The Hermiston herald., May 17, 1919, Image 4

THE HERMISTON
HERALD,
HERMISTON,
OREGON
so years shall be presented. These pay­ wage adequate to maintain a r
I
conditions on which German subjects of ments are subject to postponement In standard of life; the eight-hour a
48-hour week; a weekly rest of a. 0
European origin shall reside, hold prop­ certain contingencies. Germany irrevo-
24
hours,
which
should
include
g
a"
I
cably recognises the full authority ofthis
erty or carry on business.
Germany undertakes to pay reparation commission, agrees to supply it with all wherever practicable; abolition of “da I
for damages suffered by French nationals the necessary information and to pass labor and assurance of the contini "4
In the Cameroons or its frontier zone legislation to effectuate its findings. She of the education and proper physicaf ton
through the acts of German civil and further agrees to restore to the allies velopment of children; equal pay for de:
military authorities and of individual Ger­ cash and certain articles which can be work as between men and women aaual
mans from January 1, 1900, to August 1, identified as an Immediate step towards able treatment of ail workers laws '
1914
Germany renounces all rights un­ restoration
Germany shall pay within resident therein. Including foreigner..
der the convention of November, 1911, two years £ 1,000,000,000 sterling In either a system of inspection in which -and I
and September 29, 1912. and undertakes gold goods, ships or other specific forms should take part.
to pay to France in accordance with an of payment This sum being included in
Guarantees.
estimate presented and approved by the and not additional to the first £1,000,000,-
Western Europe—German territor.
I
repatriation commission all
deposits, 000 bond issue referred to below, with the the west of the Rhine, together wal" I
credits, advances, etc., thereby secured. understa nding that certain expenses, such bridgeheads, will be occupied by ante 1
Germany undertakes to accept and ob­ as those of the armies of occupation and and associated troops for 15 years re I
serve any provisions by the allied and as- payments for food and raw materials, conditions are faithfully carried out k I
sociated powers as to the trade in arms may be deducted at the discretion of the Germany, certain districts, including," 1
Required to Accept League of Nations
and spirits in Africa as well as to the allies
bridgehead of Cologne, will be evac." I
,
general act of Berlin of 1885, and the
In periodically estimating Germany s at the expiration of tive years cert" 1
Without Membership, Restore Al*
general act of Brussels of 1890. Diplo- capacity to pay. the restoration commis­ other districts, including the brideer"
matic protection to inhabitants of former sion shall examine the German system of Coblenz and the territories nearest th 1
sace-Lorraine to France, Relinquish
German colonies is to be given by the of taxation, to the end that the sums for Belgian frontier, will be evacuated an.
governments exercising authority.
Saar Basin and Cede Territory to
reparation which Germany is required to ten years, and the remainder, includi,
China.
pay shall become a charge upon all her the bridgehead of Mainz, will be eval |
Belgium, Denmark and Poland.
Germany renounces in favor of China revenues, prior to that for the service or ated after 15 years.
all privileges ard indemnities resulting discharge of any domestic loan, and sec­
Special Provisions
ondly. so as to satisfy itself that in gen­
from the Boxer protocol of 1901 and al
As a reparation-for the destruction m
Paris—Following is a summary of the
buildings, wharves, barracks, forts, muni­ eral the German scheme of taxation is
of Louvain, Germany
eaty of peace between the twenty-
tions or warships, wireless plants and fully as heavy proportionately as that of the library
early print,
hand over
c*— manuscripts,
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other public property, except diplomatic any of the powers represented on the
seven allied and associated powers on the
books,
prints,
etc., to be equivalent to
one hand and Germany on the other,
or consular establishments, in the Ger­ commission.
those destroyed.
In addition to th.
which was handed to the German pleni-
man concessions of Tien-Tsin and Han­
Allies May Act Upon German Default.
they are adopted, no member
above Germany is to hand over to Bei
potential ies at Versailles;
kow and In other Chinese territory except
The
measures
which
the
allied
and
as
­
Germany by the terms of the treaty mst exceed the armaments text without
Kiaochow and agrees to return to China sociated powers shall have the right to glum wings not at Berlin belonging t
the concurrence of the council. All mem-
tores Alsace-Lorraine to France, ac
at her own expense all the astronomical take, in case of voluntary default by Ger­ the altar piece of the Adoration of the
bets
will
exchange
full
Information
as
repta the internationalization of the
instruments seized in 1900 and 1901. China many and whi< h Germany agrees not to Lamb by Hubert and Jan Van Eye
Suar busin temporarily and of Danzig to armaments and programs and a perma­
will, however, take no measures for dis­ regard as acts of war, may include econ­ the center of which is now in the
permanently, agrees to territorial changes nent commission will advise the council
posal of German property in the legation omic and financial prohibitions and re­ church of Saint Bavo at Ghent, and the
toward Belgium and Denmark and in on military and naval questions.
