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THE PEACE CONGRESS

BRITISH DELEGATION TO VERSAILLES OVERSEAS REPRESEN- - TATIVES t j By TeleEraph-PrcKS Afisociatiou--Copvrieht Prlris, December 17. The Paris correspondent of the New .York "World" states Hint it is definitely nettled that the British delegation for the preliminary peace negotiations will consist of Mr. Lloyd George, Mr. Bonar ■ Law, Mr. A. J. Balfour, and probably Mr. G. N. Barnes. The delegation will j be accompanied by Sir Robert Bordeu 1 (Premier of. Canada), Mr.- W. M. 1 Hughes (Prime Minister of Australia), ' iind General Botha (Premier of South Africa). It is understood that these will lake part only in tho preliminaries, and will not have a placo at the Peace Conference. .Lord Northcliffe has arrived. It is understood that he will use his influence to prevent any weakening of the demands for the full punishment of Germany. He will demand abolition of the censorship between England and i France. General Botha (Premier of South i Africa) and }\k party have landed at ; Tilbury.-Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. :' THE COLONIAL PREMIERS. ■ (Rec. December 19, 0.5 a.m.) New York, December 18. The New York "World's" Paris correspondent .says that the colonial Premiers will be present at the preliminary Peace Conference, but it is understood that they will not attend Iks final negotiations.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Afin. FREEDOM OF THE SEAS mr. Roosevelt on the british navy: New York, December 17. Mr, Roosevelt, in an interview, said that the United States was not as important a factor in. winning tho war as Italy, France, or England. "Britain's very life depends on her Navy. It is not of much consequence for us to have the greatest Navy in the world," ho said. "M r o are in no dangov from Britain; on tho oontrary, wo can depend upon British naval aid in -time of necessity. Our own Navy should be ample to protect the American coast."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. THE GERMANjioLONIES AMERICAN SENATOR'S CONVICTION New York, December 17. Senator Lodge, in an interview, said: "After learning of the horrible mistreatment of tho natives in tho German colonies, I am certain that the colonies should not be returned to Germany."— Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn. IRISH QUESTIoYaT THE PEACE CONFERENCE Vancouver, December Hi. Mass meetings in San Francisco demanded that President Wilson shall use his position at tho Peace. Conference in favour of selPgovornment for Ireland.— Aue.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ' ALLIED' FINANCIAL JJNION TO FLOAT INTERNATIONAL LOAN. (Roc. December 18, 8 p.m.) Paris, December 17. Tho French Government is considering a proposal for an Allied financial union to float an international loan of five hundred thousand million francs, and distributed on the basis, of population m<l uroduction.-T-"The Times." THE JEWISH STATE OF PALESTINE QUESTION FOR THE CONFERENCE. (Bee. December 19, 0.5 a.m.) New York, December 18. The American Jewish Congress at Philadelphia decided to fiend delegates to Franco in order to co-operate with the Zionist organisations with the 'purpose of assuring recognition of Palestine as a Jewish State by the Peace Conference.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. THE LASH 'OF TRUTH FRENCH GENERAL SCARIFIES THE GERMANS OF MAINZ. (Roc. December 18, 7.30 p.m.) Amsterdam, December 17. When tho French army under Generals Mangin and Fayollo entered Mainz a deputation of leading citizens waited ou the generals, who wore established in tho palace of the Duke of Hesse, and stated that they were willing to work loyally under the French. • General Fayplle, replying, frankly told them that the war which Germany had .forced upon the world was the most unjust and cruel ever known. It had been marked by a refinement of barbarity tl.afc had received world-wide condemnation. He referred to the ravaging of Belgium and' France as "armed robbery, not war." It had turned the country into a desert and made terrorism a system. That was the situation for which they remained responsible. General I'ayolle added that he knew that they feared reprisals, but they might rely on the traditions of France, who never made women and children responsible or destroyed for the mere pleasure of doing damage. They need not fear for their persons or goods.—Heuter. MYSTERY ABOUT BULGARIA GERMAN STORIES OF ABDICATION UNTRUE. (Rec. December IS, 7.30 p.m.) London, December 17. Telegraphic communication with Bulgaria has practically ceased for several weeks. News 'via Sofia shows that the German reports of tho abdication and (light of King Boris, and the establishment ofi a Republican Government, were quite untrue. Boris is still king. He concurred willingly in the formation of a Democratic Ministry under M. Theodoroff.—Reuter. PROVISIONAL PRESIDENT OP PORTUGAL Lisbon, December 17. Admiral Canto Castro, Minister of Marine, has been elected Provisional President of Portugal.—Aus.-N.Z. .Cable Assn.-Reuter. FURTHER DETAILS OF THE ASSASSINATION PLOT. (Rec. December 18, 8 p.m.) Lisbon, December 17. Senhor Paes's assassin is> Rodrigues Dearo, a. commercial traveller. He begged the crowd to give him time to make a confession. He declared that he originated the plot, which extended to Oporto, where another gang awaited the President. During the commotion and the subsequent firing the commandant of the Lisbon garrison was killed and twelve persons wero wounded. The public paraded the streets crying, "Death to t>j traitors!" Dr. Cainanho, leader of the Unionistsin tho Chamber of Deputies, and Senhor Mugalhaes Lima, leader of the Republicans, havo been arrested. A letter addressed to Lima was found on Senhor Paes's assassin.—"The Times." THE COTTON STRIKE SETTLEMENT UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED BY THK OPERATIVES. London, December 17 . A meeting of cotton operatives in Manchester unanimously unproved the wltlenient of tho strike" The operatives have '■ received an advance of 50 per cent, on the standard piece price-list, which is . about 10 per cent, below the full claim, j but more than tho employers offered , originally. —Aus.-N.Z, Calilo Assn. <

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Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 72, 19 December 1918, Page 5

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THE PEACE CONGRESS Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 72, 19 December 1918, Page 5

THE PEACE CONGRESS Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 72, 19 December 1918, Page 5

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