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THREE INTERESTING QUESTIONS

London, January 15,

Three questions concerning the opening session of the Peace Conference on Saturday dominate the public interest. These are: Will the session be secret? Will the Bolshevik problem or the League of Nations be first considered? And, will 51. Clemenceau or President Wilson preside? It is impossible to learn whether, the session, will be secret: it is expected that the League of Nations, will be the first question considered since M. Clemenceau has pledged himself to that effect; and it is most likely that M. Clemenceau will preside, as President Wilson will • attend merely as a member of the American delegation.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assu.

PRESS TPRESIiNTATIVES TO BE ■ADSHTCD

(Rec January 19, 5.5 p.m.)

Paris, January 17. Mr. A. J. Fraser. states that the conference is mainly occupied with discussing Press suggestions for an order of publicity. The Journalists' Conference demanded actual representation at the sittings, hut the French journalists dissented and withdrew.' The British, American, and Italian journalists then submitted proposals, and tho Peace Conference, after a prolonged sitting, agreed to admit the Press, with reservations with regard to sittings in camera.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE TO BE ISSUED.

(Rec. January 19, 11 p.m.) London, January 16. It is officially stated in Paris that the only authorised accounts of the conference proceedings will be communiques. Delegates aro pledged not to divulge tho proceedings. There is some doubt as to tho meaning of this. Several London newspapers interpret it to mean that uuofficial reports must, not be published. The "Daily Express" states that French newspapers are threatened with severe penalties for publishing unauthorised reports. -The prohibition was a French proposal. Only President Wilson resisted it. British correspondents strongly and unitedly protested to Mr. Lloyd George., It is likely that the conference will issue a daily' supplementary rep_ort. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-

ENGLISH NEWSPAPERS PROTEST. (Kec. January 19, 11 p.m.) London, January 16. Several English uowsgapers strongly protest against the ban on newis ; after the expense of arranging special reporting staffs on an unprecedented scale.—-Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

PUBLICITY SCHEME BEING FORMULATED. (Bee. January 19, 5.5 p.m.) Paris, January 16. \ ■ Following on protests sent to Mr. Lloyd Georgo by the British Empire Press correspondents and by American Press representatives to President Wilson, the Peace Conference, before announcing its decision in regard to publicity, sent representatives to a meeting of 'French , , British, American, and Italian journalists, and requested them to formulate a scheme for securing fuller publicity. Tho British journalists favoured one of tlieir members being appointed to attend the Conference and furnish, a semi-official statement daily. The Americans appealed for practically an open Conference.' The point will probably come , on for consultation and be dealt with by tho Pence Conference to-morrow. — Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

EUROPEAN SECRET DIPLOMACY

CONDEMNED IN THE UNITED ■ STATES SENATE. (Rec. January 19, 5.5 p.m.) : Washington, January 17. Senator Johnson, .speaking in the Senate, said it was humiliating to see the United States President sitting with his lips closed amidst- the meshes of European secret diplomacy, A strictly American policy was wanted. Senator Borah strenuously protested against the secrecy observed in the Conference. President Wilson's demand for open diplomacy was seontod. —Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn. .

THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS

QUESTION REFEBKED TO AN IN- . TER'-ALLIED COMMISSION. (Rec. January 19, 5.5 p.m.) Paris, January 18. The Peace Conference has decided to refer the question of the League of Nations to an Inter-Allied Commission for an early report. Germany will not be represented until everything of importance is settled.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

PROSPECTS OF AGREEMENT • FAVOURABLE. ; (Rec. January 19, 5.5 p.m.) New York, January 17. A cable message from President Wilson states that the prospect of an agreement on the question of a League of Nations is at present of the most favourable character.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. .

FUTURE OF CONSTANTINOPLE. (Rec. January 19, 11.45 p.m.) < New York, January 16. The United Press Paris correspondent states that Greeco will request that Constantinople be made the capital of Greece or the international capital of the League of Nations. The correspondent learns that Italy has definitelj abandoned her imperialistic programme, and accepted the Anglo-American ideas of a democratic peace, thus removing a stumbling-block at the conference. Interest is attached to the American plan of the League of Nations, which it. is oxpected President Wilson will announce at the opening session of the Conference. Lord Robert Cecil has cfpHared that the French plan will bp most dependable.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ' • •

THE FRENCH DEMANDS

ENEMY TO BEAR THE FINANCIAL BURDEN. . London, January 16. The Exchange Telegraph Agency in Paris states that France has formulated the following demands: —Tho enemy shall bear the bnrden of the Frenoh war loans and , pensions, and shall repay the fines, imposts, and taxes levied in the occupied territory; shall pay a general indemnity for all tha destruction during the war—for example, of machinery; tools, and securities; and shall indemuitfy the French collieries, factories, landlords, and farmers for the period during which their capital has been unproductive.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

