THE COUNCIL OF FOUR


In that case operations would be resumed in an attempt to achieve
thereby the ends which the absence of any Gdvernment would leave
in suspense; for instance, the payment of indemnities. For this
purpose operations would be directed in such manner as to take
possession of the centres of enemy wealth such as, so far as Germany
is concerned, the Mines of the Ruhr Basin, with a view to securing
by the occupation and exploitation of those centres the fulfillment of
the Clause set forth in the Treaty.
With regard to Austria however, where the employment of such
means might prove deficient, it appears especially urgent to check the
development of Bolshevism by a prompt occupation of political
centres and railways having their termini therein, in order to secure
the communications of the troops of occupation.
3. Question put :-"In the case in which the German Government
would be able to sign the Treaty of Peace on behalf of the whole of
Germany, with the exception of Bavaria, on account of its jurisdic-
tion neither being recognised nor existing in point of fact in that
country."
In that case it would be necessary, after having treated with
Germany, to reduce Bavaria by military action taken in concert with
Italy, an operation which at the present time offers no difficulties.
In any one of the cases contemplated it would no doubt be neces-
sary to revert to a certain extent to the enforcement of the Blockade;
this question is not dealt with here, as it is in the province of the
Admirals who are being likewise consulted.
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M.79                  Appendix II to CF4
[Note From the Naval Representatives of the Allied and Associated
Powers]
NAVAL AcTIoN IN THE EVENT OF NON-SIGNATURE BY ENEMY PowERS
OF THE TREMA  S OF PEACE
In conformity with the request of the President of the Supreme.
Council of 8 April, addressed to Admiral Wemyss, the Admirals
representing in Paris the Navies of the United States of America,
the British Empire, France and Italy met on 10 April to consider
the steps to be taken in each of the contingencies mentioned in the
President's memorandum. They submit the attached report for the
consideration of the Council.
2. If any of the enemy Powers refuse to sign the Treaty of
Peace, hostilities against such Power no doubt would be resumed,
but in the second contingency, where the non-signature of the Treaty


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