GERMAN NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 104, 27 January 1919, Page 5

GERMAN NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

THE STATE OF PARTIES

CANDIDATES FOR THE PRESIDENCY By Telegraph-Press Association-Copyright Amsterdam, January 22. Out of 212 results the Majority Socialists have secured OS seats, the Democrats; 40, and the Centre Party 35. It is likely that Hen- Ebert will continue to be. Chancellor. Herr Naumann, who is regarded as Germany's finest orator, ia strongly, supported for the Presidency; but the Independents are running von Eichorn. '-.Jt is expected that the German National Assembly will meet at Weimar on February 6.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. (Rec. January 26, 5.5 p.m.) Copenhagen, January 23. The final results of the German elec-' tions show that the Government Socialists gained IG9 seats and the Independent Socialists 29. Several women were elect-ed—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. COALITION OF MAJORITY SOCIAL- • ISTS AND DEMOCRATS. (Rec. January 26, 5.5 p.m.) Paris, January 23. A German wireless message states that it is presumed that the German Majority Socialists will coalesce with the Democrats. For common government the National Assembly will propose that provisional central authorities be established until the riew Imperial Constitution comes into force.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. . COALjraiKES REGARDED AS POLITICAL-MOVE AGAINST EBERT. ' . (Eec. January 26, 5.5 p.m.) Rotterdam, January 23. Fresh coal strikes throughout Germany are regarded as a political move against Ebert. Dusseldorf will proclaim the «* cialisation of the mines.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. FREE PASSAGE THROUGH POLAND DEMANDED FOR GERMAN' TROOPS. ' (Rec. January' 26, 5.5 p.m.) , ' Paris, January 23. ' Ihe German Government has requested the Polish Government to grant free passage to German itroo'ps returning from the Ukraine, adding that if the Polish Government declined the troops would force their way through Poland. Tie reply of the Polish Government insisted upon the disarmament of the troops for concession of the requisite rolling stock and permission for the Poles to immediately occupy Vilna, together with the use of the German munitions and other equipment.—Aue.-N.Z. Cable Assn . THE EXPEDITIoTtO POLAND ENGLISH PAPERS. PROTEST. (Rec. January 26, 5.5 p.m.). London, January 23. The "Morning Post" draws attention to the fact that Germany is sending troops to Poland, in spite of England's remonstrances. Germany has insolently expressed surprise that, she shall bo requested to refrain from provocation of the Polish inhabitants in East and West Prussia, Silesia, and Posen, suggesting that Britain has inadequate information, and; she proceeds, to accuse the Poles of provoking the Germans'.' The newspaper adds: "If the Allies permit Germany to attack Poland they will not only acquiesce in a crime, but acknowledge that Germany is not conquered:" The newsSapor demands firmer methods.—Aus.'.Z. Cable Assn. HINDENBURG COMMANDING THE FORCE. London, January 23. The "Morning Post's" correspondent confirms the report that von Hindenburg is in command "of the expedition against the Poles.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. . WARNINGjrb~DENMARK AGAINST ATTEMPTED OCCUPATION OF SCHLESWIG. (Rec. January 26, 5.5.p.m.) .■. ■. Copenhagen, January 23. The German Government threatens to oppose any Danish attempt at the military occupation of. Schleswig with all the means at its disposal, and draws attention to its preparations against Poland by way of, warning to Denmark.—Aue.N.Z. Cable Assn.' \■• ;