THE HOPES OF GREECE

OUTLINED BY M. VBNIZELOS. Paris, January 15. ' M. Venizelos states that Greece hopes to realise the project of Greater Greece, based upon nationality, by the acquisition of portions of Northern Epirus, Thrace, Asia Minor, and the Aegean Islands. Nearly three million Greeks live in South-East Europe outside the present boundaries of Greece. Though tho claim for Thrace cuts off Bulgaria from the Aegean Sea, Greece Is willing to provide an outlet. Greece can historically claim Constantinople, but an international solution of that matter would ho best.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

THE ITALIAN CLAIMS

BOUNDARIES OF JUGO-SI/AVIA AND ITALY.

London, January 16.

The "Daily Telegraph's" Milan correspondent says: "The great conference question for Italy is the settlement of the boundaries of Jugo-Slavia and Italy. The depths to which the Italian people are stirred is incredible to outsiders. The vast majority believe that if Italian claims are denied Italy's sacrifices in the war will have been in vain.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. (Rec. January 19, 11 p.m.) London, January 16. It is reported that President Wilson disagrees >with Italy's claim to Fiume, and considers that it should bo an outlet for the South Slav and other States.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. SERIOUS SITUATION BETWEEN SLAVS AND ITALIANS. London, January 16. The Geneva correspondant of the "Daily Express" writes that a telegram from Innsbruck reports a serious situation between the Slavs and Italians, and that mobilisation has been ordered in the South Slav countries next week, including ten elite classes, who will endeavour to get in touch with the Czechs at Pressburs;. The chief centre of the trouble is Fiume, to which the Italians are sending a fleet to support their troops.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

CZECHOSLOVAKS AND AUSTRIA -

THE TERRITORIAL DIFFERENCES. (Rec.January 20, 0.30 a.m.) Vionna, January 15. The French Government's Note has been received, and declines tl e German proposal regarding the seel lenient of the territorial diffronees Leiivowi tlie Ozeoho-Slovaks and Austria by arbitration, and further declares Uitit the line of demarcatiou fixed by General Dcsperey must remain until settled l.y the Peace Conference. Austria accepts the decision.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

THE ATTITUDE OF AUSTRALIA MR. HUGHES INTERVIEWED. Paris, January 17. Interviewed, Mr. W. M. Hughes, Prime Minister- of tbe Commonwealth, said: "Australia waufcs the German islands and indemnities, and opposes intervention ■' in Russia. Australia does not want promiscuous immigration.

"Australia favours the League of Nations, and demands the right to make whatever economic arrangements fihe pleases. She also opposes the freedom of the seas arrangement, as that would limit Great Britain's supremacy.

Mr. Hughes favours military support for Poland.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

DISPATCH OF FOOD TO GERMANY

AN IMPASSE REACHED. (Rec. January 20, 1 a.m.) i London, January 16. The "Morning Post's" correspondent states that President Wilson at recent sessions' of the Conference urged the dispatch of food to Germany as the only means of combating Bolshevism. The' President considers the matter to be vital. Other members' did not see tlffl matter in the same light. The situation resembled an impasse. If there is no solution President Wilson may return heme. — Aus.-N.Z. Cable. Assn.

SINN FEIN DELEGATES APPOINTED

(Rec. January 20, 1 a.m.) London, January 16. The Sinn Fein members of the House of Commons at Dublin yesterday discussed the National Assembly o.uestion, and appointed De Valera, Griffiths, and Sir Horace Plnnkett delegates to the Peace Conference.— A us.N.Z. Cable Assn.

THE DANGER IN THE FAR EAST

PRESIDENT OF CHINA INTER- • VIEWED. (Rec. January 20, 0.30 a.m.) New York, January 16. Mr. Carl Ackerman, the "New York Times" Peking correspondent, interviewed President Hsu Hai Chang, who said: "If tho League of Nations does not beconiq a reality the world's greatest aspiration peaceward wili bo unfulfilled. The Far East may become a region dangerously affected unless the Great Powers check the inordinate ambitions of the militarists throughout the world." ■

Mr. Ackerman adds: impossible to travel in the Far East without realising that, while the great war has ended in Europe, another is rapidly approaching in the Pacific, where there are conflicts of interests; There are opposing policies regarding Siberia, Manchuria,' and 'China which can be peacefully adjusted only if the facts are placed , before the Peace Con-gress."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

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Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 98, 20 January 1919, Page 5

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THREE INTERESTING QUESTIONS Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 98, 20 January 1919, Page 5

THREE INTERESTING QUESTIONS Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 98, 20 January 1919, Page 5

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