The duty of continuing the work of the inter-Allied Commission,
however, is on a very different footing. That duty is imposed upon us by the Treaty of 'Versailles, and there is no dispute about its necessity. The German Government also solemnly undertook under the Treaty to aid the work of the inter-Allied Commission in every possible way. Disagreement between 'Great Britain and France arose only when the question of method was approached. France wished to apply fresh " sanctions " to Germany immediately. On second thoughts .she proposed that an ultimatum should be -sent threatening freak sanctions if Germany did not agree without delay to -the resumption of inter-Allied military control. Great Britain did not want 'either to enforce immediately, or to threaten to enforce; fresh sanctions, but was quite willing to remind , Germany of her full responsibility for the good behaviour 'of the Crown Prince. M. Poincare, in response to the considerable anxiety expressed by his 'political supporters, has undoubtedly -made concessions. The papers of Thursday morning announce that agree- ment 'has been reached and that two Allied Notes have been -sent to Germany, the first -stating that the inter- Allied 'Commission- of 'Military 'Control will resume its work at once, and that if it should be obstructed the Allies 'will take suitable:action, and the second informing Germany that she will be held responsible- for " any dangerous consequences " the. Crown Prince's return.
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