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Sailor Steve · 03-06-19, 01:10 AM

Wednesday, March 5, 1919

PARIS PEACE CONFERENCE
Day 36

M Pichon's hotel suite, Quai d’Orsay, 15:00

1. M Clemenceau opens the meeting with the announcement that he has received an application from the Belgian Delegation for Representation on the Supreme Council of Allied and Associated Nations. Belgium claims to have as strong an interest as any other Nation on the Council, and it would be difficult to refuse this request. Mr Balfour agrees it would be difficult to refuse, but allowing Belgian Delegates would open the door to other Small Powers making the same request, such as Poland, which has a vital interest in the decisions made. Mr Lansing says that the Bohemians might well claim an equal interest.

Mr House says the difference is that while the others are newly created States, the Belgians fought the entire war on the side of the Allies. Mr Balfour is not sure the distinction can be sustained. He would like to see a Representative from every Small Power sitting on the Council but that might seriously reduce the Council's ability to do business.

M Clemenceau points out that Delegates from every nation are already allowed to sit on the Council when the subject at hand is of interest to them. It is agreed that Belgium should only be allowed to sit on the Council according to that rule, that is when the subject is of direct importance to Belgium.

2. M Clemenceau says that the Danish House of Representatives has sent a special Delegation to be heard in the matter of Schleswig. As the Danish Minister had already been heard, he suggested that this Danish Delegation be referred to the special Commission on Belgian Affairs, to which the Danish claims had been referred. There are no objections, and it is agreed to refer the Danish Minister to the Commission on Belgian Affairs.

3. M Clemenceau says that Luxembourg has requested to be given a hearing. Luxembourg is not an Allied Power (if a power at all) but neutral or possibly enemy. The present Government in Luxembourg has not been officially recognized. He thinks that Luxembourg need not be heard for the time being. It is agreed that Luxembourg will not be given a hearing.

4. M Clemenceau says that Marshal Foch has submitted a Report of financial rather than military interest on the subject of the cost of maintaining the Allied Army of occupation in Germany. As this report has only just been distributed, it cannot be advantageously discussed immediately, but would be referred to the Finance Committee or put on the Agenda of a future meeting.It is agreed to postpone discussion of this report.

5. M Clemenceau says that he has received a proposal from the American Delegation requiring that the Commissions and Committees should attach to their Reports, to be handed in on the 8th or 15th March special drafting for such articles as were to find a place in the preliminary Peace Treaty. He suggests that examination of this proposal, which he understood was due to Mr Lansing, should be postponed to the meeting on Thursday, March 6th. This is agreed to.

6. M Jules Gambon delivers a report on the request by the Powers With Special Interests for increased representation on the Economic and Financial Councils. At a meeting of the Delegations of the Smaller Powers on Monday, March 3rd, Senhor Epitacio Pessoa of Brazil, represented the Small Powers in demanding 10 Delegates rather than 5 to the Economic and Financial Councils. This is not directed against the Great Powers but against perceived privileged treatment for the European Small Powers.

Mr House says it is his view that the original allowance of 5 Delegates should be maintained. Mr Lansing objects that some of the listed Powers - Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru - had never even declared war on Germany. Cuba and Nicaragua had both declared war, but were not listed among the ten Nations to be represented on the two Councils.

It is decided that the Small Powers should be restricted to the 5 total Representatives to each Council originally stated.

7. M Clemenceau raises the subject of supplying food to the former Austro-Hungarian Nations separately from Germany. After a lengthy discussion on how the food is to be paid for, delivered, and protected, it is decided to put of finalizing the plans until a later meeting.

8. Marshal Foch brings up a request from Germany that German troops be allowed to assist Poland in the struggle against Russian Bolshevism. This is put off for a later meeting.

9. General Jvoznenovitch of Montenegro reads a lengthy statement detailing Montenegro's history and its recognition by the Allied Councils. The General's purpose is to deny rumors that Montenegro wishes to become part of Serbia. Nothing could be further from the truth. Montenegro's desire is to be recognized as an Independent Nation and to take full part in the Peace Conference and the League of Nations. Their wish is to have all Serbian troops removed from their country immediately.

M Clemenceau thanks the Montenegrin Delegation, which then withdraws from the chambers. No decision is taken as to when discussions on this matter will begin, and the meeting is adjourned.