quarters at Pekin without the consent of prisals and in general such other meas­ wings now at Berlin and Munich of the
The
council
will
formulate
plans
for
Last Prussia, cedes most of upper Silesia
the powers signatory to the Boxer proto­ ures as the respective governments may altar piece at the Last Supper by Dirk
to Poland and renounces all territorial the establishment of a permanent court
col. Germany accepts the abrogation of determine to be necessary in the circum­ Bouts, the center of which belongs t
of
international
justice
to
determine
in
­
the church of St. Peter at Louvain. Ger.
and political lights outside Europe as to
the concessions at Hankow and Tien- stances.
ternational disputes or to give advisory
many Is to restore within six month,
her own or her allies’ territories and es-
Tsin, China agreeing to open them to in­
The
commission
shall
consist
of
one
pecially to Morocco, Egypt, Siam, Liberia opinions. Members who do not submit
ternational use. Germany renounces all representative each of the United States, Koran of the Caliph Othman, former,
their
case
to
arbitration
must
accept
the
and Shantung. She also recognizes the
claims against China or any allied and | Great Britain, France, Italy and Belgium, at Medina, to the king of the Hedjas i
(lennän* Austria, jurisdiction of the assembly. If the coun-
total independence
associated governments for the intern­ ; a representative of Serbia or Japan tak­ and the skull of the sultan Mkwawa
«
II,
less
the
parties
to
the
dispute,
is
Czec ho- Slovakia and Poland.
ment or repatriation of her citizens in ing the place of the Belgian representa­ formerly In Germany East Africa, to his
unanimously agreed upon the rights of it,
China and for seizure or liquidation of tive when the interests of either country Brittannic majesty's government. *
Germany Army Reduced to 100,000 Men. the members agree that they will not
Finance
German interests there since August 14, are particularly affected, with all other
Iler army is reduced to 100,000 men, go to war with any party to the dispute
1917. She renounces in favor of Great allied powers entitled, when their terms
Powers to which German territory Is
In ludlng officers; conscription within her which complies with Its recommendations.
Britain her state property in the British are under consideration, to the right of ceded will assume a certain portion of
territories Is abolished; all forts 50 kilo-
In this case, a recommendation by the
concession of Canton and of France and representation without voting power. It the German pre-war debt, the amount to
meters east of the Rhine razed and all assembly adopted, no member must ex­
China jointly of the property of the Ger­ shall permit Germany to give evidence be fixed by the reparations commission
material stopped. ceed the armaments fixed without the
importation
man school in the French concession of regarding her capacity to pay and shall on the basis of the ratio between the
Allied occupation of parts of Germany concurrence of the council. All members
Shanghai.
revenue of the ceded territory and Ger
will continue till reparation is made but will exchange full information as to arma-
insure a just opportunity to be heard.
Protectorate In Egypt Recognized.
will be i educed at the end of each of three ments and programs, and a permanent
It shall make its headquarters at Paris; many’s total revenues for the three years
Germany recognizes the British protec­ establish its own procedure and person-
preceding the war.
In view, however,
five-year periods if Germany Is fulfilling commission will advise the council on
torate over Egypt declared on December | nel, have general control of the whole of the special circumstances under which
her obligations. Any violation by Ger­ military and naval questions.
18, 1914, and renounces as from August | reparation problem, and become the ex­ Alsace-Lorraine
many of the conditions as to the zone 50
was separated from
Members Pledged to Arbitration.
4, 1914, the capitulation and all the trea- clusive agency of the allies for receiving, France in 1871 when Germany refused
kilometers east of the Rhine will be re-
Upon any war, or threat of war, the
ties, agreements, etc., concluded by her holding, selling and distributing repara­ to accept any part of the French public
garded as an act of war.
council will meet to consider what com­
with Egypt. She undertakes not to inter­ tion payments.
