ALLIES' DECLARATION

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 183, 29 April 1920, Page 5

ALLIES' DECLARATION

GERMANY'S FAILURE TO MEET OBLIGATIONS

TREATY MUST BE EXECUTED

HEADS OF GOVERNMENTS

TO CONFER

By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright San Rcmo, April 20. Mr. Lloyd George and M. Millorand drew up a joint declaration of policy regarding the enforcement of Germany's Ttealy undertakings, stating that they woro prepared to usb all means to compel Germany to discharge her obligations. The Allies, except Italy, approved the declaration. Italy objected to military measures. The meeting of the Allies with tho Germans at Spa is fixed for May 25-Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. San Rcmo, April 27. The text of the Anglo-Fren:li Declaration soys:— "The Allies have examined the letter dated April 26, presenting the request of the (lermau Minister of War to the effect' that Germany desires lo maintain an army of 200,000 instead of 100,000, and declaring that this is necessary for tho maintenance of order.

"Tho Allies wish to state that <v proposal of this nature cannot even be examined so long as Germany fails in the most important obligations of the Treaty and does not proceed with disarmament. Germany is not living up to her engagements, either as to the destruction of war material, the reduction of her effectives, or the provision of coal, or in regard, t(> reparations or the cost of the Army of Occupation. She has given neither satisfaction nor apologies for the assaults to which on several occasions members of the Allied Missions have been i-übjected. She has taken no steps towards ascertaining her liabilities for reparation, urgent as is a settlement in the interest of all concerned. She does not appear even to be considering how to meet her obligations as and when they mature. "The Allies do not ignore the difficulties with which the German Government is faced. They do not intend to insist unon too literal an interpretation of the Treaty, but tlicy are unanimous in declaring that they cannot permit the continuation of these infractions. Tho Treaty must be executed, and must remain the teis of relations between Germany and the Allies. They are determined to take all measure, even if necessary the occupation of further German territory, which ntfll have the effect of ensuring the execution of the Treaty. On ' the other hand, it is not their intention to annex any portion of German territory.

"At the same time the Allies consider that tlie questions raised by the infractions of the Treaty and the measures necessary to ensure its execution can more easily be solved by an exchange of views between the heads of the Governments than by the exchange of notes. They therefore invite the heads of tho German Government to confer directly with the Allied Governments.

"If n satisfactory ..settlement is reached, the Allied Governments are willing to discus* any ouestion affecting the internal order and economic well-being of Germany; but Germany must understand that the unity of the Allies for tho execution of the Treaty is as solid as it was for the war; and that the only method by which. -Germany can take her place again in the, world is loyally to oxccuto the engagement to which she has sub-scribed.—Ans.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

SATISFACTION WITH RESULTS OF CONFERENCE. (Rec. April 28, 9.55 p.m.) San Remo, April 27. The conference concluded with the utmost satisfaction among the.Allied representatives. United action accomplished most important matters. Mr. Lloyd George is returning to London.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn, DECLARATION OF FRENCH PRESS. (Rec. April 28, 10.25 p.m.) Paris, April 28. The newspapers regard the Allies' declaration as a triumph for French ideas regarding the treaty and a -Dersonal success for M. Millerand.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. EXTRAORDINARY DEMONSTRATION THE GAINS OF GREECE. (Rec. April 28, 5.5 p.m.) San Remo, April 27. There was an extraordinary demonstration at a concert at which the Allied delegates attending the conference were present. When the Italian anthem was played the audience rose and faced the boxes occupied by M. Millerand and Mr. Lloyd George, shouting "Viva Fiume! The Adriatic was paid for with half a million dead. You have given an empire to Greece, who murdered votir soldiers in tho streets of Athens!" The Premiers smiled resignedly.—Aus.-N.Z. lablo Assn.