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Show TERMS PROTESTED BY SEVERAL EfliS ' (Continued from Pago One was made by her foreign minister, who said that, in the opinion of the Chinese Chi-nese delegation, the Kiaoehow settlement settle-ment was made without regard to justice jus-tice for China or the protection of China's Chi-na's territory and integrity. He asked for a reconsideration of the question and, if that were not possible, said he desired to make reservations on the part of China. Signer Crespi, speaking for Italy, said he desired to make reservations regarding any section of the treaty that might not be acceptable to Italy. So action was taken on these reservations. reserva-tions. The session was helu under conditions condi-tions of unusual secrecy, all doors and windows being closed, despite the fact that the day was exceptionally warm. The reading of the summary began in French, an English interpretation being be-ing given later. When it was observed that many of the delegates were not following the English interpretation, A. J. Balfour, British secretary of foreign for-eign affairs, said that this would be abandoned and that tho digest would from that point on bo presented in French only. Reservations being presented raises the question whether they will be maintained main-tained in signing the treaty by the nations na-tions making them and whether the conference will permit signatures with reservations. While this contingency is being discussed the reservations are not expected to interfere with the procedure pro-cedure of presenting the treaty to the Germans. SUPREME COUNCIL UNDER LORD CECIL ISSUES STATEMENT PARIS, May 6 (by the Associated Press). The following official communication commu-nication was issued tonight: "The supreme economic' council held its sixteenth meeting May 5, under chairmanship chairman-ship of Lord Robert Cecil, at the ministry of commerce. "Proposed blockade measures to be adopted in the event of Germany's refusing re-fusing to sign the peace treaty. "The council considered plans" which had' been formulated to bring about the complete economic Isolation of Germany In the event that the German de'egates should refuse to sign the preliminaries of peace. The blockade section was directed di-rected to draw up and submit for the approval of the council of foreign ministers minis-ters -a plan of blockade measures to be immediately put Into effect should the associated governments desire to have recourse to economic coercion. "Removal of final restrictions of trade with Germany. "Upon recommendation by the financial finan-cial section, the council decided to make the following relations of financial restrictions re-strictions of trail e with Germany pending pend-ing the signing of the peace treaty: "First The financial list to be sus- pended (If this has not been done already) al-ready) and announcemen t to l:e made that neutrals are entirely free to extend credits of any kind to Germany or to its nationals. "Second That German-owned cash, balances and bills aJready in neutral countries' are freely available in payment for imports. "Third That the proceeds of exports from Germany may be freely available in payment for all kinds of permitted Imports. Im-ports. "Fourth That the finance section shall have discretion to grant licenses for the export of gold and securities from Germany Ger-many in payment for imports, on application appli-cation from the German authorities. . "Fifth That the a bove be communicated communi-cated to the flnanci.H commission at Vlllette and to the committee of neutral financiers, and that their suggestions be invited as to what further relaxations are desired by them. "Control of traffic on the Danube: "The council considered ugain the question ques-tion of the control of navigation on the Danube, and It was decided that this control should be placed entirely under one authority. A subcommittee was appointed ap-pointed to arrange the details, with a view to expediting the reopening of commercial com-mercial and relief traffic on the Danube." treaty to the Germans at Versailles toJ morrow, Tho name of China is not on the list of thirteen states so privileged. The official list of the countries to be represented Is: The United States, Great Britain, and her dominions, France, Italy, Japan, Belgium, Bel-gium, Brazil, Serbia, Greece, Poland, Portugal, Rumania and Czecho-Slovakia. It will be noted that both China and Siam are omitted from this list, as likewise like-wise are seven of the Latin -American states, which actually declared war upon Germany. The list was drawn on the theory that only those of the powers which had rendered ren-dered efficient aid in prosecuting" the war were entitled to attend1 the ceremony. The other allies will be permitted a position po-sition outside the palace at the time the ceremony takes place, but the Chinese and other participants in the war are not willing to attend unless