The German navy is reduced to six mon action shall be taken. Members are
debt, France will not assume any part
vene in any negotiations about Egypt
battleships, six light cruisers, and 12 tor- pledged to submit matters of dispute to
Withdrawal from Commission Permitted. of Germany’s pre-war debt there, nor will
between Great Britain and other powers.
pedoboats, without submarines, and a per­
arbitration or inquiry and not to resort
Withdrawal from representation on the Poland share in certain German debts
There are provisions for jurisdiction over
sonnel of not over 15,000. All other ves- to war until three months after the award.
commission is permitted upon 12 months’ incurred for the oppression of Poland. If
German
nationals
and
property,
and
for
Bels must be surrendered or destroyed.
the value of the German public property
Members agree to carry out an arbitral
Germany s forbidden to build forts con-
German consent to any changes which notice. The commission may require Ger­ in ceded territory exceeds the amount
award and not to go to war unless con-
many
to
give
from
time
to
time
by
way
trolling the Baltic, must demolish Helgo­ curred in by all its members represented
may be made in relation to the commis-
of debts assumed, the states to which
land, open the Kiel canal to all nations,
-ion of public debt. Germany consents of guarantee issues of bonds or other property is ceded give credit on reparation
on the council, and a simple majority of
and surrender her 14 submarine cables. the rest, less the parties to the dispute,
to the transfer to Great Britain of the I obligations to cover such claims as are for the excess with the exception of
She may have no military or naval air
powers given to the late Sultan of Turkey not satisfied. In this connection, and on Alsace-Lorraine. Mandatory powers will
will have the force of a unanimous recom­
Czecho-Slovakia.
forces except 100 unarmed seaplanes until
for securing the free navigation of the ! account of the total amount of claims, not assume any German debts or give
mendation by the council. In either case,
Germany
recognizes
the
entire
inde
­
bond issues are presently to be required
October first nor manufacture aviation
Suez
canal.
any credit for German government prop­
if the necessary agreement cannot be se­ pendence of the Czecho-Slovak state,
material for six months.
Arrangements for property belonging of Germany in acknowledgment of its erty.
Germany renounces all right to
cured, the members reserve the light to including the autonomous territory of
debt, as follows:
to
German
nationals
in
Egypt
are
made
Must Pay Losses of Allies.
take such steps as may be necessary for the Ruthenians south of the Carpathians,
One thousand million pounds sterling, representation on or control of state
similar
to
those
in
the
case
of
Morocco
banks, çor r irsiona or other similar in-
Germany accepts full responsibility for the maintenance of right and justice. and accepts the frontiers of this state as
Anglo-Egyptian payable not later than May 1, 1921, with­ ternaticna
a and economic organ­
all damage caused to allied and associated Members resorting to war in disregard of to be determined, which in the case of and other countries.
out interest; £2,000,000,000 bearing 212
governments ami nations, agrees specifi­ the covenant will immediately be debarred the German frontier shall follow the fron- roods entering Germany shall enjoy the per cent interest between 1921 and 1926, izations
asu
is required to pay the
same treatment as British goods.
cally to reimburse all civilian damages from all intercourse with other members. tier of Bohemia in 1914.
total cost of the armies of occupation
and
thereafter
5
per
cent
with
a
1
per
Turkey and Bulgaria.
beginning with an initial payment of 20,- The council will in such cases consider
from the date of the armistice as long
Poland.
Germany accepts all arrangements cent sinking fund, payment beginning in as they are maintained in German ter­
000,000,000 marks, subsequent payments what military or naval action can be
Germany cedes to Poland the greater
1926, and an undertaking to deliver bonds
to be secured by bonds to be issued at taken by the league collectively for the part of Upper Silesia, Posen and the prov­ which the allied and associated powers
ritory, this cost to be a first charge on
the discretion of the reparation commis- protection of the covenants and will af- ince of West Prussia, on the left bank of make with Turkey and Bulgaria, with to an additional amount of £2,000,000,000 her resources. The cost of reparation is
Germany Is to pay shipping damage lord facilities to members co-operating the Vistula. A field boundary commis­ teference to any rights, privileges or In­ bearing interest at 5 per cent.
the
next charge after making such provi­
Under terms to be fixed by the com­
terests claimed In those countries by
on a ton-for-ton basis by cession of a in this enterprise.
sions for payments for imports as the
sion of 75, representing the allied and as­
mission,
interest
on
Germany
’
s
debt
will
Germany
or
her
nationals
and
not
dealt
large part of her merchant, coasting a nd
Validity of treaties—All treaties or In­ sociated powers, and one each represent­
be 5 per cent, unless otherwise deter­ allies may deem necessary.
fleets and by new construction; and ternational engagements concluded after ing Poland and Germany, shall be consti­ with elsewhere.
