THE INDEMNITY QUESTION

Waikato Times, Volume 90, Issue 14029, 4 April 1919, Page 5

THE INDEMNITY QUESTION

DISCUSSION IN THE' COMMONS. • NO TRUCKLING TO AMERICA. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Assn.) Receiv-ed April "k, 9.40 a.m. LONDON, April 3. In the House of Commons, MajorGeneral Sir H. C. Lowther raised the indemnity Question. lie hoped there would be no truckling to America and that the delegates would not be bound by Mr Wilson's higher philanthrophy. Mr Bonar Law denied that there had been election pledges that Germany should pay the whole cost of the war. Investigations were proceeding with a view to obtaining the largest amount jAss'ible. Justice to the Empire would not be overlooked in the-disposal of the money. .... . , A NOVEL. PROPOSAL. TO SECURE ANNUAL PAYMENTS. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Assn.) Received April'4', 11.15 a.m. PARIS. April 2. As there is small likelihood of fixing the amount of indemnities, an interesting theory is advanced that the preliminary treaty should simply mention j the list of damages the Germans must ' make good, leaving the* inter-Allied Commission to arrange what Germany shall pay annually. Until full reparation is obtained the Allies might assume control of sufficient sources of German revenue to carry out the scheme. The suggestion is made that the bill against Germany should include- [ tho- amount required to pay military pensions.