Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 114, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 May 1919 — FOCH PREPARES TO STRIKE [ARTICLE]

FOCH PREPARES TO STRIKE

Will Resume Military Operations if Germany Refuses to Sign. I *aris, Ma y 15.—Persisten t rumors that have filled the air for some days to the effect that Marshal Foch, dissatisfied with the military securities demanded from Germany in the peace treaty, was about to resign, were exploded when it was learned the marshal was sent to the Rhine by the “big four’’ in order that he be ready to resume military operations in case Germany refuses to sign. The food blockade will be renewed to the fullest extent the moment that Germany announces refusal to sign the treaty—if she does. In case she signs, however, the blockade will be lifted immediately.