AT THE PEACE CONFERENCE

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 130, 26 February 1919, Page 5

AT THE PEACE CONFERENCE

FUTURE OF HELIGOLAND AND KIEL OPINIONS DIFFER By Telegrauh-Press Association-Copyright New' York, February 24. The Paris correspondent of the New York "World" states that he learns that tho report that Heligoland and Kiel must he dismantled has not n sound- bnsis. Americans take the view that Germany's tight to defence would be interfered with. The Americans also feel that the Kiel Canal was built by the Germa?is and runs through Germany, and it should therefore be left to the German Government to decide whether they wioh it to be fortified. 'Regarding Heligoland, thi Americans' further disagree with Britain, contending that so long as the island remains German, if Germany wishes to fortify it it will be«,.d.imcult to find justification for preventing such action.—Aus.-X.Z- Cable Assn. THE SI]RRENDe¥eD FLEET DIFFERENCES AT THE PEACE CON- ■ FEEENCE. New York, February 22. The Paris correspondent of the NewYork "World" says that the Supreme War Council is in disagreement as to the disposition of the German ileet. The British and American- representatives want the fleet destroyed, but the Esviich want it preserved. Aue-.-iN.-5. Cable Assn. SELF-DETERMINATION FOR IRELAND Philadelphia, February 24. Tho Convention of the Irish Eace passed a resolution at the instance of Cardinal Gibbons, on the right of Ireland to self-determination and against the curtailment of American sovereignty, implied in the League of -Nations. _ , \ fund of a million dollars to bring freedom to Ireland" was pledged by the meeting.-Au9.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

''STATE OF WAR WITH ENGLAND." (Rec February 25, 5.5 p.m.) • London, February 24. At a meeting of the Friends of Irish Freedom at Philadelphia a resolution was adopted declaring that a. state of war existed between England and Ireland and voting more than one mi lion, dollars to help the Irish ceuse.-Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ; MILITARY MHOR POLAND LARGE FORCE OF ALLIED TROOPS. New York, February 24. The New York "Herald's" Paris correspondent learns authoritatively that the Ulies will give Poland military aid. A large force of Allied troops, under General Haller, and a staff of French instructors, will be sent lininediately.-Auj.-N.Z. Cable Assn. SPEEDING UP THTPEACE CONFERENCE TO BE SIGNED IN MAY. Paris, February 24. M Pichon interviewed M. Clemenceau, who said he was bent on speeding up the Peace Conference. He expected the Peace Treaty to be signed early in May. Th Commission on Reparation, he said, was nearing an agreemeut.-,Au6.-iN./,. Cable Assn. CONFERENCE COMMITTEES AT WORK REPORTS EXPECTED IN A FORTNIGHT. (Rec. Febuary 25, 7.40 p.m.) Paris, February 24. The various commissions are making good progress, including that entrusted with the draft of the mandatory scheme. It is understood that the draft will contain provision for the ex-Geraian; colonies uniting in a mandatory State if thej desire, in accordance with President Wilson's principle of sdf-determmation. It is expected that all tlie committees will have their reports ready a fortnight fence. It is. generally felt that the preliminary peace may be signed early in Mot, nnd the final Peace Treaty early m Junc.-Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. FUTURE UMITSOfIeRMAN ARMY DRASTIC CURTAILMENT FORECASTED. (Rec. FelsM'y 25, 11.15 p.m.) London, February 24. The- "Daily Express" correspondent states that the peace terms limit the German Army to three hundred thousand, men and fifteen thousand office s. The pre-war organisation, including the German General' Staff, wil be abolished Military science must not be taught, and the supply of wms and ammunition will 'prohibited beyond a fixed nia™. Munition factories and depots will be limited in number and restricted to known localities. Officers, ungl probably also the men, must.be professional soldiers, serving long penods.-Aus.-jN./i. Cable Assn. ' RETURN OF CAPTURED GUNS DEMANDED. (Rec. February 26, 1.50 a.m.)London, February 24. Mr. Bonar Law has announced that Britain is demanding the return of the British guns which the Germans enp-tured.-R«uter. THE FREE-TRADE CRY OOBDENITE MEMORANDUM. (Rec. February 26, 1.20 a.m.) London, February 24. The Cobden Club's memorandum on the Peace Conference urges the universal adoption of Free-trade.-Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. MR. HUGHES AND. HIS WAR COSTS • (Rec. February 26, 1.50. a.m.) London, February 24The Paris correspondent of fte "Daily Express" state* that Mr. Hughes supports the French viow that reparation should include the victor's slare of the cost of the war. The American take the contrary view. Mr. Hwhes will return to London to-morrow for a few days.— i Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ■