The New York herald., 1921-04-28

mt that the Implication that the
IAited States had actually effected a
Transmission of the German note TO
France by discussing it with Ambas-
srdor Jusserand was inadmissible, as
he French Foreign Offices knowl-
lge Of the contents Of the German
ote was obtained from unofficial
5urces. In fact, ii is believed here
tnat French officials in Berlin OBJ
tanned both English and French texts
Of the German note about the same
time 1t was being studied by Presi-
dent Harding.
Public opinion here rs rapidly be
coming infiamed as the German pro-
posals are digested, and il is evident
that q very serious state OF affairs is
approaching. In connection with any
changes in the present proposals which
the United States may suggest Ger
many mako. Franco win insist, TIE
New YoRK HERALD correspondent here
was told in highest sources, that the
Paris figures of 226.000. .o0e.ooo marks
gold must be met. as well as the 12
per cent. additional reparations col
lected ON German exports, with guar
anLees. such as Germany's consent 10
thc occupation OF the Ruhr area If the
PREPARATION payments are not met by
Germany. Opinion here is that Ger
many will not make such an offer as
this.
& Occupation May Re Delayed.
If the Washington Administration
is still studying the German note Of
Saturday, the execution Of the plan
for military occupation OF the Ruhr
district will be postponed few days,
but no longer
The fall of the BRAND Ministry Is
certain If anything other than the
Paris equivalent is accepted, il talk In
the corridors of the Chamber of Depu-
ties this afternon is significant.
The Poincare element in French
politics is ridiculing the German pro
posals and is ready to seize the power
and to occupy the Ruhr district.
Bankers, business men and men in the
street interviewed to-day expressed
the opinion that Germany was playing
with the French nation, whose pa
tence was exhausted, and no counsel
OF moderation. either from America or
from England. would count for much
II the present situation endures much
longer.
BY applying the pincers plan Of the
Ruhr and Silesia 10 Germany the
French believe they can compel the
Germans quickly TO raise their bid.
The Silesian question is on the agenda
Of the London conference as one end
ot the pincers. Coal is king, and Ger
many win have her entire supply in
the hands OF the Allies under the
pIacers plan.
Advices from London to-day were to
the effect that the plan OF the French
experts was adopted almost entirely.
but always conditioned on Germany not
making suitable advances.
I. VIII Use 100000 Men.
That France is on the verge OF action
in connection with occupation OF addi-
tional German territory is indicated in
the fact that instructions have been
given to engineer officers volunteering
for Ruhr service to hold themselves in
readiness to proceed on shortest notice
TO Toul 1t has been decided to uso
instead of a total OF 2i7.o00. Volun-
teers to supplement the strength Of the
class are reporting at all depots In
larger number than was expected
The French refusal to accept Ger
jnany's offer is based chiefly on Its
financial insufficency. AS the Temps
says tonight. SO. 600. 900, 900 marks gold
offered at per cent. and In equal
annuities TO total 100000. .000. 900 marks.
would stretch over a century, and an in
ternational loan BY Germany at per
cent. is regarded here as ridiculous. The
Temps officially sums up the Govern
ment's attitude as follows: The offer
is very inferior to the Paris accord"
Some newspapers estimate that II
would produce only about 40 per cent.
OF what the Allies asked for in ihe
Paris figures. 1t Is lacking in any pre-
else statement OF the real value OF the
German offer and is accompanied by
demands which would overthrow the
treaty and deprive the Allies u nearly
III their guarantees. The German propo-
sitions cannot constitute basis fcr
discussion. They justify fuliy the terms
employed by Premier BRAND yesterday
Cwhen he spoke in the Chamber oi
Deputies) and will only intenslfy
throughout France the desire y pr!ne
Germany to reason.