GERMANS SUBMIT

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 251, 17 July 1920, Page 7

GERMANS SUBMIT

ALLIES TERMS ACCEPTED CONDITIONALLY DEMAND FOR DEFINITE PROMISE LARGE REGULAR DELIVERY OF COAL By Telegraph-Press Assecialion-Oopyriirhf (Eee. July IG, 8.20 p.m.) London, July 15. , It is reported, from. Spa that the Germans have presented a Note, signifying their conditional acceptance of the Allies' terms, which the Allies are considering.. Germany agrees "to simply 2,000,000 tons of coal monthly for six months, provided that tho Allies withhold their ■ threatened occupation of. the Ruhr district, and that a mixed Commission of Entente,and German experts proceed to Essen immediately to study and supervise tho.feeding of tho miners and workmen. They also stipulate that Germany should be given credit for tho purchase of food, and that Germany should receive the future output of the:. Upper Silesian mines, or, alternatively, 1,500,000 tons of coal monthly. The Allies have replied to Germany, demanding a definite promise to deliver two million tons of coal a month. When this is given, tho Allies will, discuss ways and means of feeding the miners. —Ans.-'N.Z. Cable Aesn. .

PRESENTATION OF ULTIMATUM AVOIDED. , ' ;(Rec. July 17, 1.10 a.m.) „■■ „.'.'■ s P a > Jl >':r is. Hcrr von Simons sent io Mr. Lloyd George a Note intimating the Germans' acceptance of the Allied .terms in regard to tho delivery of coaV in time to prevent Hie presentation of an ultimatum. An hour lattr the formal German Note was delivered.: The Allied Conference subsequent)'.}- discussed the German'proposals. The situation is regarded as improved, but it is unlikely that the German proposals,.will'be accepted in (he present form.—Router.

THE ALLIES' FINAL DEMAND GERMANS MUST GIVE' PLAIN "YES" OR "NO." (Rec July 17, 0.20 a.m.) London; Julv 15. Later telegrams from Spa state that conferences among tho Allies lasting nil day resulted in' an unanimous agreement as to the form of the final Answer to Germany. A plenary session of the full Conference has been summoned for tomorrow morning, when tho Germans will no asked to give an unqualified "Yes" or "No." Further discussion will not be pcraitted.-Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. (Rec. July 17,' 1.10 a.m.) , . \ m .„. ■ . Uondon . July 15. " J. no Allies propose to pay five marks per ton for coal above the Treaty price. They will occupy Ruhr on November 15 if tho deliveries are short.—'-'The Times."

UNDERTAKING AS TO COLOURED TROOPS. . (Rec. July 17, 0,30 a.m.) -pi .1,- , • London, July 16. Hie Al lies, have .informed the Germans ™±, " l tho ev «nt of further occupation of Ruhr no coloured troops will be cm-ployed.-Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. PROTEST bTWaL MINERS (Rec. July 17, 1.10 a.m.) ...,, ",' Berlin, July 15. Alter a conference ot coal workers at Boehum, Herr Huo urgently telegraphed to Herr von Simons at ■ Spa. declaring, thnt there was growing disinclination among the miners to', increase the number of extra"shifts,, or even, to .continue tho present number, owing to the extraordinary bad food, the high temperature, and the reports from Spa of measures for compulsion. Herr Hue" added: "The Union of Christian Coal Workers protests against an increase in tho hours of work' and hopes that coal workers throughout the world will join in tho protest." He concluded by saying: "The German workers are not .cut out of such soft wood as to allow themselves to be robbed of their rights by the. bayonets of Senegalese negroes, or to bo forced to slave in tho service of foreign capitalists."

