The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-05-04

ss~rman propositions relative to the
reparations question had been received
which We're current in this city last
night were denied this morning by Louis
Loucheur, minister Of liberated regions
in the French cabinet in one Of the
principal figures in the French delega-
tion attending the meeting Of the SUI
preme allied council.
London, May 4.-Membcrs Of the al
lied reparations commission were in tbs
city today to receive from the supreme
allied council the lltimatum TO be sent
TO Germany, what was considered to be
the final word Of the allies ON the re-
paratiOnS commission Immediate dis
patch Of the document to Berlin was
expected.
The supreme. council reached an
agreement yesterday regarding the de-
tails of the utmatum and the drafting
committee was busy until late last night
in completing the document. which was
ready for presentation at today's meet
ing Of the council.
Rumors We're current in this city last
night that Germany had presented new
reparatOns proposals through Dr.
Sthamer the German ambassador who
paid q call at the British foreign Of
flee. Nothing authoritative was learned
regarding the subjects discussed during
his visit.
An invitation has been sent TO Wash
ington inviting the United States gov.
ernment TO appoint IL representative
who will act as a member Of the SUI
preme council. The United States is
also requested 10 name delegates to the
reparations commission and the council
of ambassadors. This was, probably.
tho most useful piece of work done at
yesterdays session Of the supreme coun-
Gil said the Daily News. this morning.
What is becoming palmer daily ana
what must have weight with American
statesmen in considering the situation"
the newspaper said. "is that chance
for a really stable peace IN the near fu-
ture Is remote. as long as America re-
mains aloof. Her withdrawal from al.
lied cOunsels removed the one stcadying
Influence at allied meetings which Ger
many could not regard as prejudiced
AMI which France could not afford To
ignore, II is already clear that a policy
OF absolute non.intervention is inpos-
sible. President Harding himself. cvi-
IDENTITY feels this, for hc has iutorvened.
IL there is any occasion for intcrycn-
ton "a, all. however, 1t must Dee whole
hearted and IN regular form. lntcrmit-
tcnt cjaculations Of unexpected advice
merely disturbs whore the one aim of all
responsible statesmen must be- To COM
pose the situation"
The Daily Express declared Il found IN
reported disorders In upper Sncsia am
other rcason why it is "morr than ever
advisable To secure Americas active
interest In tho restoration or peace and
the accomplishment OF settlement in
Europe"
Commenting editorlally upon tho reply
ot Secretary Hughes to Foreign Minis.
Ter Simons OF Germany the London
Times said.
"Mr Hughes has given Germany the
best ~ sound advice ana has n un.
mstakablc form outlined policies which
the urgency OF the situation requires.
The attitude ~ America on the rcpu.
ratlons subject has been perfectly
straightforward and perfectly consls-
tent"
Fifty persons, making mp the staff
Of the allied repnntions commission. ac-
companc1 members of that body To
this city from Paris. The commission
brought large quantities of rccoris ana
documents which will hc used In its
conferences with tho supreme allied
council.
The commission mot financial experts
of various governments this forenoon
and examined plans arrcci TO by the
council relative o. tho payment " -
uaatons by Germany and the issuance
OF bonds. 70 was announced that the
commission would take part In the meet.
inr or tho supreme council. which was
20 begin at O'Clock.
Marshal Foch and Admiral Craesct.
commissioners respectively of the mill
itary and naval forces 81 France. lpft
for Paris this morning.