THE RIGHT OF EXACTION.
UNDER MILITARY COERCION.
(Received 12.40 p.m.) PARIS, Feb. 6
In the Chamber,, during a debate) on foreign policy, M. Millerand said that the Cabinet would follow the Olemuiiceau Cabinet's policy. Germany had not taken steps to deliver the stipulated quantity of coal. The measures provided in the Peace Treaty would be adopted to collect this debt. M. Millerand significantly referred to the clause relating to extended military occupation, where German engagements were not fulfilled. H<* stat«d his intention to notify Germany of the flagrant nonfulfilment of one of the most important obligations, with reference to war criminals. He urged that the Allies had the right to apply economic and financial reprisals where the obligations were wilfully disregarded; also the right to resort to military coercion.
M. Millerand emphasised th* intention of exacting everything Germany owes under the treaty. ■
He stated that the Charge d'Affairs in Berlin had notified that the Foreign Minister had. expressed regret at Baron yon Lersner's action, which wns purely personal. Disciplinary measures would be taken against him.
A motion of confidence in the Government was adopted by 513 votes to 68.—Reuter.
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