TREATY ACCLAIMED

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 194, 12 May 1919, Page 5

TREATY ACCLAIMED

BY CZECHOSLOVAKS AND'POLES. (Rec. May 11, 5.5 p.m.) Paris, May 8. The Czechoslovaks and the Poles heartily acclaim the Treaty as a real liberation'.—United Service.

CRITICISMS OF BRITISH LABOUR

EXECUTIVE

London, May 9. The British Labour Executive lias issued a manifesto in which It ie stated that in some' essentials the Treaty is opposed to the declarations of President Wilson, tho Inter-Allied Conference, and the Berne Conference. The Treaty is defective from the standpoint of the world's peace and bears evidence of a compromise influenced by Capitilism and Imperialism. The Labour Party declines to accept responsibility for the violations of principle, for the reasons that organised Labour was not represented at the Conference and that the general spirit of the document is contrary to the working class conception of a peace of right and justice. Labour therefore looks to the people, and tho forces of organised democracy to safeguard and develon the idea of a peaceable community of all nations. Germany ousrht to make reparation, but she should be represented on the Reparation Commission. The amount of compensation demanded from her should have regard to her ability to meet the needs of her own" population. The Executive regrets that while imposing on Germany drastic disarmament, the Treaty does not provide for the progressive limitation of armaraenlsfor the other signatories. It protests against any atten'ot at the permanent separation of the Sanv Valley from Germany, and hopes that France "Ml agree to consult the people of Alsace-Lorraine under the League nf Nations, in accordance with the urinciple of self-determination. The wople of "German-Austria should have the froe and unrestricted right to decide themselves whether tnny should become one of the German Federal State?, or Temain independent.—Auh.-N.Z. Cable Assn. VIEWS OF THE POPE. (Rec. May 11, 5.-V p.m.) Paris, May 8. Pho Pope is opposed to Geneva as tho capitnl, preferring Tho Hague. He criticised the system of mandatories as disguised annexation and regretted that tho freedom of the sene had not been, dealt with. He proposed that there should be international maritime police. He also considered that the power of the Press should not be left uncontrolled, because oC its .power to provoke war—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. CHINESE INSTRUCTED NOT TO SIGN, Paris, May 9. The Chinese delegates have received instructions not to sign the Treaty of Peace—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. STERNEST TREATY IN MODERN HISTORY FIRST STEP TOWARDS A WORLD CONSTITUTION. (Rec. May 11, 11.10 p.m.) Paris, May 8. A British authoritative statement expresses great satisfaction with the Treaty, which, is the sternest in modern history, yet contains , nothing vindictive. It is more than a peace, it is the first step towards a world constitution—United Service. BELIEF OF FRENCH FOREIGN OFFICE IDENTICAL TERMS WILL BE SIGNED. (Rec. MSy 11. 5.5 p.mj, . Paris, May S. The French Foreign Office believes that identical terms, except for minor technical alterations, will be signed in two or three weekd. Travellers from Germany declare that Herr Scheidemann cannot sign the terms. Ho will prefer the Allies to occupy Germany. Most of the delegates are reconciled to several weeks' negotiation.— United Service. PEACE SATISFACTORY TO FRANCE AN ALLIANCE WITH POWERFUL NATIONS. (Rec. May 11, 5.5 p.m.) Paris, May 5. M. Cleniencoau, interviewed, eaid: "I think it is r. good peace. France lias derived immense benefits from her association with England and America. Tho peace is more satisfactory because it means an alliance with two of the most powerful nations in. the world."—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn.' (Rec. May 11, 11.10 p.m.) Paris, May 8. When , tho Germans loft tho Conference thoy forgot to take' the Treaty, and eont ,tho secretary back for it. On the whole, the French view tho treaty with satisfaction, though the Socialists are likely to. think the terme not mild enough, and the Extreme Right may think that, they aro not severe enough. All aro agreed that the Treaty will require careful watching to see that its demands are complied with. The French take much the same view ot Count Rantzan's ebullition as tho Brit-ish.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ANNIYERSARY~OFTHE LUSITANIA DATE OF HANDING OVER THE ( . TREATY. (Rec. May 11, 5.5 p.m.) Paris, _ May 8. It is noteworthy that The Treaty was handed over on the anniversary of the sinking of the Lusitauia.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. TRIBUTE TO d"o¥nToN DELEGATES (Rec. May 11, 5.5 p.m.) Paris, May S. Mr. Sutherland, Mr. Lloyd George's Parliamentary secretary, addressing the journalists, said that the service rendered by the Dominion Prime.Ministers and their colleagues at tho Conference was insufficiently recognised. Britain appeared to be tho only one of I lie Allied countries who ha,d not claimed to have won the war. When they considered tho assistance "iveu by tho Dominion delegates, they could not fail to be impressed by the enormous power of the British dele-gation.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. GERMANS OBJECT TO INDEMNITIES Paris, May 9. The Germans jntend to object to any indemnities, except for damage caused in France and Belgium,—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. AUSTRALIA TO RECEIVE £40,000,0D0. Melbourne, May 10. Mr. W. A. AVatt, Acting-Federal Premier, states that Australia will roceivo £10,000,000 as her share of the indein-nity.-Prcss Assn. RESTORATIoToFLIVE STOCK TO FRANCE AND BELGIUM. (Rec. May 11, !i.5 p.m.) Paris, May 8. One clause in the Treaty provides that five hundred stallions, thirty thousand fillies, a thousand bulls, ninety thousand.

