The Washington herald., 1921-01-26
Premiers Ready. to Insist
That Germans Fill
Treaty Terms. ,
INDEMNITY TERMS
REMAIN DOUBTFUL
Greek-Turk Troubles Of
fer Prospect of Trouble
During Session.
by wYTHE WILLIAMS.
Special Gable Dispatch to
The Washington Herald.

@AS e.AA-s NNA %@S-~
PARIS, Jan. 25.-The peace con-
ference is home again. After two
years of wanderings-ten different
assemblies in various cities and
health resorts-the supreme coun-
Gil met yesterday and today in the
Hall OF Clocks at the French For
eign Office on the Quai dOrsay.
So far as France is concerned.
Premier BRAND stands or falls on
the outcome of this weeks negotia-
tions Had he been in power long
his fall might be deemed imminent
but as it is the chances are he will
SURVIVE. For NJ. BRAND has the
most curious temperament among
the diplomats of Europe. At the be-
ginning he always has been con-
sumed with driving energy and an
ability amounting to genius that
has swept everything before him.
Later he has always slackened
speed When NJ. BRAND became
premier during the war he imme-
diately brought France to the top
in applied diplomacy. Lloyd George
taking second place.
Agree on Arms.
No trouble is expected concerning
disarmament. The four powers will
insist that Germany destroy her
cannon and machine guns without
delay The council of ambassadors
already has refused all German re-
quests in this regard. The supreme
council will merely ratify the re-
rus;u.
The problem of disarming the
civic guards, especially in Bavaria
and East Prussia. is more trouble
some. The interallied military coun-
ell under the presidency of Marshal
Fuch. has agreed to delay until
May l-often a dangerous date in
Europe. 1t is believed the supreme
council will ratify this program, but
that il it is not carried out then
the immediate execution of the
sanctions of Spa, including occupa-
tion Of the Ruhr. will follow.
Concerning coal, inasmuch as it is
known that portion of the money
advanced by France. according to
the Spa agreement. TO benefit Ger
man mines. has been appropriated
by the German government, French
opinion. both public and govern
mental. is hostile to renewing the
Spa arrangement which expires
January 81
RepnrntIOns in Lead.
The problem dominating the en-
tire conference is that OF reparA-
tons After Ions deliberations and
against the advice OF President Mil
Ierand. the Cabinet has decided Il
cannot now accept the thesis Il a
fixed sum. This -csoIuti IN is based
upon two arguments. The first Is
preliminary considerations which
are that fixed sum would Imply an
amputdtiOn Of Il considerable part Of
tho F-rnCh claims French public
"pin.nn is rot vet prepared fox dis
fIlusiCmment. No government could
resist the wave Of indigna ton
throughout the country. The ~ea-
son that NJ. PoInCare at this no
m-ut has such popularity is beau
to the masses he is the champion Of
tI, integral claims Of the French.
The second consideration is eco
nOmic 1t is considered impossible
now to determine the German CapaC
ity. Reports are so incomplete that
it is believed the allies could only
bas- their figures on hypothesis
whirn eventually would BE- proved
nS too low.
Wants Part Payment.
France will insist upon a partial
payment now. The French treasury
cannot face the cost Of restoring the
devastated regions without imme-
diate German contributions and will
therefore demand five annuities
each Of 5000 100000 francs gold
$500. OOO.OOO). each to be paid in
material and money. According tc
the French thesis the reparation
Guides Roses
are renowned for their beauty and
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