GERMANY OFFERED CONCESSIONS

Sun (Christchurch), Volume VII, Issue 1999, 12 July 1920, Page 7

GERMANY OFFERED CONCESSIONS

ALLIED TERMS FOR EXTENDED TIKE ■■■>■ -ii J U Ml FULL SAFEGUARDS AGAINST VIOLATIONS ■ i BINCERE EFFORTS TO COMPLY WITH PEACE TREATY EXPECTED ► ' !« By Cakle. — Treit Jatoeiation—Copyright. ~" ~; v 3, (Eeuter) (Bee. July 12, 5.5 a.m.) LONDON, July 8. A Spa eommiinique states that at the opening of the conference the Rt. Hon. D. Lloyd George expressed the Allies' determination on the execution of the terms of the Treaty, which had so far been inadequate as regards the surrender or destruction ot material and the reduction of the German effectives. He indicated the extent to which the Allies had taken into account the observations and the 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 could be granted only on certain definite conditions, which would be checked and guaranteed by precise sanctions. The Allied reply to the German proposals would then read: " Conditionally that Germany (a) Proceeds immediately to disarm the "Citizens' Guard" and "Security Police/' (b) Publishes a proclamation demanding the immediate delivery of all arms held by the civil population, and decreeing effective penalties in the case of contravention. (If the Government's legal powers are insufficient for this purpose, rt shall immediately obtain such powers by legislation); » (c) Immediately executes a series of measures necessary for the abolition of compulsory military service, and for providing for the organisation of the army on a basis of long-term military service, as provided by the Treaty; (d) Delivers to the Allies, for destruction, and helps the Allies to destroy, all arms and military material beyond the quantities authorised by the Treaty; (e) Assures the execution of the unexecuted aircraft and naval clauses. » Then the Allies agree:— (a) To extend to October 1, the period provided for th.e reduction of the Reichswehr, at which date it shall be reduced to 150,000 men. The Allies also agree to a further postponement, expiring on January 1 next, for the reduction of the effectives to 100,000, when the exact composition of the organisation must be completed according to the Treaty. (b) To authorise the German Government to keep in the neutral zone until October 1, for assisting in the collection of arms, such number of effectives as may be communicated by the Inter-Allied Military Commission of Control. (c) To take all necessary measures to prevent contraband traffic in arms, from the occupied territories and intended for other parts of Germany. "If, before January 2 next, the Allied Control Commissions hi Germany find that the present arrangements are not being carried out loyally, the Allies will proceed to occupy more German territory, either the Ruhr district or some other region, and will evacuate it only when the present conditions are wholly fulflled." DETAILS OF THE GERMAN COUNTER-PROPOSALS. {A. & N.Z.) (Bee. July 12, 10.35 a.m.) SPA, July 11. It is rumoured that the Allies are prepared to make considerable concessions in order to reach a settlement regarding reparations. M. Millerand's conciliatory declaration, that the Allies were not anxious to insist on their full, literal rights, impressed the German delegation and created optimistic hopes of a settlement. It is understood that Germany's proposals, which were handed to the Allies to-night, ask:— (a) That specific annual payments be fixed. (b) That the total indemnity be definitely fixed. (c) That Germany be allowed to pay with coal and materials for the reconstruction of the devastated areas. (d) That arrangements be made whereby Germany's creditors shall be paid proportionately to the annual progress of the improvement in Germany. GERMANS APOLOGISE FOR INSOLENCE OF STINNES. (A. & N.Z.) July 12, 9 a.m.) SPA, July 11. Herr Pehrenbach and Herr von Simons have apologised to the secretary of the conference for Herr Stinnes's insolent outburst, They declare that, had they known his intention, they would not have permitted him to speak. # An earlier message stated:— Herr Stinnes made a provocative speech at Bpa regarding coal supplies. He said it was necessary to cure the Allies of the disease of victory with which they were touched. "If French black :.' troops occupy Ruhr to coerce German workers, because Germany Is unable to ,-. fulfil the Allies' coal demands," he said, "the entire white race will Tecoil •with repulsion, and the Allies will not get coal, because the immigration of jforkmeu to Ruhr will cease, and no houses will be built." LLOYD GEORGE TALKS STRAIGHT TO AMERICANS. (A. A N.Z.) (Rec. July 12, 8.5 a.m.) NEW YORK, July 10. The correspondent of the New York "Sun" at Spa interviewed the Rt. Hon. D. Lloyd George. The correspondent asked whether the Prime Minister did not think that the American people would believe that the Allies were giving way considerably before the Germans. Mr Lloyd George answered: Perhaps they will talk that way in America, but I want you to tell the Americans this from me: If the 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 I MINOR CHANGES MADE IN TURKISH TREATY. (A- A N.Z.)- (Rec. July 12, 10.15 a.m.) SPA, July 11. Lord Curzon took Mr 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 July 17. The Turkish signature will be required within 10 days.