Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-05-07
Will, FRANCE MARCH TO
BERLIN?

The outlook for peace in Europe Is
lot bright. The gloomy situation is
caused by the attitude Of the French
Government in insisting that Germany
shall pay the full amount of repara-
tions sometimes called an indcmni.
ty by the Allies. Germany as repre-
scented by the pro"cnt Governments
declares its intention to 1.-Two up T.,
the Trea v OF Versailles ns far as /,
Is able. but 1T The time, 1t declared
that the terms OF the treaty were i'm
possible OF fulfillmcnt and 'hnt the
document WAS signed under duro:s.
This Acn presents an Interesting
not to say dangerous situation. The
time for the fulfillmcnt of the terms
arc at hand and the German Govern
mcnt declares that II Is unable to
comply with these terms although
willing to go to the extent of its abil
ity. The schedule OF statistics bear
ing upon this subject received but
IL
Allies. They had taken possession of
GcrNany'f colonial possession: unu..,.
the guise Of mandates and they had
crippled her merchant marine and
levied an embargo or tax Of ~ PEE
cent upon her exports.
Now, they are demanding that sbe
lay in full the amount that ler OPP.
ponent In arms have decided that she
must pay. Germany in not rtyiur
this amount and France declares that
,he will net as collector In this INST
trr and will police German territory,
not stopping outside Of porua un,H
the amount Is paid. In the meantime.
the present Government which is in
dlSfayor holds on only OH account Of
It's apparent ability to deal with tho
Allies. What will be the result when
this Government admittedly fails in
its purpose and the revolutionary Gle.
Rents In that country proceed t. take.
possession and to overthrow men. who
ara now In office?
What will French troops do in
Germany under sach conditions? The
maddened fury OF the mob will break
out and the brutal natures In man
will assert themselves. France will
he at war with Germany and under
the agreements new existing between
Great Britain and Italy and Japun,
these Great Powera must come to
the aid OF France. Then Russia NAV.
by some secret pact 30 to fac aid or
Germany and the communistic Gle
nents IN that country and the result
VIII be another World War, not az
we'll organized as the one lust con.
alnded. bat more brutal. b.oodier and
conducted regardless OF the rules OF
modern warfare.
Can France, which has suffered
most Az q result Of the previous con.
flict wage another war against the
German people alone and II she does
wage 1t. does she not risk annihila.
ton in finance and In men. whether
or not sha wins or loses the contest d?
This IN what is worrying LLOYD
Gcorge. Premier Of Great Britain
He hesitates to give his approval TO
what may be Regarded as a suicidal
policy. Germany has already given
notice that the carrying out OF this
French programme will result in the
Withdrawal OF the diplomatic repre-
81 natives from London and Parig.
This results in Il diplomatic rupture.
which is prelude to war. Trance
complains that Germany has not dis
armed In accordance with the terms
81 the Treaty OF Versailles. IL Ger.
many still armed? She may be partial
~ so. 1t is costing Great Britain over
fifty million dollars per year in try.
ing to preserve peace in Ireland and
20 keep down the people in the sou H..
1Tn part OF that war ridden ceuntry.
What will 1t cost France to collec,
h"H icp@l ~lloIl money from Germany.
The Knox peace resolution has already
passed tho United States Senate.
The United States OF Americ, l..
IN no alliance with France ami can.
not go to her support in q contest
where she invadcG another cnu,try
ana attempts to SnbjuEatc = people
IL Is an open question as to whethor
the AffieS would consider Themselves
under any obligation TO assist her
either unless they specifically author.
lzed her 80 proceed. Selfish..oss and
personal ACKNOWLEDGMENT constitute the
growing menaces Of today and tomor
70" and the next day
The whole world, with the possiblo
exception OF France is sick of war
They have had their fill Of hlooL-shcd
anu suffering, the scvcring OF the fam
lily ties and the pilins up of colossal
war uchAS, which unborn generations