Edward M. House Papers

Memorandum [by the Secretary of State] of Subjects To Be Dealt With in the Preliminary Treaty of Peace

1.
Restoration of Peace and official relations.
2.
Restoration of commercial and financial relations subject to conditions stated.
3.
Renunciation by Germany of all territory and territorial rights outside of Europe.
4.
Minimum territory of Germany in Europe, the boundaries to be finally determined in the Definitive Treaty.
5.
Maximum military and naval establishments which Germany will be permitted to maintain, including production of munitions.
6.
Total amount of money and property to be surrendered by Germany for reparation of losses with time limit for payment and delivery.
7.
German territory and property to be held as security by the Allied and Associated Powers for the faithful performance of the undertakings by Germany until the Definitive Peace is ratified.
8.
Declaration of approval of the League of Nations.