Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-03-02

Paris. March Everything is in
readiness along that part Of the Rhine
held By the French for u jump forward
~ a few hours notice should the oc-
easion arise. The Associated Press was
informed in official circles this evening
that plans have been gong on for some
DAYS in anticipation OF any action which
might make forward movement neces-
cary. and. in the words Ct high official
Of the war office Marshal Foch has
but TO say the w5rd."
The German counter-p-oposals created
nothing short OF amazement in French
official and diplomatic circles, as well as
among the members OF parliament. Ad-
vance information regarding the PROPOSE
items 10 be submitted by Dr. Simons- the
German foreign minister as received in
Paris. was o. the effect that that pro
rossis were more reasonable and might
form the basis Of discussion. The con-
Sersis OF opinion this evening. however,
vas that no discussion was possible. 3
French officials. however, cannot. hide
the feeling OF satisfaction that the Ger
nan attitude should show that the
French viewpoint had been correct from
the h-s.." that Germany was unwilling
ts face The responsibilities. and also prove
= Great Britain and the rest Of the al
lied and neutral world mat Germany
will understand nothing but the applia-
fion Of force. and that it is useless to
deal with Germany in spirit Of justice
and ta-ness.
Popular feeling is greatly aroused, and
the opinion everywhere Is expressed that
Francs has waited long enough. and that
toe movement OF troops into the interior
o. Germany would meet with 90 smaller
o7position from the opponents of the
government row thar at any other time
owing 70 the fact that the government
has the e-mmunist situation well in fard
he leaders either having been sent to iai
Or siienced
A deputy who voted against Pre,niel
BRAND on the Paris confererce decision
Informed the Associated Press today thai
saouid II. BRAND return 10 Paris TO-
morrow and ask the chamber to ratify
.he penalties decided upon he would re-
ceive a vote OF over Ene only tfA social
ais ana c0mBunists voting against him
Satisfaction IS also expressed at tht
sP-iiish prime minister's attitude. whic;
mentioned in official dispatches a.
Showing deep resentment" toward ,th:
Germans over their uncompromisin:
.7uuter-propcsals. If forcihle coerc' Or
becomes necessary officials here feel tina
/; will have the moral support of all tn
allied countries. as well as the Chite'
States.
IT. the absence Of Premier P-ian,
and War Minister Barthou. it is not eex
bectsd tat an order TO 20 forward woul'
como before tomorrow night at the earl
sst as it is presumed the Germans vii
C given a final opportunity TO reced
from the position tal:en To-Day. If march
nr order comes tomor5Dw night, IN
troops would be ready to 90 forwar
Thursday morning at 53ybreak
The Associated Pressl was ipforme
lr5m Belgian sources today that Be
Fium Is ready 70 follow Frances leat
The fact that General Maglinse. chief c
the Belgian general staff. was called nul
r.edly to London and left BRUSSELS thi
afternoon to confer with Marshal. Foe
and Field Marshal Wilson is interpret
In Belgian circles as meaning that tn
plan decided upon contemplates co1labol
alton Of Belgian troops in the Essen-Du
sei6orf district. r.t. 49,. -..
During the past three days 1890
Belgian troops on the Rhine have bee
reinforced by two divisions. while Il
French have $4,000 men in thS occup:
tion z5ne. with 100000 held IN resery
less tlan twenty-four hours away.