Germany is to deliver to the allied and
mined by the commission in the future,
to devote her economic resources to the the institution of the league will be regis­ tuted within 15 days of the peace to de­
Shantung.
associated powers all sums deposited in
She tered with the secretaries and published. limit this boundary. Such special pro­
rebuilding of the devastated region
Germany cedes to Japan all rights, and payments that are not made in gold Germany by Turkey and Austria-Hungary
agrees to return to the 1914 most-favored- The assembly may from time to time ad­ visions as are necessary to protect racial, titles and privileges, notably as to Kiao- may be accepted by the commission in in connection with the financial support
nation tariffs, without discrimination of vise members to reconsider treaties which linguistic or religious minorities and to i how, and the railroads, mines and cables the form of properties, commodities, bus­ extended by her to them during the war,
inesses, rights, concessions, etc. Certifi-
any sort; to allow allied and associated have become Inapplicable or involve dan­ protect freedom of transit and equitable acquired by her treaty with China o
and to transfer to the allies all claims
nationals freedom of transit through her ger of peace. The covenant abrogates all treatment of commerce of other nations March 6, 1897, and other agreements as to cates of beneficial interest representing against Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria or
territories, and to accept highly detailed obligations between members inconsistent shall be laid down in a subsequent treaty Shantung. All German rights to the rail­ either bonds or goods delivered by Ger- Turkey in connection with agreements
provisions
to pre-war debts, unfair with its terms, but nothing in it shall between the five allied and associated road from Tsingtao to Tsinaufu, includ- | many may be issued by the commission made during the war.
competition, internationalization of roads affect the validity of international en­ powers and Poland.
ng all facilities and mining rights and to the interested powers. As bonds are
Germany confirms the renunciation of
and rivers, and other economic and finan­ gagements such as treaties of arbitration
lights of exploitation, pass equally to Ja­ distributed and pass from the control of the treaties of Bucharest and Brest-
East
Prussia.
| the commission an amount of Germany’s
cial clauses. She also agrees to the trial or regional understandings like the Mon-
pan,
and
the
cables
from
Tsingtao
to
The southern and the eastern frontier
debt equivalent to their par value is to Litovsk. On the request of the repara­
of the ex- kaiser by an International high loe doctrine for securing the maintenance
tions commission Germany will expro-
of East Prussia as Sucing (word obscure) Shanghai and Chefoo, the cables free of be considered as liquidated.
court for a supreme offense against in­ of peace.
ill
charges.
All
German
state
property,
priate any right, rights or Interests of
Shipping.
ternational morality, and of other nation-
The mandatory system—The tutelage Poland is to be fixed by plebiscite, the movable and immovable, in Kiachow is
her nationals in public buildings in ceded
als for violation of the laws and customs of nations not yet able to stand by them- first In the regency of Allenstein, between acquired by Japan free of all charges.
The German government recognizes the
territories or those administered by
of war, Holland to be asked to extradite selves will be entrusted to advanced na­ the southern frontier of East Prussia and
right of the allies to the replacement,
Military
Forces
to
Be
Demobilized.
the former and Germany being responsi­ tions who are best fitted to undertake it. the northern frontier of Regierrungsbe-
ton for ton and class for class, of all mandatories and in Turkey, China, Rus­
The
demobilization
of
the
German
army
sia, Austria-Hungary and Bulgaria and
ble for delivering the latter.
The covenant recognises three different sirk Allenstein from where it meets the must take place within two months of merchant ships and fishing boats lost or transfer them to the reparations com­
Germany Not a Member of League.
stages of development requiring different boundary between East and West Prussia i the peace. Its strength may not exceed I damaged owing to the war, and agrees ‘
mission, which will credit her with their
to
its
junction
with
the
boundary
between
The League of Nations Is accepted by kinds of mandatories: Communities like the circles of Oletsko and Augersburg, 100,000, including 4000 officers, with not to cede to the allies all German merchant value.
the allied and associated powers as op- those belonging to the Turkish empire thence the northern boundary of Oletsko
ver seven divisions of infantry, and three ships of 1600 tons gross and upward, one-
Germany guarantees to repay to Bra­
erative and by Germany in principle but which can he provisionally recognised as to its junction with the present frontier
f cavalry, and to be devoted exclusively half of her ships between 1600 and 1000 zil the fund arising from the sale of
without membership.
