The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-05-27
British Suggestion For
Settlement Made
NEWORDER OFGERMANY
Forbids Formation Armed Corps
And Completely Closes Bor-
der In Silesia

ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch
Paris, May 25.-The government
on favorable report from the ar
my staff in the Rhineland today
ordered rehabilitation of the mar
ried men and supporters OF fanni-
lies from the class of 1919. The
remaining forces are considered
by government to be adequate for
all contingencies likely to arise.
Paris, May 25.-ILe latest plan for
the settlement of the Upper Silesia
controversy supposedly British sug-
gestion, is TO give Poland and Ger
many, respectively. the communes
that voted in their favor at the recent
piebiscite, but to hold the Cntlre ter
ritory under control of a special COM
mission for thirty years.
New German Order.
Berlin, May 25.- new government
order, operative today imposes a
maximum fine of 100000 marks for
illegal recruiting or for organizing
military bodies. Other orders issued
completely close the Upper Silesian
frontier and forbid the formation OF
armed corps for action in Upper Sill
esia.
The miners in the Lower Silesian
coal fields have struck and all the
mines are idle. The trouble is due to
a dispute over wages.
Earl curson's Denial.
London, May 24.-Dispatches re-
ceived from Paris representing Earl
Cursor of kedlestone, the British for
elgn secretary as having addressed a
drastic note to Germany, threatening
reprisals for failure to impose a
blockade on arms and ammunition to
Upper Silesia, have been denied by
Earl Curson's authority. 1t is admit
ted that Earl Cursor had a converse
with DR.. Sthamer, the German am
bassador at which representatives
were made as to the necessity for
Germany to maintain the Silesian
boundary inviolate and to lift econ
omic blockade. e.. .e.a--.sssa .-.-s=
1t is said that while Great Britain
and France agreed that these meas
ureS on Germany's part are impera-
tive, no agreement was reached as
to possible penalties for non enforce
ment
Meanwhile Germany avowed will
ingness to meet the demands to the
extent of her ability is regarded in
official circles as the correct attitude
France Anxious About Pay
Paris, May 25-There seemed little
question when the chamber OF depuI
les met today that the government OF
Premier BRAND would be given a vote
VI confidence blore adjournment. The
premiers address before the chamber
yesterday in which he declared the
present situation did not necessar-
lily call for armed occupation of the
Ruhr region Of Germany, was an
evident Disappointment to many of his
followers, but it did not appear that
il would alienlle many votes.
Newspapers Of this city reflected
tile Disappointment felt in some quart
ers, it having been expected that NJ
BRAND would take a strong attitude
While neither the chamber nor the
WINGED by the premiers arguments
1t is asserted, they continue to extend
him confidence. Todays journals
general public are altogether CON
Figaro expressed the opinion which
without doubt was neld by large Sec
ton of the general public.
The only question which matters
and which really interests the coun-
try" SAID the newspaper, lis when and
how we are to be paid. The idea has
been put into the head of the public
that the Ruhr region is a precious
pledge the Selling of which would al
most amount to a partial payment.
That is the sole reason that many
Frenchmen wish to see it occupied.
What France demands is certainty Of
payment, without which she will reel
into the abysses."