THE ALLIED TERMS

Hokitika Guardian, 12 July 1920, Page 3

THE ALLIED TERMS

reply to Germany

(Reuter’s Telegram.)

(Received this, day at 8 a.m.) LONDON, July 9. ’ A-Spa communique states that at the opening of the Conference, Hon Lloyd George expressed the Allies determination of tho execution of tho Treaty, whieh hitherto had been inadequate, as regards surrender or destruction of ma r tprial and reduction of effectives. Ho indicated tho extent to which the Allies had taken into account the observation and difficulties of the new German Gov. r- eminent, on whose sincerity of intentions he did not wish to cast a doubt. Ho also pointed out that a fresh postponement was only granted op definite certain condition's, of which realization would be cheeked 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 Kijiwohneriochron and Secherhcitspolizqi", (b) publishes q proclamation demanding immediately the delivery of ah arpis held by the civil population decreeing effective penalties in the case of contravention. If the Government’s le. gal powers are insufficient for the purpose it shall immediately obtain such by legislation, (c) Immediately executes a series of measures necessary for abolition of compulsory military service and the organisation of an army on the basis of long term military service as provided by the Treaty. (d) Delivers to the Allies for destruction, and helps the Alh es to destroy all arms and military material beyond the quantities authorised by the Treaty. (e) Assures application of uncompleted aircraft and naval clauses. Then the Allies agree; firstly, to extend to Ist October the period to provide for a reduction of lleichswher effectives, at which date it shall be reduced to 150,000 men. The Allies also itcu-ee to further postponement expiring Ist 'January next, for reduction of ef- • fectives to 100,000 when the exact composition and organisation must he completed ’ according ' to the Treaty. Secondly, authorises the_German Government to keep in neutral zone until Ist October for assisting in the collection of arms, such number of effectives as comjmiqicated by intcr-Ajliecj Military Coinmission of Control; thirdly, to take all necessary measures tp prevent contraband traffic in arms from occupied territories intended for other parts of Germany. 'if before 2nd January next the Allied Cpntrql Commission in Germany find tho preset arrangements are not being carried out loyally, the Allies will proceed to occupy more German territory, either Ruhr, or some other recoil, and will only evacuate it when Rip present conditions, are wholly fulfilled. THE GERMAN OFFER. (Riceued Tuis ])•'"' at noon.) SPA, July 11. The Conference decided to place tho transport arrangements at Danzig under it joint commission of Poles and representatives of the free city of Dantzig. • jts Chairman will be selected by, and • if represent, the League of Natiopq. High fjkranian representative, referring to Bolshevik operations toremarked to a newspaper correspondent that tile game was up and Poland was completely beaten. jr i s rumoured the Allies are prenared to make considerable concessions in order to reach a settlement on repara tions. M. Millerand’s conciliatory declaration fbat fhe Allies were not anxious to insist on full literal rights, impressed the German delegation ant rre ated optimistic hopes of a settlement T t is understood the German proposal: which were handed to the Allies to niaht, will ask firstly that specific an nuai payments be fixed; secondly tha the total indemnity be definitely fixed thirdly, that Germany be allowed to pa;

with coal and materials for reconstruc tion ojf the devastated areas; fourthly that arrangements bo-made whereby Gei many’s creditors shall be paid propor tionatoly to the annual progress of im provements in Germany. STRAIGHT TALK TO AMERICA. (Received this day at 9.30 a»m.) NEW YORK, July 11. The "Sun’s” correspondent at Spa interviewed Hon. Lloyd George while walking in a garden. The correspondent asked whether the "Prime Minister did not think the American people would believe the Allies were giving way conj siderably before the Germans. Hon Lloyd George answered: “ Perhaps they will talk that way in America, but I want you to tell Americans this for me: If Americans were here with us, things might be entirely different, but they have left us, and tTTey’re out of it. They are not giving us any help to solve these problems. They would have some right to talk if they were.” (Received this day at 11.30 a m.)

SPA, July 11. iLord Cumm took Lloyd George’s place at this morning’s conference. Minor changes were made in the Turkish Treaty, which will be presented to the Turks on the 17th. Signature l.s required within ten days.