Similarly, an in- independent, subject to advice and assist­ and the second in the area comprising to maintenance of internal order and con­ tons gross and one-quarter of her steam Sao Paulo coffee which she refused to
trawlers and other fishing boats. These
ternational labor body Is brought Into ance from a mandatory In whose selection the circles of Stuhm and Rosenburg and trol of frontiers.
allow Brazil to withdraw from Germany.
being with a permanent office and an they would be allowed a voice; communi­ the parts of the circles of Marienburg
All establishments for the manufactur- ships are to be delivered within two
International Rivers
annual convention. A great number of ties like those of Central Africa, to be and Marienwerder, east of the Vistula.
ing, preparation, storage or design of months to the reparation commission, to­
The Elbe from the junction of the
idministered by the mandatory under con­
gether with documents of title evidencing
Intel national bodies of different kinds and
irms
and
munitions
of
war,
except
those
In each case German troops and au­
for different purposes are created, some ditions generally approved by the mem- thorities will move out within 15 days of specifically excepted, must be closed the transfer of the ships free from incum­ Vltava, the Vltava from Prague, the
Oder from Oppa, the Nieman from
under the League of Nations, some to I ers of the league where equal opportu­ the peace and the territories be placed within three months of the peace and brance.
nities for trade will be allowed to all
execute the peace treaty.
As an additional part of reparation the Grodno and the Danube from Ulm are
their personnel dismissed.
under
the
international
commission
o
members (Certain abuses, such as trade
Preamble of Treaty.
Conscription is abolished in Germany. German government further agrees to declared international, together with their
five members appointed by the five allied
The preamble names as parties of the In slaves, arms nd liquor, will be pro- and associated powers with the particular The enlisted personnel must be main­ build merchant ships for the account of connections. The riparian states must
hibited,
and
the
construction
of
military
insure good conditions of navigation with- ‘
one part the United States, the British
duty of arranging for a free, fair and se­ tained by voluntary enlistments for terms the allies to the amount of not exceeding in her territories, unless a special organ- I
Empire, France, Italy and Japan, de- and naval buses and the introduction of cret vote.
f 12 consecutive years, the number of 200,000 tons gross annually during the
ization exists thereof. Otherwise appeal
lischarges before the expiration of that next five years.
scribed us the five allied and associated compulsory military training will be dis-
Denmark.
may be had to a special tribunal of the
Devastated Areas.
powers, and Belgium, Bolivia, Brasil, allowed); other communities, such as
The frontier between Germany and term not in any year to exceed 5 per cent
Southwest
Africa
and
the
South
Pacific
China, Cuba, Ecuador, Greece, Guatemala,
Germany undertakes to devote her League of Nations, which also may ar­
Denmark will be fixed by the self-deter­ | of the total effectives.
islands,
but
administered
under
the
laws
range
for a general international water­
Haiti, the Hedjaz, Honduras, Liberia, Nie-
mination of the population
Ten days German Prisoners of War Repatriated. economic resources directly to the physi- I
aragua, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, of the mandatory as integral portions of from the peace. German troops and au- | The repatriation of German prisoners cal restoration of the invaded areas. The | ways convention.
In every case, the man­
The Danube
Roumania, Serbia, Siam, Tzecho- Slovakia its territory.
thorities shall evacuate the region north and interned civilians is to be carried out reparation commission is authorized to
The European Danube commission re- |
and Uruguay, who with the five above datory will render an annual report, and of the Une running from the mouth 01 without delay and at Germany’s expense require Germany to replace the destroyed I
the
degree
of
its
authority
will
be
defined
are described as the allied and Associated
the Schlei, south of Kappel. Schleswig and by a commission composed of representa­ articles by the delivery of animals, ma- assumes its pre-war powers, but for the I
General Provisions of Treaty.
powers, and on the other part, Germany.
Friedrichstadt along the Elder to the tives of the allies and Germany. Those chinery, etc., existing in Germany and tc time being with representatives of only |
Subject
to
and
In
accordance
with
the
It states that, bearing In mind that on
1 North Sea south of Tonning, the work- under sentence for offenses against dis- manufacture mateiials required for re­ Great Britain, Italy and Roumania. The I
the request of the then Imperial German provisiona of international conventions | men's and soldiers' councils shall be dis- I cipline are to be repatriated without re­ construction purposes with due consider- | upper Danube is to be administered by a j
government an armistice was granted on existing or hereafter to be agreed upon, solved, and the territory administered by ía rd to the completion of their sentence. ation for Germany’s essential domestic new international commission until a |
November It, 1918, by the five allied and the members of the league will In general in International commission of five, of Until Germany has surrendered persons requirements.
definite state be drawn up at a conference j
associated powers in order that a treaty endeavor through the International or- whom Norway and Sweden shall be In­ guilty of offenses against the laws and
of the powers nominated by the allied
Private Property.
of peace might be concluded with her. ganization established by the labor con­ vited to name two.