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Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Wednesday, March 5, 1919 PARIS PEACE CONFERENCE Day 36 M Pichon's hotel suite, Quai d’Orsay, 15:00 1. M Clemenceau opens the meeting with the announcement that he has received an application from the Belgian Delegation for Representation on the Supreme Council of Allied and Associated Nations. Belgium claims to have as strong an interest as any other Nation on the Council, and it would be difficult to refuse this request. Mr Balfour agrees it would be difficult to refuse, but allowing Belgian Delegates would open the door to other Small Powers making the same request, such as Poland, which has a vital interest in the decisions made. Mr Lansing says that the Bohemians might well claim an equal interest. Mr House says the difference is that while the others are newly created States, the Belgians fought the entire war on the side of the Allies. Mr Balfour is not sure the distinction can be sustained. He would like to see a Representative from every Small Power sitting on the Council but that might seriously reduce the Council's ability to do business. M Clemenceau points out that Delegates from every nation are already allowed to sit on the Council when the subject at hand is of interest to them. It is agreed that Belgium should only be allowed to sit on the Council according to that rule, that is when the subject is of direct importance to Belgium. 2. M Clemenceau says that the Danish House of Representatives has sent a special Delegation to be heard in the matter of Schleswig. As the Danish Minister had already been heard, he suggested that this Danish Delegation be referred to the special Commission on Belgian Affairs, to which the Danish claims had been referred. There are no objections, and it is agreed to refer the Danish Minister to the Commission on Belgian Affairs. 3. M Clemenceau says that Luxembourg has requested to be given a hearing. Luxembourg is not an Allied Power (if a power at all) but neutral or possibly enemy. The present Government in Luxembourg has not been officially recognized. He thinks that Luxembourg need not be heard for the time being. It is agreed that Luxembourg will not be given a hearing. 4. M Clemenceau says that Marshal Foch has submitted a Report of financial rather than military interest on the subject of the cost of maintaining the Allied Army of occupation in Germany. As this report has only just been distributed, it cannot be advantageously discussed immediately, but would be referred to the Finance Committee or put on the Agenda of a future meeting.It is agreed to postpone discussion of this report. 5. M Clemenceau says that he has received a proposal from the American Delegation requiring that the Commissions and Committees should attach to their Reports, to be handed in on the 8th or 15th March special drafting for such articles as were to find a place in the preliminary Peace Treaty. He suggests that examination of this proposal, which he understood was due to Mr Lansing, should be postponed to the meeting on Thursday, March 6th. This is agreed to. 6. M Jules Gambon delivers a report on the request by the Powers With Special Interests for increased representation on the Economic and Financial Councils. At a meeting of the Delegations of the Smaller Powers on Monday, March 3rd, Senhor Epitacio Pessoa of Brazil, represented the Small Powers in demanding 10 Delegates rather than 5 to the Economic and Financial Councils. This is not directed against the Great Powers but against perceived privileged treatment for the European Small Powers. Mr House says it is his view that the original allowance of 5 Delegates should be maintained. Mr Lansing objects that some of the listed Powers - Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru - had never even declared war on Germany. Cuba and Nicaragua had both declared war, but were not listed among the ten Nations to be represented on the two Councils. It is decided that the Small Powers should be restricted to the 5 total Representatives to each Council originally stated. 7. M Clemenceau raises the subject of supplying food to the former Austro-Hungarian Nations separately from Germany. After a lengthy discussion on how the food is to be paid for, delivered, and protected, it is decided to put of finalizing the plans until a later meeting. 8. Marshal Foch brings up a request from Germany that German troops be allowed to assist Poland in the struggle against Russian Bolshevism. This is put off for a later meeting. 9. General Jvoznenovitch of Montenegro reads a lengthy statement detailing Montenegro's history and its recognition by the Allied Councils. The General's purpose is to deny rumors that Montenegro wishes to become part of Serbia. Nothing could be further from the truth. Montenegro's desire is to be recognized as an Independent Nation and to take full part in the Peace Conference and the League of Nations. Their wish is to have all Serbian troops removed from their country immediately. M Clemenceau thanks the Montenegrin Delegation, which then withdraws from the chambers. No decision is taken as to when discussions on this matter will begin, and the meeting is adjourned. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo Last edited by Sailor Steve; 03-10-19 at 05:55 PM.