PEACE CONFERENCE.
DOMINION REPRESENTATION. (By Cable. —Pr«M Association.— Copyright.) and Cable Awocjition.) PARIS, January 13. The character and extent _of tho representation of the British minions is still uncertain. The Dominions claim "to be regarded as actual nations, and entitled to separata representation. The Dominion Premiers attended a meeting of the Imperial T\ar Council at the Hotel Majestic. Mr Lloyd George presided. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) (Received January 16th. 7.20 p.m.) PARIS, January 15. It is understood that the arrangement of the personnel of the conference, besides granting the Dominions as a whole ample representation at all sessions, provides for extra representation for each Dominion whose interests are affected from time to time. Thus Australia's two delegates, and New Zealand's one, will attend the discussions on Germany's Pacific colonies. All the Dominions will attend in full strength at the general conference to which the smaller. nations are summoned. . • The Dominion representatives credit Mr Lloyd George with this recognition of their claims, which is considered likely to establish an important precedent in future Imperial relations. pullevgTtogether. £"Tho Times.") (Received January 16th, 7.20 p.m.) PARIS, January 15. Conference proceedings, so far, are evidently satisfactory, being marked by great cordiality and a oonciliatoiy spirit. Mr Lloyd George and President "Wilson are pulling together on every important point . The Conference decided that the labour of war prisoners should henceforth bo devoted to reconstruction in devastated areas. THE AMERICAN LEADER. LONDON. January 13._ The Paris correspondent of the "Daily Express" "says that President "Wilson carries a largo portfolio to the meetings. On every question raised he puts forward his views, insistently and emphatically. ITALY'S 'ATTITUDE. LONDON January 13. The "Daily Chronicle" states that Baron Sonnino demanded tho East Adriatic coast as a frontier to Austria -when' Austria was still compact and' formidable. Italv now need fear no external enemy. The conference can moderate the demand in the Jugo-Slav programme if this is exaggerated. (Australian and N.£. Cable Association.) (Received January 17th, 1.20 a.m.) PARIS, January 14. Owing to the resignation of Signor Nitti, Minister of Finance, on the Adriatic question, Signor Orlando has gone to Rome. ADMISSION OF BOLSHEVISTS.. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) (Received January 16th, 10.45 p.m.) NEW YORK, January 13. The papers, commenting on the Paris disclosure that Great Britain proposed dealing with the representatives of tho Russian factions, consider that such a oourse would be a grave mistake. Some consider it would be a compromise with crime. It is also pointed out that more information is needed on the question before judgment can be passed on the course proposed by Great Britain. LEAGUE OF NATIONS. AMERICAN SCHEME DRAFTED. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) (Received January 16th," 8.5 p.m.) NEW YORK, January 12. The Paris correspondent of the "New York Times" states that the draft American plan for a League of Nations has been completed, and will be published soon. It differs,.essentially from General Smuts's plan. It is expected that the American plan will be first promulgated at. the Peace Conference, and the British and French will then offer connter-plans. (Received January 16th, 8.5 p.m.) NEW YORK, January 12. Mr Babington Smith, Acting-British High Commissioner in the United States, said in a epeech that President Wilson's demand for a League of, Nations rightly interpreted the earnest desire of the whole world. "I am firmly convinced that there is unity in the aims of Great Britain and the United States. The divergencies are in means and methods, and these can easily be reconciled."
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Press, Volume LV, Issue 16423, 17 January 1919, Page 7
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