ustoms of war, the allies have the right
Germany shall restore or pay for ali and associated governments within one
and wher eas, the allied and associated vention to secure and maintain fair con­
private enemy property seized or dam­ year after the peace. The enemy govern-
The commission shall insure a free and to retain selected German officers.
powers bring equally desirous that the ditions of labor for men, women and chil­ secret vote In three zones. That between
The Kaiser Arraigned.
aged by her, the amount of damages to ments shall make full reparations for 1
war In which they were successively in- dren in their own countries and other the German Danish frontier and a line
"The allied and associated powers pub- be fixed by the mixed arbitral tribunal. all war damages caused to the European I
volved directly or indirectly and which countries, and undertake to secure Just running south of the island of Alsen,
icly
arraign
William
Second
of
Hohen-
The allied and associated states may 11- commission; shall cede their river facili- |
originated in the declaration of war by treatment of the native inhabitants of north of Flensburg and south of Tondern sollern, formerly German emperor, not quidate German private property within ties in surrendering territory and give J
A tria-Hungary on July 28, 1914, against territories under their control; they will to the North Sea north of the Island of for an offense against criminal law, but their territories as compensation for prop­ : Czecho-Slovakia, Serbia and Roumanie 1
Serbia, the declaration of war by Germany entrust the league with the genera) su- Sylt will vote as a unit within three
or a supreme offense against interna- erty of their nationals not restored or paid any rights necessary on their shores for I
KF ainst Russia on August 1, 1914, and I pervision over the execution of traffic in weeks after the evacuation. Within five Tonal
morality and the sanctity of trea- | for by Germany for debts owed to their carrying out improvements in navigation I
France on August S. 1914, and In I women and children, etc., and the con- weeks after this vote, the second sone
i nationals by German nationals and for
Rhine and Moselle
i
the invasion of Belgium, should be re- | trol of the trade in arms and ammunition
j
The
ex-emperor's surrender Is to be other claims against Germany. Germany
whose
southern
boundary
runs
from
the
The Rhine is placed under the cen-
placed by a firm, just and durable peace, with countries In which control la neces- North Sea south of the island of Fehr to
!
requested
of
Holland
and
a
special
tribu-
I
is
to
compensate
these
nationals
for
such
trai
commission,
to
meet
at
Strassburg
I
sary;
they
will
make
provision
for
free-
the plenipotentiaries (having communi-
the Baltic south of Sygum, will vote by ml set up composed of one judge of each losses and to deliver within six months within six months after the peace, and I
rated their full powers found In good and dom of communications and transit and
f the five great powers, with full guar- ill documents relating to propertv held to be composed of four representatives 1
equitable treatment for commerce of all communes. Two weeks after that vote
members of the league, with special ref­ the third zone running to the limit of intees of the right of defense, Is to be by Its nationals In allied and associated of France, which shall in addition select
From the coming Into fore
evacuation
also
will
vote
by
communes.
|
suided
“by the highest motives of inter.
states. All war legislation as to enemy the president, four of Germany, and two I
erence to the necessities of regions de­
From the moment and subject to the pro- vastated during the war. and they will The International commission will then I national policy with a view of vindicating property rights and interests is confirmed each of Great Britain. Italy. Belguim, I
draw a new frontier on the basis of these
he solemn obligations of International I and all claims by Germany against the Switzerland and The Netherlands. Ger; |
ns of this
official relations endeavor to take steps for International plebiscites and with due regard for geo-
indertakings and the validity of interna- allied or associated governments for acts many must give France on the course of I
w th Germany and with each of the Ger-
graphical
and
economic
conditions
Ger
­
|
tional
morality," and will fix the punish- under exceptional measures abandoned. the Rhine included between the two ex-
man states will be resumed by the allied national bureaus and commissions already
established
be placed under the many will renounce all sovereignty over went It feels should be imposed.
treme points of her frontiers all rights to 1
International Labor Organization.
those to be established territories north of this line In favor of I Persons accused of having committed | Members of the league of nations agree take water to feed canals, while herself
League of Nations Outlined.
the associated governments, who will acts In violation of the laws and customs to establish a permanent organisation to agreeing not to make canals on the I
n the future
The covenant of the league of nations
hand them over to Denmark
| f, war are to be tried and punished by promote International adjustment of la- right bank opposite France. She must
Amendments to the Covenant.
institutes section one of the peace
military tribunals under military law.
1
Russia.
Amendments to the covenant will take
also hand over to France all her drafts I
- aty, which places upon the league
to consist
of an and
annual
Germany
agrees
to
respect
as
perma
­
To Make Reparation and Restitution.
