PEACE ISSUES

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 135, 3 March 1919, Page 5

PEACE ISSUES

SUPREME WAR COUNCIL TO CONSIDER FINAL ARMISTICE TERMS .

FRANCO-GERMAN FRONTIER i STRENGTH OF GERMANY'S ARMY 1 By Telegraph-Press Assoelation-Oopyright (Rec. March 2, 5.5 p.m.) Paris, February 28. The Supreme War Council will -consider the final armistice terms early next week. It is believed that these will include the inspection of munition factories and effectives by Allied Commissioners, and also deal with the FrancoGerman frontier and fix Germany's Army strength.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. BUFFER STATEIiWEEN FRANCE AND GERMANY FAVOURED BY AMERICAN DELEGATES. (Rec. March 2,'5.5 p.m.). New York, February 28. Tho New York "Evening Sun's" Paris correspondent understands that the American peace delegates favour the formation of a buffer State or republic, including the Saar basin, between France and Germany, until Germany pays the indemnities. It is expected that such a State-would be affiliated with France.— Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn. THE REPARATION BILL METHODS OF PAYMENT. (Rec. March 2, 11.5 p.m.) London, March 1. The "Daily News" Paris correspondent says that the Reparation Commission has decided that Germany should bo required to pay in three ways—by the gold reserve in the Reichsbank, by the foreign debts owing to her, and by supplying coal and potash. It is understood that as the result of Mr. Hughes's conferences, the London Commission will recommend the presentation of a demand in a lump sum, but leave the date and method of payment for subsequent settlement. The mandates respecting Samoa, East Africa, and South-West Africa are ready. It is expected that the nations concerned will offer no objection—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. FRANCE'S BILL FOR DAMAGES; (Rec, Maroh .2, midnight.) London, February 27. The French Budget Committee 'has presented France's bill for damages, totalling five thousand millions sterling, including damage to landed property, £[,• 4-00,000,000 trade and revenue losses, ,£950,000,000. and furniture and cattle, jei,MO,flflO.-"The Times." THE PEACE PRELIMINARIES EXPECTED TO BE SIGNED IN A MONTH. (Rec: March 3, 0.30 a.m.) New York, March I. - Paris messages states that it is understood that the Germans will come ,to Paris at the end of March or'early" in April, in order to sign the preliminaries to the peace. The signing of these preliminaries will bring an actual state of peace.-Aus.-N.Z, Cable Assn. DISPOSAL OF GERMAN FLEET

AMERICAN NAVAL- CIRCLES FAVOUR DISMANTLING. (Rec. March 2/ 5.5 p.m.) New York, February 28. The New York "World's" Washington correspondent understands that authoritative opinion amongst American naval officers is definitely crystallised against any .proposal, to sink tho surrendered German fleet, but it wishes the fleet to be dismantled and the fittings sold at auction.-Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. AMERICA'S TRADmONAI POLICY AND THE MANDATORY CONTROL . PLAN. (Rec.-March 2, 5.5 p.m.) New York, February 28. Mr. Frank Sinionds, in an article in the New York "Tribune," says England expects the United States to surrender part of its traditional policy of isolation and undertake the mandatory control of some new-born nation.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. . THEMANDATORIESADHINISTRATION APPLICATION TO PACIFIC AND SOUTH AFRICA. (Rec. March 2, 11.5 p.m.) Paris, February 26. The committee drawing up lines of administration under the colonial mandatories reconsultedtbe Dominions' representatives and Lord Milner regarding their application to tho Pacific and Soutn African territories. It is practically certain that the differences oi opinion will be soon overcome. It is likely that a provision will be adopted in accordance with the W'ilsonian principle au-, thorising a League of .Nations to assent to voluntary union of the natives with the mandatory States.—United Service. FUTURE OF TBEMEff HEBRIDES (Rec. March 2, 1J.5 p.m.) London, February 26. In tho House of Commons Mr. Inskip asked whether, in ■ view of the unsatisfactory working of the condominium in the New Hebrides, steps will be taken to bring the group entirely under the 'British flag by direct agreement with France or by submission to the decision of the Peace Conference.—Keuter. WORK OF"CMJMISSIONS (Rec. March 8, 1 a.m.) London, March 1. The Press Bureau reports: A communique from Paris states that the interAllied Sub-commission on Porta, Waterways, and Railways discussed the British and French draft of the convention relating to the regime of international and free ports. The Labour Legislation Commission has arrived at a decision under I which the countries with federal Constitutions should adhere to the International Labour Convention. The commission passed the whole draft convention subject to a further reading of the text- as amended for final approval.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assu.-Reuter. gebmaimappointed; BEGINNING TO DISLIKE PRESIDENT WILSON. (Rec. March 2, 5,5 p.m.) New York, February 28. Interviewed at Berlin Dr. Solf said: "Tho recent developments at the Peace > Conference have been a keen disappointment to the. Germans, who have begun to dislike President Wilson. Political events in America have convinced the Germans that President Wilson has not the support of the American people. Germany's greatest danger is Bolshevism." —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Aesn. a sinnWenvoy . (Rec. March 2, 5.5 p.m.) Paris, February 25. Mr. O'Kelly, n Sinn Fein member of the House of Commons, has arrived as tho envoy of the Irish Republic, and circularised members of the Peace Conference, announcing the declaration of Irish independence.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ZIONIST CLAW PALESTINE (Rec. March 2. 5.5 p.m.) Paris, February 28. The Zionist claims in Palestine have been reduced to the establishment of a community which shall be a refuge for .Tews under the protection of a manda- J lory Power.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn, ',