WILL SIGN.

Taranaki Daily News, 12 July 1920, Page 5

WILL SIGN.

GERMANS ACCEPT DEMANDS. TRIAL 09 WAR CRIMINALS, By TelsgraiiiL—Press Asm.—Copyright Received July 11, 5.5 p.m. Spa, July 9. , The German delegates have signed the Allied .proposals, making an oral protest. It is reported that the Berlin Cabinst baa resolved to inform the Allies that only the Reichstag has the power to accept the stipulation regarding further military occupation of Germany in the event of the Allies being dissatisfied regarding the manner in which disarmament is carried, out • The conference is now considering Ger■fta/GQftLfblivariea and the surrender of *ffr *rimj»al» An incident occurred in (fee between the French and Belgian delegate* regarding the division •4 coal supplies, but it was satisfactorily settled. The Germans declared that the German Qourts had already taken preBnliiirary steps in. regard to war crimiB»k, but there had been considerable diifleulty, because some names were submitted inaccurately, and others were improperly charged, whilst others had already fled from Germany. Mr. Lloyd George denied that any were Improperly charged, and added: "I hope Germany won't try to dodge this question also." Herr Von Simons (German Foreign Minister) said: "Germany has every intention of fulfilling her promises. Wc require evidence, and we want the Allies to help us." ftr. Lk»yd George asked: "Have yoa made any arrests f" Herr von Simons replied: "No; the evidence is iMWßcJsnt to procure warrants " Mr. Lloyd George: "The Allies only to punish the guilty, and will publish aU- the evidence in their possession Shape i the German Courts'will do the"r j>-~Aus.-N-Z. Cable Assn-

DEMANDS FOR COAL. - , GERMAN'S HOSTILE VIEWS. Received July 12, 12.15 a.m. London, July 11. - Herr Stinries made a provocative speech at Spa regarding coal. He said it mtf necessary to cure the Allies of the diß«»se*»jt victory, with which they were t&uched. ■*H France's black troop* occupy the Rtftir to coerce German workers because Cbrintny is unable to fulfil the AllwJ eo|l demands, the entire white race will tteofl with rejmlsion, and the Allies will not get «o*l because the immigration of workmen U> the Ruhr will cease, and no houses, will be nttllt," he declafed.-Aus.-KJt Cable Assn. KOCH'S VIEWS. New York, July 9. 3**- Spa correspondent of the New fcpjfc Arlwne interviewed Marshal Foch, who'ipd: "As usual, the German repreeentfrtives »re- raising obstructions and making difficulties. The Germans must yield to the end if our position is consolidated.. I hope it won't be necessary tft.jtte force to compel the Germans to respect the treaty, but if necessary we are ■ Ido not sympathise wi:h expedition* of conquest,, and that is what the Polish'campaign has Started out to be. -'"Thrtrne story of the war has not yei been told, and the time has not yet come to reveal' it."-Aus.-N.Z- CaWe