Reparations Calendar
The following are the dates of the principal events connected with the reparations problem from the signing of the armistice to date:
Nov. 11, 1918 | Armistice concluded. Germany to make “reparation for damage done”. |
June 28, 1919 | Treaty of Versailles signed. Germany to pay for damages to persons and property. |
Apr. 19–26, 1920 | Conference of San Remo. Mr. Lloyd George suggests meeting with German representatives. |
May 14–16, | Conference of Lympne. Franco-British commission of experts set up to consider methods of payment. |
June 19–22, | Lympne-Boulogne conversations. International loan for Germany suggested. |
July 2–4, | Brussels Conference. France to receive 52 per cent of German payments, Britain 22 per cent. |
July 5–16, | Spa Conference. German delegates present. Percentages confirmed. Coal demands reduced. |
Dec. 16–22, | Brussels Conference of allied and German experts. Suggestions made that Allies be given a first charge on German ... |