THE ARMISTICE.
"GERMAN SLIMNESS.""
TIGHTENING THE CONDITIONS. (By Cable.—Press Association.—Copyright.) (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) PARIS, January 13. Marshal Foch was present _at tho meeting of military and technical experts of the Allied Army, at which; questions concerning the carrying out or the armistice were discussed and' tad new conditions examined. The delegates considered the Polish question, and decided on the manner of sending reinforcements for the Polish troops, and also discussed the question of Gorman commercial shipping, which will be used by the Allies as compensation for the tonnago sunk by submarines. The conference also considered tho question of German ports, which it is contemplated to occupy, as a guarantee, of carrying ont tho armistice and as a punishment for obstructions hitherto raised! by Germany. Other questions discussed included the German gold reserve, and tho victualling of Germany. In connexion with the rev ictu ailing of Germany, it is understood that Marshal Foch has been granted extended powers of utilising the ports, owing to evidence givon to the WTar Council of Germany's slimnoss in seeking to evade the armistice conditions ■whenever possible. Tho War Council is determined that Germany will not be allowed to crush Poland before tho Peace Conference decided Poland's status. It is understood that tho War Council is notifying Germany that sho must cease hostilities against Poland at a certain date. It is understood that the new armistice conditions give Marshal Foch and the Allied generals a freer hand, enabling them to take the initiative if circumstances demand. AMERICA'S ATTITUDE. LONDON, January 13. The Paris correspondent of the "Daily Express" says a belief provails that there has been a difference of opinion regarding the armistice terms, America generally favouring the policy of giving Germanv a chance to got on her legs, as nothing,is to be gamed by jressing her too hard, while everything is to be gained by creating conditions favourable to the formation of a stable Government. GVeat curiosity is felt regarding the American attitude on such questions as the future of Luxemburg, Syria, and the German, colonies. DEMOBILISATION. (Australian and N. 2. Cable Association.) (Received Januarv 16th, 8.5 p.m.) WASHINGTON, January 12. General March has announced that 693,889 American soldiers have been demobilised, and 3,525,651 British. GERMANY'S GOLD RESERVE. ("Tho Times.") (Received January 16th, 7.20 p.m.) PAIUS, January 15. The Allies have taken steps to secure Germany's gold reserve, which is estimated at £100,000,000.
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Press, Volume LV, Issue 16423, 17 January 1919, Page 7
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400THE ARMISTICE. Press, Volume LV, Issue 16423, 17 January 1919, Page 7
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