oc-plain-dealer 1923-08-22

FRANCE DEMANDS 26 BILLION MARKS BY FRANK E. MASON (I. N. S. Staff Correspondent) PARIS, Aug. 22.—France is standing pat upon her reparations demands, it was revealed today when the foreign office officially published the note sent to London last night in reply to the British reparations commission of August 12. It is a 50-page document, laying all France's cards upon the table and answering the British document point by point. For the first time France officially sets forth 26,000,000,000 gold marks as her minimum demand from Germany plus sufficient credits from class C reparations bonds to pay any war debts claimed by France's allies. The note pointed out that this is a concession on France's part as her share of "C" bonds might exceed the demands made upon her by her allies for war debts. The note reiterated that France will not enter into negotiations with Germany until passive resistance ceases in the Ruhr and will not accept an international commission of experts to fix Germany's capacity for payment. Willingness was expressed, however, to discuss debatable questions with Great Britain and the other allies. The French foreign office considers that the door has been left open for an agreement with Great Britain and that the Anglo-French entente remain in force. Officials pointed to the conciliatory tone of the document, especially the decision to participate in an allied conference. The note suggests, an immediate settlement on the part of the German debt which is to cover the reconstruction of war devastated France, postponing a definite settlement of the balance of the debt question until later. No mention is made of immediate settlement of the allied debt question. France claims that Germany is spending more money in resisting the BRITISH PERUSE REPARATIONS NOTE By DAVID M. CHURCH (I. N. S. Staff Correspondent) LONDON, Aug. 22.—British officials today began a study of the French reparations notes under a cloud of secrecy. Great Britain's attitude towards the document will not be made known officially until Premier Baldwin and Foreign Secretary Lord Curran have thorny digested it. While it is known that France has not backed down from her original viewpoint, many newspapers expressed belief that the communication paves the way for further negotiations. The communication is very lengthy and is divided into two parts, namely, the note proper and the explanatory covering letter. France argued in justification of her reparations program, claiming that such pressure is necessary to obtain lawful payment of the German debt. Premier Baldwin's recent attack against Ruhr occupation was refuted. Finally, France went into a lengthy review of her reparations viewpoint. It is learned that the French note is regarded as containing many snags and difficulties. First is France's refusal to recognize a commission of inquiry to fix Germany's capacity for payment. It is feared also that the French proposal do not allow Great Britain a sufficient sum to pay her debt to the United States. The note suggested that France pay her debts to Great Britain and America in class "C" bonds, but the British maintain these bonds are practically worthless. France estimates that this must have immediately from Germany 50,000,000,000 gold marks but the British regard such a request as impracticable. Another displeasing feature is the intimation that France wants to draw out the negotiations. The cabinet desires to have the problem settled at once. the conciliatory tone of the document especially the decision to participate in an allied conference. The note suggests, an immediate settlement on the part of the German debt which is to cover the reconstruction of war devastated France, postponing a definite settlement of the balance of the debt question until later. No mention is made of immediate settlement of the allied debt question. France claims that Germany is spending more money in resisting the French in the Ruhr than she would spend in meeting her just financial obligations. The note refutes England's condemnation of Ruhr occupation as illegal. Answering the British suggestion that the issue be referred to The Hague tribunal the note says: "We have no need of outside jurisdiction to interpret the Versailles treaty. We have only to invoke the opinion hereof expressed by British government itself." The document then points out that the British accepted Ruhr occupation in the Spa protocol in July, 1920, and in the London declaration of March, 1921. France promises modification of Ruhr occupation policy, but only after consent of passive resistance. The French, however, reiterated their refusal to evacuate the Ruhr completely until Germany pays up. Denial is again made that France has any desire to annex German territory. French newspapers strongly support the note. DETECTIVES GUARD INJURED AUTOIST LOS ANGELES, Aug. 22.—While detectives guarded R. H. Hobday, known in the theatrical world as Robert Carville, in the general hospital today as his injuries were treated, other authorities investigated the auto crash last night which cost the life of pretty Pern Reeder, 19, riding with him. According to witnesses, Hobday was driving his machine on the wrong side of the street when he crashed into another machine. In the collision Miss Reeder received fatal injuries, dying a short time later. Miss Reeder is said to have come here recently from Milwaukee and her parents are now in Spokane, Wash. Hobday, it was learned, gained prominence as the dancing partner of Barbara La Mar, screen actress. DISPUTE V PROHI. COPENHAGEN mer congressman "father of the A law", precipitate the international grass when he dedion had decreased in the United S Professor War who recently reUnited States di of Volstead's st said his observaStates convinced is not yet ripe f The American the aid of Voleste delegates who a the meeting, suspeaker. FREE TICKET TO CIRCUS BOYS AND GIRLS Ringling Bros. A Ringling Bros. A Will Be In Sa HERE IS Y TO SEE THE B The Plain Dealer will give a Free Ticket to the Circus to Any Boy months. Start working today and bring or mail your subscription Dealer Office" on Tuesday, September 11th. August.....192..... 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Krick, chairman of the meeting, was authorized to appoint a committee of five to outline the bounds of the district. It appeared likely to coincide roughly with the old school district, which includes both the Mexican and regular schools. The principal speakers aside from the ranchers were C. N. Mozley, deputy district attorney; Dr. W. Leland Mitchell County Health Officer; Attorney Clyde Bishop; and H. H. Hale, president of the Anaheim Union Water Co. Dr. Mitchell pointed out the need of the district from the health advantages of a sewer line. Mozley and Mitchell showed that the objects sought could be brought about as well by formation of a sanitary district as by incorporation. Hale, speaking for his own section, opposed the plan on the ground that he and other ranchers at a distance from Placentia would not benefit particularly. The discussion brought out the fact that a tax of seven to nine cents per $100 of assessed valuation suffice to raise the money to retire a good sized issue and pay the interest as it accrued. According to W. W. Krick today an issue of $75,000 or more would be required. Rpt even if the issue were fixed at $125,000 a tax of nine cents per $100 would be enough. Krick tried to make it clear today that the bond issue would pay for the Placentia sewer inside the district and connect it up with the joint outfall sewer of Anaheim, Santa Ana and Fallerton. The connecting link would proceed via Orangutan Avenue. Ranchers would TOP, left, John L. Lewis, president United Mineworkers; bottom, left, Samuel D. Warriner, operatorn' spokesman, and right, George Otis Smith, federal coal commission member. Coal men, miners and operators, now know that President Calvin Coolidge is determined to prevent the threatened anthracite strike September 1. George Otis Smith, member of the federal coal commission, called a new parley between miners and operators after a lengthy conference with Coolidge. DISPUTE VOLSTEAD PROHI. ASSERTIONS COPENHAGEN, Aug. 22.—Forer congressman Andrew Volstead, "father of the American prohibition law", precipitated lively scenes in the international anti-alcohol con­gression when he declared that prohibi­bion had decreased crime 20 per cent in the United States. Professor Warming of Denmark, who recently returned from the United States disputed the accuracy of Volstead's statement. Warming said his observations in the United States convinced him that the time is not yet ripe for total prohibi­bion. The American delegates went to the aid of Volstead, while the Dutch delegates who are taking action in the meeting, supported the Danish speaker. WORTHMORE TRACT RAIL STRIKE ENDED NEWARK, N. 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