The "Friheit" says the. coal-miners are not likely to increase the production of coal for the. benefit of French capitalists. Germany is pledged, to carry out the. Treaty, but. only to the extent of her economic capacity.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. BEFORE THE"DEADLOCK ENDED POSITION REGARDED AS SERIOUS. is* .','.' ,' Par ' S < Ju 'y W - Official circles take a. serious view of the 'differences at .Spa. The French Army of Occupation has been ordered to stand to arms, all leave lias been stopped, and reinforcements have gone to the Rhine. The correspondent of the "Daily Express"'''says 'arrangements are complete for a French occupation of Ruhr, oven if Britain disapproves of it. French miners will work the mines.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. London, July U. Spa messages, state that so far there has been no open rupture. The fact that Mr. Lloyd George received' Herr von Simons is regarded'as a hopeful sign, but there has been no further communication from the Germans during the day, and suspense is acute. The Allies had.a prolonged conference this afternoon, at which Marshal I'och and Sir Henry Wilson were present. The conference was adjourned till to-morrow, when its decision will be conveyed to the Germans. It is reported that there is considerable difficulty among the Allies regarding the plans' to' be followed if Germany. is obdurate—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

PERIOD OF ACUTE SUSPENSE. ' .', '" . 'London, July 15. Reports from Spa state that the Allies will to-morrow deliver ah ultimatum, the suspense is acute to-day. Mr. Lloyd George conferred with Herr Von Simons and M... Padercwski. . No evening com-munique-was issued." ' '". Correspondents believe that the Allies are united in the decision to tab firm action.

The Daily Chronicle's" correspondent says a solution of .the crisis by agreement is now impossible. The Allies areconsidering the precise form of the action about to bo taken. Ho states that, British diplomats view the situation with the gravest anxiety.. 1 . They point but that the coal problem affects Britain, but coal constitutes only one item in the reparation 'demands. If .the German attitude regarding coal is repeated on the other questions, 'what possiblo hope is there of a'solution?

The "Daily Telegraph's", correspondent says he. understands that Mr. Lloyd G-torge told Horr von Simons that if ho believes there is any lack of solidarity or want of determination among the Allies for energetic and speedy action, he had better get rid of his dslusion. The Supreme Council sat for over two hours this'evening, and agreed upon a strong ultimatum, demanding two million tons of coal per month. The delegates _ dispersed with ,i solemn air. Tho ouestion of Italian co-operation has been discussed, and also 1 the possibility of an American contingent taking part in the; new occupation. ]t is undorslood that the Belgian 'Chief of Staff unfolded n scheme for tho gradual occupation of German towns and villages according ns the Germair obduracy persists- or subsides. Tt is rumoured that von Simons has made Mr. Lloyd Georgo a fresh offer.

The roiTcspondent of iho- "Daily NWs" learns that Ihe Italian delegate's are opposed - to drastic action, and that formal pourparlers weio continued lonight. A messenger from Mr. Lloyd George remained in conference with 'lie German delegates till a lute hour. TTorr von Simons, in an interview, said he did not regard the threat: to occupy tho Huhr as serious, for if tho French"went

there they -would get nothing becauso there would bo a general slriko. Therefore, the German delegates were simply awaiting the Allies' reply. ACCEPTANCE EXPECTED. London, July 15. . There is a widespread belief at Spa that the Germans will accept the situation.' It is believed that Ilerr Stiimes advises-the-acceptance of the terms on the ground that the occupation of Ruhr will be fatal to Germany. Stinnes says the. Germans will sign, then tell tiio Reichstag they were forced to do so as at Versailles, and will then probably resign..

A story. is told that Marshal Foeli, on arrival at Spa, was asked why ho returned. He reolicd: "I understood the Allies and the Germans were not speaking the same language. I have come to act. as interpreter."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. REMOVAL oTfrInCH FLAG SERIOUS BERLIN INCIDENT. Berlin, July 15. A German soldier crawled to the ila». staff on the French Embassy and removed' the flag. The crowd below cheered, and the police dispersed them. Another flag was immediately hoisted. Tho seriousness of the incident occurring on the French National Fete day, is pointed out in a formal protest. ' The soldier escaped, and the police aro investigating (he affair.. The flag was found on a'neighbouring roof.—insN.Z. Cable Assn.

(Rcc. July IG, 7.15 p.m.) ( London, July 15. A message from Berlin states that the (lerman Government lias apologised to France for the flag incident at the Embassy .-Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.