EXECUTION OF TREATY

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 247, 13 July 1920, Page 5

EXECUTION OF TREATY

THE ALLIES'TERMS PERIOD FOR ARMY REDUCTION EXTENDED DELIVERY OF ARMS TO BE HASTENED By Telegraph—Preae Association-Copyright London, July 9. A Spa communique states that at the opening of the Spa, Conference Mr. Lloyd Georgo expressed the Allies' determination to secure the execution of the Treaty, which hitherto had been inadequate- as regards the surrender or destruction cf material and the reduction, cf tho effective army. Ho indicated the extent to which the Ali'.ies had taken into account the observations and difficulties of the new Genuaft Government, on tho sincerity of whose intentions ho did not wish to cast doubt. He also pointed out that a' fresh postponement would only be granted on definite and certain conditions, of which the realisation would be checked and guaranteed by precise sanctions. The following Allied reply to the German proposals ■was then read:— "Conditionally that Germany (a) proceeds immediately to disarm the Einwohnerwehien ' and Sichorheitspolizci; (b) publishes a proclamation demanding the immediate delivery of all arms held by the civil population, and decreeing effective penalties in case of contravention if the legal powers of the Government are insufficient i'or the purpose, it shaft immediately obtain such powers l>y legislation); (c) immediately executes a aer|ies of measures necessary for tho abolition, of compulsory 'military service, and the organisation of tho army on a basis of long-term military service, as provided by the Treaty; (d) delivers to the Allies for destruction, and helps the Allies to destroy, all arms and military material beyond the quantities authorised by tho Treaty; (e) assures the application of the unexecuted aircraft and naval clauses. "Tien the Allies agree :• "1. To extend, to October 1, tho period provided for the reduction of the fieichswehr effectives, at which date it shall to reduced to 150,000 men. The Allies also to agree to a-further postponement, expiring on January 1 next, for the reduction of tho effectives to 100,000, when the exact composition and organisation of the army must be completed according to tho Treaty. "2. To authorise the Gorman Government to keep in the neutral zone until October 1, for assisting in the collection of arms, such a number cf effectives as shall be communicated by the interAllied Military Commission of Control. "3. To take all necessary measures to prevent contraband traffic m arms, from the occupied territories intended for other parts of Germany. ■ "If before January 2 next the Allied Control Commissions in Germany find the present arrangements' are not being carried out loyally, the Allies will proI ceed to occupy more of German territory, ! either in the Ruhr or in some other region, and will only evacuate it when i the present conditious are wholly fulfilled."—Eeuter. PROTESTS FROM BAVARIA AND . AVURTEMBERG. Berlin, July 12. The Governments of Bavaria and Wurtemberg havo diroctly , challenged tho Spa arrangements by telegraphing to Berlin, that under no conditions will they permit Die disarmament of tho civil guard and the military police.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable A'ssn. storm in german" newspapers AT SIGNING OF PROTOCOL.' (Rec. July 12, 9.5 p.m.) Berlin, July 11. The signing of the protocol caused the greatest storm in German newspapers since the armistice. The Allies aw described as a dictator with a revolver iu his hand, determined to reduce Germany to utter subjugation, and rob her of her independence. The papers declare that the German delegates were' received like envoys from a negro tribe under a threat of punishment because tribute to the slav,e-ho!der had not been paid promptly.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. DEMANDS BY THE GERMANS. (Rec. July 12, 9.5 p.m.) London, July 12. A Spa dispatch says it is expected that tho Germans will demand a reduction of the Allied armies of occupation, also a share of the colonial mandates — Au6.-N.Z. Cable Assn. coalleuveries FAILURE TO MEET Spa, July 10. Avconimunique from Spa .itates: The Conference discussed the question of coal. Ilerr Bergmann explained that the shortage of deliveries wAs due to floods of the Rhine, Germany's internal troubles, and strikes. M. Millerand, in replying, pointed out that, notwithstanding that the Reparations Commission had reduced fha coal demanded from Germany from 39,000,000 to 21,000,000 tons per annum, Germany had delivered roughly at the rate of only half the latter amount. Moreover, Germany, on her own authority, had reduced the deliveries by 10,000 tons a day, under the pretext that an increased supply had been given to Poland. Germany was actually in a more favourable situation than France, being able to fulfil 79 per cent, of her needs against 59 per cent, in France. ■ At the vory moment when Germany was failing to fulfil her obligations, she was making coal contracts with Switzerland • and Holland, against the protests of the Reparations Commission. M. Millerand read a Note, giving details of the proposed Allied measures. The Germans were given tiW this morning- to reply. Hcrr von Simons later communicated to the Conference tho German reply. He disputed the legal right of the Allies to impose their decision. He admitted that the coal deliveries should not have been diminished, nor should contracts with other Stoles have been concluded in the absence of agreement with tho Reparations Commission; but the failure of Germany to iW. her engagements _ were solely due to reasons of force majoure. He said the question of production and distribution of coal could only be settled by a common investigation.—Renter. STINNES'S PROVOCATIVE SPEECH GERMAN DELEGATES APOLOGISE. Spa, July U. Hcrr Fehrenbach and Herr von Simons have apologised to the Secretary of tho Conference for Ilerr von Stinncs's insolent outburst. They'declared that had they known his 'intention, they would not havo permitted him tc> speak.—Aus.N.Z. Cablo Assn. WARIRiINALS 892 DEMANDED FROM GERMANY. (Rec. July 12, 8.15 p.m.) London, July 10. Mr. Bonar Law announced in the House of Commons that the number of war criminals 'demanded from Germany was 8!)2. No information was available regarding how many were residing in neutral countries. Tho Government had not communicated with noutrals on the subject.—Router. reparatioTpayments GERMANY'S PROPOSALS, i Spa, July 10. It is rumoured that the Allies are prepared to make considerable concessions in order to reach a settlement on tho reparations. M. Millerand's conciliatory .declaration that the Allies nro not anxious- to insist on their full and literal rights has impressed the German delegation, and has created optimistic hopes of a. settlement. It is understood that Germany's proposal!'.*, which wero handed to the Allies to-night, nsk: (1) That Bpeoifio annual payments shall be iked;

(2) that the total of the indemnity shall bo definitely fixed; (3) that Germany shall be allowed to pay with coal and materials for tho reconstruction of the devastated areas; (i) that arrangements shal!l bo made so that Germany's creditors may bo paid in proportion to the annual progress of improvements in Ger-many.—Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn. AMERICAN CRITICISM INADMISSIBLE SHARP REJOINDER BY MR, LLOYD GEORGE. New York, July 10. The "New York Sun's" correspondent at Spa interviewed Mr. Lloyd George. Tho correspondent asked whether the Prime Minister did net think the American people would believe the Allies were giving way considerably before the Germans. Mr. Lloyd Georgo answered: "Perhaps they, will talk that way in America.. But I want you to tell the Americans this for mo: If the Americans were here with us, things might bo entirely different. But they have left us. They're out of it. They nro not giving us any help to solve these problems. They would have some right to talk if they were."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. THE TURKISH TREATY MINOR CHANGES MADE. Spa, July 10. •Mr. Lyoyd Georgo is suffering from a slight chill, and Lord Curzon took his place at this morning's conference. Minor changes were made in the Turkish Treaty, which will be presented to the Turks on July 17 for signature withiu ten days.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.