TERMS WITH THE GERMANS

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 144, 13 March 1919, Page 5

TERMS WITH THE GERMANS

FOR EASING PRESENT SITUATION ENEMY'S FUTURE NAVAL STRENGTH THE STOLEN MACHINERY By Telegraph—Press Association— Copyright (Rec. March IS, 0.30 a.m.) Paris, March 10. Tho Supreme War Council will resume immediately tho conference 1 with the German representative? at Brussels. It is expected that Germany will accept the following programme, which will bo proposed by the War Council: — The partial removal of the blockade. Establishment of neutral credits by Germany. The use of the German gold reserve if necessary.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. CLIPPING HIS WINGS DICTATED STRENGTH OF GERMAN ARMY. Paris, March 11. The Council of Ten is continuing the discussion on Britain's proposed modifications to the military terms to be imposed on Germany. There are two propositions—Goneral Foch's maximum of 200,000. and permitting conscription ; and Mr. Lloyd George's maximum of fitty to seventy thousand, and prohibiting conscription. . A definite decision is expected within the next two days.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. Washington, March 11. The Snpreme Council has agreed to Mr. Lloyd GeoTge's plan for a voluntary German army to a small extent.—Aus.N.Z. Coble Assn. ■ MILITARY TERMS DETAILED. London, March 11. The military terni6 to bo imposed on | Germany include the prohibition of the manufacture of poison gas, tanks, and guns of over six-inch calibre, the destruction of surplus war material, and abolition of war training schools. J.he Navy is to be limited to fifteen thousand sailors.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. THE GERMAN VOLUNTEER ARMY. (Rec. March 13, 1.30 a.m.) Paris, March 10. M. Piohon (French Foreign Minister) states that tho War Council has adopted in principle Mr. Lloyd George's proposition for a long-service volunteer German army.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ' THE SURRENDERED NAVY • PRESIDENT WILSON OPPOSED TO SCUTTLING. Now York, March 8. The New York "Times" correspondent at Washington states that President Wilson in a letter to a. Congressman declared hi 6 opposition to the proposed sinking of the German Navy.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. , "DON?ARGIIE" BRITISH HINT ON GERMAN MERCHANTMEN. London, March 8. "Don't argue," said Admiral Hope, representing tho British at Spa. "Wo imperatively demand the immediate surrender of the ontire German mercantile fleet." Admiral Hope then declared that the Commissioners wore not empowered to listen to counter-proposals, whereupon the negotiations wore suspended. The French, newspapers unitedly support Admiral Hopes attitude, declaring that Herr Schoidemann instructed the German plenipotentiaries to dispute, tho ground foot by foot. The "Petit Journal" declares that the Gorman attitude is tho result of the belief that "Wilsonianism" is weakening the Allies. "Le Journal" declares that tho civilian delegates whom President Wilson insisted should stand beside Marshal Foch weakened the Allies' hand. , ~ _ The "Echo do Paris' calls tho German attitude a attempt to blackmail. "We must compel submission, if necessary with guns and bayonets."—Renter. SMALL GERMAN MET TO BE ALLOWED (Rec. March 12, 9.50 p.m.) Paris, iMarch 11. The German Fleet will be restricted to six ironclads, five cruisers, and twelve large and twenty-six small destroyers. Germany mil be required to comply with the military terms within two months.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. 1 TOE SURRENDER- OF THE MERCHANTMEN. New York, March 8. The "Tribune's" Washington correspondent says that it is likely that the Allies will seize the Gorman ships if Germany refuses the Allies' food terms.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. DRAFT PEACETREATY NEARLY COMPLETE Washington, Mnrch 11. It is understood that tho draft Peace' Treaty is nearly complete, and it is expected to be-signed within a fortnight.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. THE STOLEN MACHINERY DEPARTMENT OF IDENTIFICATION AND RECOVERY. (Rec. March 12, 11.15 p.m.) London, March 12. A special department has been created to identify and recover the machinery that was stolen from Francs and Bel-gium—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.. THE LEAM NATIONS PRESIDENT WILSON OPPOSED TO WHITTLING. (Rec. March 12, 7.40 p.m.) ] New York, March 9. The United Press correspondent on board the President's vessel states that it is understood that Presidant "Wilson is opposed to 'any changes in the draft constitution of the League of Nations. He will undoubtedly push such opposition when lie reaches Paris.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. . THE TERRITORIAL MANDATES MR. | HUGHES IMPATIENT. (Rec. March 12, 11.15 p.m.) London, March 12. The Pence Conference is likely to appoint forthwith a commission to define the me ß n " ing of "mandate." Mr. W. M. (Australian Prime Minister) has sent a Note to M. Clemenceau urging dispatch in the matter. He said that the uncertainty embarrassed Australia. Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. GERMAN DELEGATES "ON LABOUR AIMS PROBABLE CLAIMS. (Rec. March 12, V.JO p.m.) Paris, March 9. Tt. is understood that the German delegates to the Peace Conference will particularly urge the adoption of mensuies for tho protection of the workmen of the worid, such as enuitable conditions of labour, and th» right to organise unions. -Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. THE LITTLE NATIONS DENMARK AND POLAND. Glee. March 12, 11.15 p.m.) Paris, March 12. It is expected that the Ponce Conferonce will accept Denmark's offer for a plebiscite in Sclileswig-Holstein. It is considered certain that Poland will receive, the port of• Danzig.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn. 1 ,

APPEAL BY THE POPE Paris, March 11; The Popo has appealed to the Powers for a speedy peace with Germany owing to the danger of Bolshevism—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. REPARATION PAYMENT UNITED ■ STATES LIMIT OF SATISFACTION. New York, March 8. The New' York "Times" correspondent at Paris reports that the American delegates told the Peace Congress that the United States would be satisfied with the amounts colleoted by the Alien Property Custodian in the United States as re- | pn ration payment from the Contral Powers. The property seized amounts to eight hundred million dollars.—AuS.-N.Z. Cable Assn. SURRENDER OF ALL THE WAR CRIMINALS (Rec. March 13, 1,80 a.m.) New York, March 10. It ig understood that the preliminary peace treaty with Germany will probably include provision for the surrender of all German officials responsible for war crimps Against (he Allies.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. THE IRISHQUESTION (Rec. March 13, 1.30 a.m.) London, March 10. Over 130 Irish_ officers, who served in the war, including two genera!;, have memorialised tho King in favour of submitting Ireland's claim to self-govern-ment to the Peace Conference.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.