ADRIATIC CRISIS

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 180, 25 April 1919, Page 5

ADRIATIC CRISIS

PRESIDENT WILSON ADAMANT

WHEN CIRCUMSTANCES ALTER

CASES

THE CHINO-JAPANESE SETTLEMENT

By Telegraph—Press Association— Oopyrittht Paris, April 23. A serious crisis has arisen at the Peace Conference over the Adriatic question. The "Matin" states that President Wilson is adamant, and' the utmost lie will offer to Italy is the annexation of small islands or the neutralisation of Za-ra. The "Matin" adds: "Signor Orlando cannot be blamed for withdrawing if his demands are refused." The Home newspapers firmly adhere to Italy's claims, despite the crisis. They also declare that conquered territory must remain Italian whatever happens. The "Tribuna's" (Home) Paris correspondent has cabled, stating that the Italian delegates will not attend the meetins with the German peace Versailles. President Wilson and Signor Orlando, thy Italian Prime Minister, strenuously ndhere to their own ideas in regard .to Fidme and Dalmatia. The deadlock is complete. President Wilson has inado a statement that it is impossible that Fiume. should become a part of Italy. Signor Orlando is preparing io issue a counterblast to President Wilson's attitude. The Italians have placed a reposition before the Council which is in tho nature of bargaining over Fiume and the Dalmatian hinterland; but President Wilson opposes the principle of bargaining. Signor Orlando abstained from attendipg the Council. Mr. Lloyd George is strenuously endeavouring to prevent the Italians from abandoning tho Conference.

CHANGED CONDITIONS • (Rec. April 24, 5.5 .p.m.) , 1 Paris, April 23. President Wilson says that every condition of the. Adriatic settlement has chained since Italy entered the war, and that therefore the former agreement must not stand. ''Now States have been cerated. of which Fiume is the natural nutlet to the sea. Tho Austrian naval menace has ceased to exist, therefore Itah's claim on the ground of strategic necessity is invalid. —Ans.-N.Z. Cable Assn. v , AN ULTIMATUM. (Rec. April 24, 11.30 p.m.) London, .April 24. It is understood Unit Britain and Fiance have informed Jtaly that if she insists on tho observance of the Pact of. London they, will insist on the clause which gavo Fiitmo to the Croatians.— Jtis.-N.Z, Cable Assn. ITALIANS LEA.VING. ' (Rec. April 24, 11.30 p.m.) 1 New York, April 21. A United Press message from Paris reports that tho Italians officially announce that as the result of President Wilson's statement (hey have dccidcd fo quit Paris immediately. Signer Orlando has informed M. Clemenceau that the Italian delegation will leave Paris on Thursday, afternoon.—Aus.-N.55. Cable Assn.

' A PEACE GUARANTEE ALLIANCE OGLAND. PRANCE, AND. AMERICA. London, April 23. . The Pni'is'eorrtspoiulent of the "Daily Chronicle" slates that there is a likelihood that a definite alliance between England, France, and America will be made public at the same time as tho Peace Treaty. Probably a symbol of the alliance will be an international staff to watch over tho execution of tho treaty during the period of Germany's probation -Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. (Rec. April 21, 7.30, p.m.) New York, April 23. Mr. Frank 11. Siiuonds cables to the New York "Tribune" from Paris:—"Tliu British have agreed to send troops to aid Franco if Germany violates tho terms of peaco and sends troops across tho Rhine. President Wilson has promised France that he will ask the United States Senate to give a similar guarnn-, tee."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. PUBLICATION OF THE TREATY. Paris, April 22, The Council has discussed the-question of the publication of the Peace Treaty. It intends to cable a lengthy summary to all' newspapers, and also to send the test to Washington, from where it will be cabled to tho various Governments — Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. GERMAN DELEGATION APPROVED. Paris, April 23. The Allies have approved of Germany's envoys, and are arranging for their arrival on April 28.—Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn. WILSON'S" FOURTEEN POINTS INSISTENCE ON BASIS FOB PERMANENT PEACE. ■ Paris, April. 23. ■ President Wilson has emphasised the need for a rfcturn to the principles which had been accepted everywhere as the basis for a permanent peace. It* was, ho said, only by observing these that it would be possible to secure international justice.—Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn. (MAAND JAPAN CASE BEFORE THE PEACE COUNCIL Paris, April 22. The Council heard the- Chinese casa this afternoon. The 'Japanese wish to hand Kiaochau over to China themselves. presumably in-order to malic certain stipulations. The Chinese view was, that as the treaties with Germany were abrogated by the war, the territory should automatically • revert to China. The Council took the view that consideration of the case is not concerned in r.aking peaco with Germany, especially as under the treaty Germany will have to renounce its possessions, and therefore suggested that the settlement between J.ftiaii and China should be deferred.' Both parties agreed to refer the suggestion to the respective Governments for decision. 'the Drafting Committee is now in possession of all its instructions to complete the treaty.

The Council- discussed fli3 Japaiicso case .relative to Shantung, and there is nil impression that a f.ettlement ran oasilv be readied. The. Chinese have not yet placed their views More the Coun-cil.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

THE JAPANESE CLAIMS (Tlec. April 2J>, 8.-15 p.m.) New York, April 23. The New York "Sun's" Paris corresiwndent stales that the members of the Pence Conference are planning to insert in the League Covenant a clause rccognisiuir racial ct|iial. : ty, in order to placate the Japanese element, and assure peace, bv .Way. The wording of tile clause will lie so wide as to be harmless. The Hi'itisli representatives are making a supremo effort to pacify J[r. llughes. and get his promise that he will not hold out against some form of concession td the Japanese —Aiis.-N.Jj. Cable Assn.

' PRESIDENT WILSON'S VIKW. (Eec. April 21; 7.30 p.m.) New York, A];ril 22. The Neiv York "Times" Paris correfpondent interviewed President Wilson on the subject of China's claims to Kiaocliau and Shantung. President Wilson ,<aid that it. would be better for the world and for China if these questions

conld bo settled entirely by tlio Asiatics themselves. The questions were purely Asiatic. The correspondent adds: "It is possible that President Wilson will consider what means, after giving sufficient guarantees, Japan would be allowed to adjust matters herself in such a way us would satisfy Chinese conventions."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. THE WAR CRIMES thirty-twqlndictments (Rec. April 21, 5.5 p.m.) Paris, April 23. The War Responsibility Commission rdaees the entire responsibility for the. war on the Central Powers, It enumerates thirty-two indictments of inexcusable crimos. and gives opinions on the degree of responsibility of various individuals, naming tlio ex-ICaiser twice by w.-tv of example:—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. HERTZOG ARRIVES London, April 19. General Hertzog and other members of the South African Nationalist Delegation have arrived. General Hertzog declined to"discuss the plans or prospects of tlio delegation, as ho wishes to present his ease direct to the British Government.— Ittuter.