I
ternational labor
conference
an in-
In- and designs for this part of the river.
any specific duties In addition to its effect when ratified by the council and nent and Inalienable the independency of
The
allied
and
associated
governments
ternational
labor
office.
Belgium Is to be permitted to bui
neral duties It may question Germany by a majority of the assembly.
all
territories
which
were
pert
of
the
for
­
and
Germany
accepts,
the
regpon.
The
former
is
composed
of
four
rep
­
a deep draft Rhine-Meuse canal if she
Boundaries of Germany Defined.
any time for a violation of the neu-
mer Russian empire, to accept abroga­
resentatives of each state, two from the so desires within 25 years, in which case I
Germany cedes to France Alsace- Lor-
allied zone east of the Rhine as a threat
tion of the Brest-Litovsk and other treat­
I government and one each from the em­ Germany must construct the part within I
inst the world's peac
aine,
5600
square
miles,
and
to
Belgium
damage
to
which
the
III appoint
ee of the five mem!
iwo amali districts between Luxemburg ise entered into with the Maximalist gov­
governments and pio) ers and the employed—each of
her territory on plans drawn by Belguim: I
ernment of Russia, to recognize the full their nationals have been subjected as
and Holland, totaling 382 square miles
individually
It will be ad" similarly, the interested allied govern;
force
of
all
treaties
entered
Into
by
the
Of
the
war
Imposed
upon
e plebiscite
It will appoint the She also cedes to Poland the southeastern allied and associated powers with states
body, its measures ments may construct a Rhine-Meuse
taking the form of draft conventions or canal, both, if constructed, to come under I
ommissioner of Danzig, guarantee tip of Silesia beyond and including Op- which were a part of the former Russian
Impendence of the free city and ar- pelin, most of Posen and West Prussia, empire and to recognize the frontiers as
recommendations for legislation, which If the competent international commission; I
W hile the allied and associated gov.
27,686 square miles. East Prussia being
Germany may not object if the centra.
for treaties between Danzig and
vote, must be
determined thereon The allied and asao-
recognize that the resources passed by the law-making
ny and Poland
It will work out isolated from the main body by a part of
authority In Rhine commission desires to extend its
O.
der
many
are
not
adequate
after
tak-
inda tor y system to be applied to the Poland. She loses sovereignty over the of Russia to obtain restitution and repa-
state participating.
Each govern- jurisdiction over the lower Moselle, the I
northeaster rnmost tip of East Prussia, 40
„nt „account Permanent diminutions
upper Rhine or lateral canals.
ration of the principles of the present
enact the terms into
258 ichresources which will result from taw
ui I in part of the plebiscites of square miles north of the river Memel,
Miscellaneous.
H I
the principle, hut modify
rlan-German frontier, and In dis- and the internationalized arena about
ALner .treaty claims to make complete h7m to
Germany agrees to recognise the fu" I
needs: leave the actual validity of the treaties of peace and al, I
reparation,
for
all
auch
loss
«nd
damage,
s to the Kiel canal, and decide
Outside Europe, Germany renounces all
in case of * federal state to
the
nomie and financial
<11 damages
I re her caused
to make
compensation Hoi
ditional conventions to be concluded "X
richt», titles and privileges as to her own ter all
reject
the conven-
to civilians
An International conference on the western border of the Rhenish Pala -
Hon altogether without
further
obliga- the allied and associated powers with the
or her allies' territories to all the allied
powers allied with Germany; to agree "
• nd associated powers and undertakes to
d
any further binds herself to
on, and another on the Internat lotosi
n The international tabor office is astas, the decisions to be taken as to territories
accept whatever measures are taken by
of Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria and Turke,
the five allied powers In relation -L.r..
tula rivers made a W by the addition
•s part of Its organisation.
and to recognise the new states in the
frontiers
to be fixed for them
— I
of 1833 up to Novem-
will be the
Nine
lieti and associated powers her o
w of the cove
and other
pecuniary claims against any allied"
possessions with all rights and
n commission 5 per cent gold bona,
Prussia and the Vistula north
latitud
the well-
vited to accede.
associated power signing the press",
therein Ail movable and
pay.)
of
the
indus-
treaty based on events previous to " ]
The total obliganons
witty determined by popular vote, 5785
pay as defined In the eate. cesaltated hr airr
the treaty.
. I
" ith exceptions ne- coming Into force
square miles, as is to be the case m part
lony may be admitted
ined
and
-Elated
by
differences
of
...
