New-York tribune., 1921-05-06
Lloyd George
Wins Support
OF Commons
Policy on Reparations In
dorsed by Both Liberal
and Labor Parties After
Premier Explains Stand
French View Defended
Chief Default of Germany
Held to Consist in Its
Delay i'm Disarmament
From The Tyibume's European Bureau
Copyright, 1921. New York Tribune Inc.

LONDON, May 5s-Premier s Lloyd
George, defending the Supreme Coun.
ciPs ultimatum to Germany in the
House of Commons tonight, warned
that Germany had not disarmed despite
the forbearance displayed by the
Allies. He insisted that Germany must
make up her mind that she cannot
keep the world in a state of uncer-
tainty. Too many machine guns were
still unsurrendered, the Premier said
and he pointed out that Germany also
had defaulted in her obligation ia
bring to trial the men accused of wa1
crime. ~.
Lloyd George urged the British not
to be impatient with the French be.
cause of their insistence on strone
measures against Germany. He sug.
gested that the position of France was
different from that of England. be.
cause France hadebeen devastated hx
the war.
The Premier's speech won the united
support Of the house. Leaders Of hoth
the Liberal and Labor parties indorsad
the demand for the disarmament Of
Germany and pledged their support to
France. w
Defends Attitude Toward France
LONDON, May 5 (By The Associated
press ).-The speech of the Prime
Minister in the House of Commons on
separations, apart from recital of
the findings of. the Supreme Council
ana minute explanation of the terms
imposed on Germany, was, in the main,
defense Of his own position against
accusations from Liberals and Labor
ties of undue yielding to France and
an apology and justification for the
French attitude.
The Prime Minister was followed by
Lord Robert Cecil, who earnestly an
pealed to the French ministers to
frame their policy and model their
language SO as to avoid any cooling of
the sentiments between France and
England.
John R. clynes, chairman of the
Parliamentary Labor party, and for
mer Premier Asqufth spoke favorably
Georges pronouncement. Mr.. Asquith
said he thought most reasonable and
practical issue from the difficulty had
been found by the Supreme Council.
The necessity of making Germany
disarm was placed first in Importance
by Mr.. Lloyd George in announcing in
the House the result of the Supreme
Councils deliberations. Germany's de-
fault in her disarmament obligations
was placed first by the Premier, he
said, because while there was any pos
sibility Of the reappearance of great
ornaments there was no guaranty Of
the freedom and peace of Europe.
German Militarism Menace
Although any sudden organization of
a force powerful enough to attack
France or Belgium was improbable, he
said, while. there existed regular
military organizations in Germany
which collectively might become the
nucleus of formidable army it was
impossible for France to settle down.
She must continue to arm and watch
her eastern frontiers.
AS regarded reparations, said the
Prime Minister, the Allies were COM
PEELED to act, not merely because Ger
many had defaulted, but owing to Ger
many's general attitude, showing she
had no intention of performing her
obligations.
Mr.. Lloyd George argued that the
plan the Supreme Council had adopted
was fair and workable. The Allies had
taken account of all Germany's diff
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