they are allowed representation within the hall. IlLIANS PREPARE TO GT CONTROL OF AUSTRIAN MARKETS BY FARMER MURPHY. (Chicago Tribune Cable, Copvright.) VIENNA, via Paris, May 6. Tho Italians Ital-ians are profiting by the isolation of Austria, Aus-tria, both geographically and because of a lack of mail and telegraphic communication commu-nication with the outside world, to get control of her markets and even her large industries. By the occupation of Trieste the Italians hold the only gateway, gate-way, thereforo shipments by sea to the unhappy country are prohibited, and they are making the most of it to push Ital- ian products. Not only that, but they are buying control of large Austrian enterprises enter-prises at ridiculously low prices. The people here are extremely friendly to America, and they wish American capital would come in and take advantage advan-tage of these opportunities. They would also like to buy things from America cotton and other raw materials but they have no way of making their wants known because of the lack of comuni-cation. comuni-cation. The recent opening up of transferring trans-ferring money through other governments govern-ments is a great financial help, but the merchants need to get in touch with the rest of tho world. A member of the old nobility, who came with tho interallied representatives here, said he owned amber am-ber tracts situated in different parts of Austria, but that he was unable to operate op-erate them because he is an Austrian, though an American or someone of other nationality could do so. This man would probably sell at a bargain. There are nany such chances, of which this is only one example, that the Italians are lni- 1 proving. I Italian Action Is Pleasing. PARIS, May 6 (Havas). The newspa- pers generally express satisfaction with I the decision of the Italian delegation to be present V ednesday when the peace treaty Is delivered to the Germans. They look upon the action of the Italians as a sign oX solidarity between the aires, and point out "that the return of the 1 talians will baffle any German maneuver ma-neuver to cause dissension among the five great powers. The belief is held that Italy will help In finding ways and means for a satisfactory solution of the Adriatic problem. The newspapers also are pleased over the solution of the Belgian question of observing that a peace which did not repair the losses of Belgium would be unacceptable. CHINESE SEEKING RIGHT TO ATTEND TREATY CEREMONY PARIS, May 6. The Chinese delegation delega-tion to the peace conference has appealed to President Wilson to intercede with the conference officials to have China included among- the powers permitted to attend the presentation of the peace Chamber Committee Indorses. BRUSSELS, Monday, May 5 (Havas). The foreign relations committee of the chamber of deputies today approved unanimously the decision of the crown council and the government to sign the peace treaty. No Compromise Arranged. j PARIS. Monday, May 5. No actual compromise of the Adriatic problem has been arranged with the Italian delegates to the peace conference, now on their way back to Paris, so far as is known here tonight. Members of the Italian delegation now In Paris stated today that dispatches In German newspapers suggesting that Italy' had broken with the entente have made it imperative for the Italians to demonstrate demon-strate that they are still loyal to the allies. In this connection. It was noted Marquis Imperial!, the Italian ambassa-1 ambassa-1 dor at London, represented Italy at the meeting of the organization commission of the league of nations. Will Suspend Blacklist. PARIS. May 6. The supreme economic council has decided, pending the signing of tho peace treaty, to suspend the financial fi-nancial blacklist, and neutral countries are free to extend credits of any kind to Germany or German citizens. German-owned cash balances and bills In neutral countries are made available by the council in payment for imports. Proceeds of exports from Germany mav be used freely in payment for permitted Imports. Stephen Pichon Is Honored. PARIS, Monday May 5. Stephen Pichon, Pi-chon, tho minister of foreign affairs of Prance, was elected chairman of tlie pro-vlsional pro-vlsional organization of the le'gue of nations na-tions today, according to an ofibMal statement state-ment issued after the meet lug which wus held at the American headimarters-S;d headimarters-S;d Pr:c Drummond of Great Brltuln assumed as-sumed his duties as acting secretary gfiiural, an ol'ilce to which he was ciect- at tho meeting of the peace delegatus last week. In adopting the rules of the temporary oi ganization, care was taken by the commit com-mit tee that nothing of a permanent nature na-ture was doiip previous to the ratlflca- (Continued on Pago 9, Coluriii 2.) TERMS PROTESTED BY SEVERAL ENVOYS (Continued from Pae Eight.) t i n of the p e a c o treaty by the V r. i t e 1 Stales senate. |