The first of these clauses begins with the following words
: " The Allied and Associated Powers publicly arraign William II. of Hohenzollern, formerly German Emperor, not for an offence against criminal law, but for a supreme offence against inter- national morality and the sanctity of Treaties. A special Tribunal will be constituted to try the accused." It is then explained that this Tribunal will be composed of five Judges appointed by the five Great Powers. Article II. states that as the German Government have not ensured the punishment of persons accused of violating the laws and customs of war, such persons will he brought before military Tribunals appointed by the Allied and Associated Powers, and will be subject to punish- ments laid down by military law. Article IV. requires the German Government to furnish all the necessary documents and information.
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