New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-09-15
Reparation Board Refers
German Refusal TO Send
Gold to Capitals; French
Cabinet Calls for Default
British to Oppose
Seizure of Ruhi.
Lloyd George Expected to
Hold Out Against Effort
to Force Brussels Claim

PARIS, Sept. IA (By The Associated
Press THE newly developed crisis in
the reparations question became so
acute tonight upon receipt of Berlin
adyices that Germany had categori-
cally refused to give up the 100000, 900
gold marks demanded by Belgium as a
guaranty of the six months note issue
on account of reparations, that the
members of the commission decided
the situation had gone beyond their
control and requires the immediate
attention of the Allied premiers.
Sir John Bradbury, British member
OF the commission, is proceeding to
London to lay the matter in detail be-
fore Premier Lloyd George, while M.
Poincare has assumed command of
the French sid. of the negotiations.
The Italian and Belgian premiers also
are handling the situation for their
countries.
Belgium's request for the deposit Of
gold not later than tomorrow, in
stead of being merely diplomatic
maneuver to permit further discus
sion as at first indicated, now appears
to be stern demand, with the full
backing of the French and Belgian gov
ernments.
France to Demand Default
After the meeting to-day of the
French Cabinet, it was authoritatively
stated that official notification Of Ger
many's refusal to deliver the gold will
be followed by the laying of the mat
ter before the I.eparation Commission
by Belgium and French demand for
a declaration of Germany's voluntary
default.
An official comrnunique issued by the
French Ministry Of Foreign Affairs re-
specting the meeting between M. Poin-
tion Commission, at Rambouillet, says:
"The Cabinet Council, through the
Premier, gave definite instructions to
NJ Dubois concerning the French at
t;tudc in the event of Germany's fail
ure to comply with the Reparation Com
missions decision Of August 81"
NJ. Dubois, who is president Of the
commission, will exercise his right to
cas-. the deciding vote in the event
that Great Britain and Italy oppose
such declaration, as is probable. The
critical view Of the situation and gave
explicit instructions to NJ. Dubois to
demand action by the commission un-
less the gold is deposited.
Resent Refusal to Pay Nationals
The refusal Of Germany to pay the
81 soc, 900 due tomorrow as part pay
ment Of her private pre-war debt to
Allied nationals has served to stiffen
the attitude of the cabinet. The re.
cent l.o,Sdon conference Ie,st.cci the
yayments due in Angus: and Septem-
ber from s4,000,000 to f2,000,000. Ger
many has paid s500,000 and was re-
qu;red to pay the balance tomorrow.
Her refusal to do so has caused deep
resentment in tho French Cabinet,
| which feels that (istmany could easily
meet the payment.
French policy is being directed to-
ward formal assertion from the COM
mission Of Germany's voluntary de-
fault. It is reliably stated that France
will then request an immediate con-
ference of the Allied powers to con-
t3sider the separations situation, and
an effort will be made to reach an
agreement with Great Britain on the
French debt and also definite set
tlement of the reparations question.
No military measures would be taken
unless the conference broke down.
| The British differ strongly with the
French in the present crisis, and be-
llieve that Germany's offer should be
accepted. They contend that the com
| mission never contemplated that Bel
gium would actually demand gold, such
provision being put into the decision
simply for use as a last resort.
! Despite the very serious turn of
events, the German delegation in Paris
remains calm and optimistic. When
/ informed that the cabinet had decided
upon stern policy one German Off
cial said:
!. They always decide on stern
measures. However, we have refused
the gold and shall continue to refuse
it. But think that some compromise
will be effected, as The Allies do not
want to precipitate trouble at this
time"