Germany’s Task.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume X, Issue 177, 12 July 1920, Page 5

Germany’s Task.

EXECUTION OF TREATY. THE ARMAMENT CLAUSES. DETAILS OF ALLIES’ CONDITIONS. (By Cable.— Press Association.—Copyright. 1 (Received 12, 8.5 a.in.) London, July 9. A Spa communique states: —At the opening of the conference, Mr. Lloyd George expressed the Allies’ determination on the execution of the treaty, which hitherto has been adequate as regards the surrender or destruction of material, and the reduction of effectives, He indicated the extent to which the Allies had taken into account the observations and difficulties of the new German Government on whose sincerity of intentions he did not wish to cast doubt. He also pointed out that a fresh postponement was only granted on definite certain conditions, of which realization would be checked, • guaranteed by precise sanctions. The following Allied reply to the German proposals was then read :— “Conditionally that Germany: (a) Proceeds immediately to disarm the and Sicherheitspolizci. . (b) Publishes a proclamation demanding immediate delivery of all arms held by the civil population and decreeing effective penalties in case of contravention; if the Governments legal powers are insufficient for thjs purpose it shall immediately obtain such bv legislation. (b) Immediately executes a senes of measures necessary for the abolition of compulsory military service and organization of an army on a basis of a long term of military service as provided by the treaty. . (d) Delivers to Allies for destruction, and helps the Allies to destroy all arms and military material beyond the quantities authorised by the treaty. (e) Assures application of unexecuted aircraft and naval clauses. Then the Allies agree:— Firstly, to extend to Ist October the period provided for* the reduction of the Reichswehr and effectives, at which date it shall be reduced to 150,000 men; the Allies also agree to a further postponement, expiring Ist January next, for reduction of effectives to 100,000, when the exact composition and organization must be completed according to the treaty. Secondly, they authorise the Gerinan Government to keep in .the neutrol zone until Ist .October, for assisting in the collection of arms, such number of effectives as communicated by the In ter-Allied Military Commission of Control. Thirdly, tpke all necessary measures to prevent contraband traffic in arms from occupied territories intended for other parts Germany. If before 2nd January next the Allied Control Commissions in Germany find the present arrangements are not being carried out loyally, the Allies will proceed to occupy more German territory, either Ruhr or some other region, and will only evacuate it when the present conditions are wholly fulfilled. (Reuter.)

GERMANS MAKE ORAL PROTESTS

Spa, July; 9. The German delegates have signed the Allied proposals, making an oral P It is reported that' the Berlin Cabinet has resolved to inform the Allies that only the Reichstag has power to accept the stipulation regarding the further military occupation of Germany in the event of the Allies being dissatisfied regarding the nfanner in which disarmament is carried out. COAL DELIVERIES.

The conference is now considering the German coal deliveries and the surrender of war criminals. An incident occurred in the morning between the French and Belgian delegates regarding the division of coai supplies, but it was satisfactorily settled. TRIAL OF WAR CRIMINALS. ALLIES WANT GUILTY PUNISHED. The Germans declared that the German Courts have already taken preliminary steps in regard to the war criminals, but there has been considerable difficulty because some names were submitted inaccurately and others improperly charged, whilst others have already tied from Germany. Mr. Lioyd George denied that ant were improperly charged and added: 1 hope Germany' won't try to dodge this question also. . Von Simons (Foreign Minister) said: Germany has every intention of fulfilling her promises. We require evidence, and we want the Allies to help

us. Mr. Lloyd George asked: Have you made any arrests? Von Simons replied: No: evidence is insufficient to procure warrants. Mr. Lloyd George: The Allies onlv want to punish the guilty and will publish all the evidence in their possession. We hope the German Courts will do their duty.—(A. and N.Z.)

•‘THEY’RE OUT OF IT.” STRAIGHT WORD FOR AMERICANS LLOYD GEORGE AND YANKEE PRESSMAN. (Received 12, 8.5 a-m.) New York, July 9. The “Sun’s.” correspondent at Spa interviewed Mr. Lloyd George while walking in a garden. The correspondent asked whether the Prime Minister did not think the America! people would believe the Allies were giving way considerably before the Germans. Mr. Lloyd George answered “Peuhaps , th®y will talk that way in America, but I want you to tell the Americans this for me. If Americans were here with us, things might be entirely different, but they have left us. They’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. — (A. and N.Z.)

STINNES* INSOLENCE. A PROVOCATIVE SPEECH. London. July 11. Herr Stinnes (.the iron and steel magnate and newspaper owner) made a provocative speech at Spa regarding coal. He said it was necessary to cure the Allies of the disease of victory with which they were touched. “If France’s black troops occupy I Ruhr to coerce German workers because Germany is unable to fulfill the Allied coal demand the entire white race will recoil with repulsion and the Allies will not get coal because the immigration of workmen <o the Ruhr will cease and no houses be built. A. and N.Z. i ’ AN UNQUALIFIED APOLOGY. (Received 12, 9.0 a.m.) Spa, July 11. Herrs Fehrenbach (Premier) and Simons (Foreign Minister) apologised to the secretarv of the conference for Herr Stinnes’ insolent outburst, and declared had thev known his intention, they would not have permitted him to speak. —A. and N.Z MORE RED TROOPS LANDED. Teheran, July !> Persian newspapers report lour Bolshevik warships landed troops a’ Meshediser with aview to a fresh invasion.—(A. and N.Z.)