PEACE CONGRESS

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 116, 10 February 1919, Page 5

PEACE CONGRESS

THE CONDUCT OF BUSINESS DOMINANCE OF PRESIDENT WILSON HIS PRESTIGE IN EUROPE By.Telegraah-Press Association-Copyright Paris, February 7. President Wilson has cancelled his visit to Belgium. He has conferred with Mr. Lloyd George regarding the business arrangements of the Conference after his departure for the United States. -Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. (Rec. February 9, 5.5 p.m.) New York, February 7. The "Chicago News" Paris correspondent says: "What will happen after President Wilson goes home, during the weeks intervening before his return to Paris, is a question occupying .the minds of thoughtful men who appreciate his extraordinary dominance at the Peace Conference. President Wilson's prestige in Europe is as vast to-day as six weeks ago, perhaps vaster. It is almost incredible how he has retained the hold on the popular imagination. One European Premier said: 'President Wilson can overturn my Government in one hour if he wishes.'" -Aiw.-N.Z. Cable Assn.. SESSIONS/TO BE RESUMED ON MARCH 12. (Eec. February 9, 5.5 p.m.) New York, February 7. Tho "New York Tribune's" Paris correspondent says: President Wilson will return to France after March 4 in order to attend the Peace Conference, which .will resume its sessions on March 12.— Aue,-N.Z. Cable Assn. BULK OF WOfflfwSSED ON TO COMMITTEES (Rec, February 9, 5.5 p.m.) Paris, February 7. 4. competent authority explains that the bulk of the Conference's work has been rmssed on to committees, excepting French and Italian questions. There have been many informal conversations between the representatives of the leading powers on big questions in order to ascertain how they stood. It is not likely that any of the committees will report until the full council reassembles. The framework of the League of Nations may be considered at a plenary session next week, prior to President .Wilson s departure. Although there' is nothing in the British Constitution to compel it, it is quite certain that ,the League's constitution will be submitted to Parliament. It must, however, go before the American Senate—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. THE SIGNING OF PEACE EXPECTED BY MIDSUMMER, (Rec. February 9, 5.5 p.m.) Paris, February 7. There is every reason to expect that peace will be signed by midsummer. The British Empire is not likely to have much to grieve over in tho peace terms — ■ Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. THE BRITISH DELEGATION LOED MILNEft TO ACT DURING ME. LLOYD GEORGE'S ABSENCE. (Rec. February 9, 5.5 p.m.) Paris, February 8. Lord Milner will act for the British delegation during Mr. Lloyd George's absenco.-Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. THE MISSION TO POLAND SIB JOSEPH WARD LIKELY TO BE •■A-MEMBBR. (Eec. February 9, 5.5 p.m.) Paris, February 7. .Owing to health reasons- General Botha •will not go to Poland,. and tho position has been offered to Sir' Joseph .Ccok. The latter is not likely to go, and Sir Joseph Ward, who is in London, will probably bo p.sked.— Ahs.-N.Z. Cable Assn. DISCUSSION ON PACIFIC ISLANDS' CONTROL THREE POSSIBILITIES OUTLINED. (Eec. February 9, 5.5 p.m.) Paris, February 7. ■ In view of tho Australian Labour Party's cable message'to President WilFon, it is interesting to note that direct control of the Pacific Mauds by flic League of Nations l-cceiverl only (ho barest mention durine the colonial dis : mission. Three possibilities wore outlined—the League of Nations to have direct controlover the ex-German territories, control by mandate, and annexation. The first was quickly discarded on the grounds that condominiums hail failfd. fspeciallv in Morocco and Central Africn. hanvnpring development ami causing endless friction owing to maladministration. President Wilson, indeed, objected to the word "intevnatio-inliMtion." as it was associated with failures,and nolirieat cliques. He referred to neutralisation, but the best sovernni»nt was h-r a wandn.te from the world , ."—Ans.N.Z. Cable lAssn. (Rec. February 9. .5.5 D.m.) Paris, February 8. Now that the warmth over Inpt week's rolonial decisions is cooling there is a feelinp anion; some of the overseas representatives fhat the colonies will eventually come off very well. ✓ ■Mr. Hushes, in nn interview, stated thnt the mandatory could "ot 1)9 considered safis-facton , until Australia knew its nature. He intended to presi the Conference to i«ue mandatories it.Felf, peur'in" the constitution of +!<« League of NnHon=. which will inevifaWv irnnire much time.—An?:-N.Z. Cable Assn. BELGIUM'S TERRITORIAL DESIRES \ Paris, February. 6. Belgium desires the incorporation of Luxemburg, which contains a preponderance of Belgian subjects, and also the Dutch territory south of the Scheldt, including free-navigation of the Scheldt to Antwerp: Belgium is prepared to offer Holland certnin territorial exchanges.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. OBJECTIONS wWret TREATIES Paris, February 7. The American delegation indicates thnt it has pressing objections (o the secret treaties go far as they ore Incompatible with the nrinciples of the League of j Nations.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. CHINO-JAPANESE TREATIES ! NO SECRET STIPULATIONS. (Rec. February 9, 5.5 p.m.) Paris, February 6. Baron Makino states that Japan is willing to return Tsing-tau to China. There were no secret stipulations, in the treatv of 1015. The treaty with China in 1918 regarding the Shan'tung occupation does not contain anything not known to the United States and the Allies. Japan did not seek territory in China, only friendly co-operation and peaceful relo-tions.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. JAPANESE-AMERICAN AGREEMENT CHINESE DELEGATES WILL ASIC FOE ITS ANNULMENT. , (Rec. February 9, 11 p.m.) Paris, February 7. The Chinese Peace Delegation will ask j for the annulment of the agreement made by Viscount Ishii and Mr. R. Lansing (United Stales Secretary uf State), us being conlrary to President Wilson's fourteen points.—Aue.-N.Z. Cable'Assn. THE ADRIATIC DISPUTES Paris, February 7. It , is believed that Italy and Serbia, as the result of a meeting of the Premiers, will reach a compromise on the Adriatic disputes.-Aue.-N.Z. Cable A6sn.