THE ARMISTICE.

Press, Volume LV, Issue 16431, 27 January 1919, Page 7

THE ARMISTICE.

t RETENTION OF FORCES. (By Cable.—Prcea Association.—Copyright.) (Australian and Cabls Association.) LONDON, January 23. The Supreme War Council decided to appoint a committee to inquire into the strength of the forces necessary to bo maintained on the western front during the neriod of the armistice. The Allies liave agreed to send a general wireless mossago throughout the world that any parties using armed force to gain territory whose possession is subject to the Peace Conference's decision will be gravely prejudicing their claims. Tho Supreme War Council is now discussing disarmament. Tho "Evening Standard" states that Marshal Foch has already gone to Poland. DISARMAMENT. (Australian and IT.Z. Caiblo Association.) (Received January 26th, 5.5 p.m.) PARTS, January 23. Mr A. J. Fraser states that at Great Britain's instance, the Powers are discussing the abolition of conscription and disarmament. It is clear tho enemy must disarm first. "It is possible "today's meeting of the 'Supremo "War Council will deal with tho subject. The Powers are anxious to complote tho actual peace treaty at the earliest moment, in order to effect demobilisation and without awaiting tho settlement of the League of Nations' proposal or the Russian situation.