MR. HUGHES'S INTERJECTION

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 125, 20 February 1919, Page 5

MR. HUGHES'S INTERJECTION

X SUPTURE THREATENED. Paris, February 15. The plenary session at the Quni d'Orsay, before President Wilson left for America, was turbulent. Mr. Hughes threatened a rupture at the last minute of the General Conference by demanding to be informed when the League of Nations covenant would b6 debated. M. Clemenceau answered in French thnt it would 1m difficult to say when the League would be debated. M. Clemenceau then declared the Conference .adjourned. Mr. Hughes loudly interposed, demanding that M. Clemenceau's remarks should be interpreted. All the delegates had to resume their seats while the translation was being made lor Mr. Hughes.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. australla¥war COSTS •

Melbourne, February 19. The Federal Cabinet lias decided to cable to Mr. Hughes asking him to present Australia's caso to the Peace Conference for the inclusion of the cost of the war in the indemnity claim.—Press Assn. THE ALLIES' WAR EXPENDITURE QUESTION OF REDISTRIBUTION RAISED. (Rec. February 19, 11.15 p.m.) Paris, February 17. The "Temps" 6ays that the plenipotentiaries have raised the question of redistributing the war expenditure, discussing how the burden can be most equitably divided—Router.' INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ANNUAL CONFERENCE AGREEDUPON. Paris, February IS. The Commission on International Labour, Legislation has agreed to equal representation for Governments, employers, and Labour upon an annual International Labour , Conference. The British plan has been adopted.—Aus.-N.Z. .Cable Assn.

HERR BRANTING'S EXPECTATIONS. . (Rec. February 19, 7.40 p.m.) Paris, February 17. Herr Branting communicated to M. Clemenceau the results of the Berne Socialist Conference. He stated that he was very satisfied with the interview with M. Clemenceau, who was friendly and sympathetic.. Herr Branting expressed the opinion that in a few months the International Labour Party would be allowed to place their views before the Labour Legislation Committee, and later they might be asked to 6ubmit their ideas to the League of Nations.—Reuter. THE ITALIAN-SWLAV DISPUTES

Paris, February 18. . It is. reported that Serbia has offered to submit her differences ; with Italy over the possession of Fiume to arbitration. The Italians have refused to accept arbitration by President Wilson in the dispute with the Jugo-Slavs.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. Paris, February 17. The Serbian, Croatian, and Slovene claims have been submitted to the Supreme Council, and referred to the commission which is already dealing with the disposal of the Banat.—Aus.-N.Z, Cable Assn.

THE AALAND ISLANDS

TO BE RETURNED TO SWEDEN,

New York, February 15. The Paris correspondent of the "Chicago News", states that the Italian, French, British, and American peace dolegates have agreed that the Aaland Islands shall be returned to Sweden.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. independencelFsyria sought

Paris, February 18. The Lebanon delegates to the Peace Conference seek the -independence of Syria under French protection, with a democratic constitution and no religious domination.—Aus.-N.Z, Cable Assn.

(Bee., February 19, 10.40 p.m.)

New York, February 17.

A' Paris message states that it is understood that President Wilson will probably advocate that the United States should bo the mandatory for Syria.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn.

CHINO-JAPANESE AGREEMENTS

(Hoc. February 19, 11.15 p-.ui.)

Paris, February 17. The Government has instructed its delegates to acquaint the Peace Conference with the contents of a number ofChinoJapaneso agreements, and to continue to act according to their discretion — Eeuter.