there was
little criticism among republican
senators for the appointments and
Der was not serious. The LaFol
lette resolution is expected to be
discussed in a few days.
Opinion of Paris Newspapers
Paris, May 11.-Newspapers of this
city rofessed this morning to see in
Germany's acceptance of the allied
reparation demands proof that Ger
many complies only to- the argu-
ment of force. At the same time they
eApreSSeQ uOaDtS as 10 ner 1ulnllm6nC
of her undertaking.
German statesmen" said the
Figaro made up their minds only at
the last moment, but finally decided
to accept in principle. AS for the
execution of her agreement, we will
see what time will bring"
Premier George Receives Reply
London, May 11-Mr. Lloyd George
announced in the house of commons
this afternoon Germany's complete
acceptance of all the allied demands.
His announcement was greeted with
prolonged cheering.
DIR. Sthamer handed the German re-
ply to the prime minister at eleven
o'clock this morning and Mr.. Lloyd
George Immediately telegraphed the
news to all the governments con-
cerned.
Germany Adheres Internationally
Berlin, May 11-Germany's reply to
terms laid down by the allied supreme
council in London, is confined to a
repetition of the exact terms of the
decisions of the allies with regard to
guarantees, disarmament, the trial OF
war criminals, and financial conditions.
The reply states that Germany adj
heres Internationally to these deci-
sions
This reply was sent to the allied
capitals, for transmission to the heads
OF the allied governments, after the
cabinet headed by Dr. Julius Wirth,
the now chancellor, had received what
amounted to a vote of confidence III
the Reichstag last night.
Satisfaction In Washington
Washington, d. c., May 11-Admin-
istratiOn officials expressed satisfac-
ton today over the decision of the
German government to accept the
PREPARATIONS terms of the allies. 1t IS
known an invasion of the Ruhr valley
by allied forces would have been re-
garded by this country with deep con-
Germ, although the allies had been as
sured this country would stand them.
Marked relief was indicated when t
became evident that GERMANY by ac
ceptance had averted the adoption of
such measure.
American government economists
are convinced of Germany's ability to
meet the obligations imposed and thew
Irofessed to see in her decision prom
1se OF an economic revival that would
cause happy reaction throughout
the world. With the highly contro
versial question presented by the al
lies lnsistence upon Germany's agree
ment to pay the fixed -indemnities out
OF the way, it was indicated the state
department expected to proceed more
rapidly with the consideration of the
numerous problems connected with
the development of its foreign policy