Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-03-10
ALLIED SOLDIERS
CROSS THE Rhine
Supreme Council Applies Penal
ties to the Germans.
TO SEIZE THREE MORE CITIES
French, British and BeIgians Resort
to Arms When the Teutons Make
No New Preparations Offer
Cologne Is Headquarters.

! Paris, March S-The march into
Germany is on. Reports from various
frontier points say the British at
Cologne and the French at Mayence
are on the move. with small detach-
ments crossing the Rhine and bridge
head positions, preparatory to the
movement of the main force of each
army of occupation. The advance
Headquarters of the allied armies has
been established at Cologne.
Although it is inconceivable that the
Germans will, or can, resist, the French
are advancing as if an actual state of
hostilities existed. 1t is understood
drastic orders have been issued in case
the French encounter warlike Ger
mans. There is great activity at the
ministry of war. All told, oOO,oOO
French are under arms.
Says Die Is Cast.
London, March S.-"The die is cast"
So stated Premier Lloyd George
when he terminated the reparatlons
conference with the German delegates,
and if was announced the French and
allied troops were prepared to march
into Germany to hold additional Ger
man territory as hostage for the pay
ment of the demanded war indemnity.
In his declaration to the German
delegates Premier Lloyd George said:
"All those responsible for the at
fairs of a distracted and uncertain
world demand settle your difference
and let us know the worst 1t is an
appeal to common sense
In a statement made Immediately
after the breaking up Lloyd George
said:
Germany is far from settling the
questions at issue. She is not looking
forward two months. After five years
she has no figures, no proposals, no
methods for meeting the indemnity
she brought upon herself
The following statement was made
by Dr. Walter Simons, German foreign
minister and head Of the German dele
cation here.
1--WE did our best and now we are
obliged to follow the allies demands
and endure the sanctions (penalties).
'It is regrettable that no solution
of the reparatiOns was reached, out
we do not give up hope for future sue
cessful negotiations.
"Our mission has been futile, but it.,
has shown the world that Germany IS
a united nation"
Germans Are Depressed.
The Germans were exceedingly de-
pressed and disheartened when they
communicated the allied ultimatum to
Berlin. Doctor Simons' dispatch was
laconic in it's briefness. 1t simply
stated to Wihelmstrasse that the ne
gOtiations had broken down and the
German delegation was returning
home.
Herr Bergman of the Teuton en-
vOys said:
s"The decision is extremely unfor-
tunate. 1t means the carrying out OF
the sanctions will begin immediately
The French troops are marching into
Germany, but the towns which will be
occupied are willing to undergo the
sacrifices for the fatherland. | do not
know what the future will bring, but
we have carried out the wishes of the
German people"
1t is said that Premier Lloyd
George, who had been cOnciliatory
throughout the negotiations with the
Germans, was finally brought around
to the French adamant viewpoint by
the Belgians' argument that they did
not know whether there will be an en-
tente five years hence or whether
Germany will be so strong that she
will be able to resist the Versailles
teraty in toto.
French Are Jubiiant.
In marked contrast to the depres
sion of the Germans the French dele
gates on the other hand were jubilant
over the outcome Of the negotiations.
Premier BRAND made the following
declaration when the statements Of
the Germans were communicated to
him:
"Now the allies term of an enforced
peace will be restored. AS long as
Germany felt that the allies would
not use military and economic pres
sure they felt they could continue a
policy of evasion and subterfuge
1.-THE allies feel that the German
psychology understands only force.
The military measures which we con-
template will bring Germany back to
her senses. We feel that Germany
will come forward soon with proposals
to meet the Paris terms"