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rangement, the annuities and export
taxes are payable semi-annually. Dis
count for advance payments will be
per cent for the first two years, s
per cent the third and fourth years,
and per cent thereafter. Germany
is forbidden to establish foreign
credits without the approval of the
reparationS commissions
The supreme councils decisions were
communicated to Germany tonight.
In the attempt to aid Austria it was
agreed that the allies should forego
PREPARATIONS, the cost of the army of oc-
cupa ton and certain other Austrian
debts to the allies in order to enable
that county the more easily to obtain
outside aid. 1t was also decided to con-
vene in the neighborhood of Trieste
conference with Austria. and adjoining
countries for the purpose of endeavor-
ing to improve economic. commercial,
financial and political relations between
the central European states.
corporation Ia Approved.
Approval was given to NJ. Loucheur's
proposal for a 100000. 900 franc corpor-
which the different governments may
participate. = commission will be ap-
pointed to inquire into the conduct of
the Austrian administration. with view
to suggesting economies and improving
the various services.
The British prime minister expressed
lively satisfaction over the fact that the
allies had maintained their solid front,
In taking leave Of his colleagues he
said:
I'VE shall be glad to try TO give you
in London as cordial reception as we
received here. and we hope that you will
be able to confront the London Cog all
the more courageously since the fog Of
the conference has been dissipated.'
Adopt Coal Provision.
The council agreed to adopt the
reparations commissions proposal
that Germany should deliver 1900 600
tons of coal monthly, beginning in
February. and any balance rema ming
0hNcH TIC spa 06ECSucuI
January 81 There will be no further
premiums OF s marks gold per ton. but
marks gold will be allowed for a spe-
cfal quality Of coal.
The council adopted the following res
oaution:
The allies. convinced that close
union is as necessary in the present
peace az it was in the war, are re-
solved to allow nothing to impair it.
They consider union as the sure5t
guarantee of the peace Of the world,
the execution of the treaties and
fidelity to international engagements
and penalties agreed to-"
Before the delegates dispersed Pre-
miers BRAND and Lloyd George
thanked them for their cooperation.
I'VE have succeeded by good will and
concessions" Mr.. BRAND said. in at
tributing a great part of the success
to such spirit.
Lloyd George said that the con-
ference's work was the subject OF
congratulations and was largely due
to N. Brands admirable efforts.
ut has been my painful duty" con-
tinued Mr.. Lloyd George. smilingly,
ito criticise what NJ. BRAND has said
on several occasions. But did IL for
his good and because Of my affection
for him, and with what good results
we now see."
Great resistance was expected from
Germany over reparations. The al
lies will hear the Germans at a con-
ference to be held in London Feb
ruary %, and VIII then decide
whether their objections shall be
taken into consideration.