The present treaty, of which the Frene"
ent
authority the
•
nd
English
texts
are
both
authentic.
I
t
Uster
than
May
I
theshak:
may
shall be ratified and the depositions ”
uita
sparatimi
ratifications made in Paris as soon * |
ton of German nationals and a
modity or article or " mere as
possible. The treaty la to become
1
tive In all respecta for each power on — 1
date of deposittoll of Ita ratification.
I
SYNOPSIS OF TERMS
CF PEACE TREATY
Germany Must Make Repara
tion For Damage Done.
ALL
COLONIES
ARE
LOST
If it has fulfilled all its international ob-
ligations.
Secretariat—A permanent secretariat
Will be established at the seat of the
league, which will be at Geneva.
Assembly—The assembly will consist of
representatives of the members of the
league, and will meet at stated intervals
Voting will be by states. Each member
will have one vote and not more than
th ee representatives.
Council—The council will consist of rep-
re • ntatives of the five great allied pow-
ers, together with representatives of four
members selected by the assembly from
time to time. It may co-operate with ad­
ditional states and will meet at least once
a year. Members not represented will be
invited to send a representative when
questions affecting their interests are dis-
Voting will be by states. Each
state will have one vote and not more
than one representative. Decision taken
by the assembly and council must be
unanimous except in regard to procedure,
? r d in certain cases specified in the
• ovenant and in the treaty, where deci-
siens will be by a majority.
Armaments to Be Reduced.
Armaments — The council will formu-
reduction of arma-
pians for
for consideration and adoption
plans will be revised every 10
Germany will not maintain any fortifica-
tions or armed forces less than 50 kilo­
meters to the east of the Rhine, hold any
maneuvers, nor maintain any works tc
facilitate mobilization. In case of viola
tion “she shall be regarded as committing
a hostile act against the powers who sign
the present treaty and as intending to
disturb the peace of the world.”
By virtue of the present treaty Germany
shall be bound to respond to any request
for an explanation which the council of
the league of nations may think it neces­
sary to address to her.
After recognition of the moral obliga­
tion to repair the wrong done in 1871 by
Germany to France and the people of
Alsace-Lorraine, the territories ceded to
Germany by the treaty of Frankfort are
restored to France with their frontiers as
tefore 1871, to date from the signing of
the armistice, and to be free of all public
debts. Citizenship is regulated by de­
tailed provisions distinguishing those who
are immediately restored to full French
citizenship and those who have to make
formal application therefor and those for
whom naturalization is open after three
years.
The last named class includes
German residents in Alsace-Lorraine, as
distinguished from those who acquire the
position of Alsace-Lorrainers as defined
in the treaty. All public property and all
private property of German ex-sovereigns
passes to France without payment or
credit. France is substituted for Ger­
many as regards ownership of the rail­
roads and rights over concessions of tram-
ways, The Rhine bridges pass to France
with the obligation of their upkeep.
The Saar,
In compensation for the destruction of
coal mines for Northern France and as
payment on account of reparation, Ger­
many cedes to France full ownership of
the coal mines of the Saar basin with
their subsidiaries, accessories and facil­
ities. Their value will be estimated by
the reparation commission and credited
against that account. The French rights
will be governed by German law in force
at the armistice, excepting war legisla­
tion, France replacing the present owners,
whom Germany undertakes to indemnify.
France will continue to furnish the pres-
ent proportion of coal for local need and
contribute In just proportion to local
taxes.
In order to secure the rights and wel-
fare of the population and to guarantee
to France entire freedom in working the
mines, the territory will be governed by
a commission appointed by the league
of nations. After 15 years a plebiscite
will be held by communes to ascertain
the desires of the population as to con­
tinuance of the existing regime under the
league of nations’ regime under France
or union with Germany.
German-Austria.
Germany recognizes the total independ­
ence of German-Austria in the boundaries
traced.
bor conditions,
Afrm,
ability of herself and her aliesSroF“X. !
ng all and
the loss
and
allied
associated
may vote
3 consequence
iberattive. legislative
X bn.he assresston of Germany ana
two-thirds
er nments
misted,
every to
may
prove either
them,.,
Xilation. local
legislatures; or
of
of
them
sub.
lshgdat the seat of the league of "nations
" n o,the treaty
principles of labor conditions were
tones and hand over to the repara- genrenized on 1the ground that
ea
“w.Ph3yalgal and is moral,
"nsdue,
sonafe-earners
of supreme interna-
Germany in to
tiaand economie development,
shousä noï Leteinx. orine iple that labor
a com-
mente to discharge the obligations with" association of employers ana emposet,
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