cows, a hundred thousand rams, sheep and goats shall bo handed over by Germany to Prance, also a great number to Belgium.—United Service. THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS A GEEMAN DEMAND. (Rec. May 11, 5.5 p.m.) Paris, May 8. Professor Schucking addressed the German delegation on the League of Nations and demanded that all tho signatories to Tho Hague Convention should be members also.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Aesn. LEAGUE'S SEAT TO BE READY EARLY NEST YEAR, (Rcc. May 11, 11.10 p.m.) Paris, May 8. It is announced that the League's seat at Geneva will bo ready early in 1920.Uuited Service. DISCONJTMIN ITALY AT EXCLUSION FROM MANDATES. (Rec. May 11, 5.5 p.m.) Rome, May 9. Italy's exclusion from the mandates is causing acuto discontent. It is pointed out that Italy adhered to President Wilson's mandatory theory from an early stage in tho negotiations, renouncing in exchange 'certain compensations .under tho Pact of London. She demanded a mandate over German East Africa, which was praotically granted, but the Council of 1 hree withdrew it on Monday when the Italians were absent. Correspondents at Paris stato that the Allies' attitude on the Adriatic question indicates that it will be extremely hard for Italy to secure any compensation in Africa.—Aue.N.Z. Cable Assn. WARNING-TO THE ALLIES. Rome, May 5. Gabriele D'Annunzio, the Italian poet, addressed a orowd of many thousands, and violently denounced President Wilson and the Peace Conference. A motion was carried warning the Allies not to open peace negotiations with Germany while Italy was absent, which would constitute n violation of the Treaty. D'Annunzio was afterwards carried triumphantly to his hotel amidst a procession of many thousands.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. PRESIDENT WILSON'S MANIFESTO REASON FOR THE SUDDEN PUBLICATION. Paris, May 9. There has been a good deal of speculation as to what led President Wilson to act so suddenly. One version is that ho informed M. Clemencoau and Mr. Lloyd George on Sunday of the contents of his manifesto, but agreed, after consultation, to withhold it, and that, later, his colleagues announced the deadlock, and lie then published the document.

Another version is that President Wilson learned of some overt act which was contemplated by the Italians in the nature of the annexation of Fiume, and he acted on this. His attitude over Fiume raises the query *as to how'he would reconcile it with his agreement to yield the Saar Valley to France. American circles report that President Wilson will probably state shortly his reasons for this, which he is likely to defend on the'ground that it was a necessary reparation for France for the enemy destruction of her coal mines.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

[President Wilson's manifesto was issued at the height of the discussion over the allocation of Fiumc, and declared his opposition to the cession of the port to Italy.] FIRMNESS OF TEE PRESIDENT: (Rec. May 11, 5.5 p.m.) ■ Washington, May 10. The State Department unofficially annonnces that President Wilson has not deviated a hairsbrendth from his position regarding the Fiume dispute—Aus.N.Z- Cable Assn. THEEMAISER PRESIDENT WILSON'S PROTECTION ASKED FOR. (Rec. May 11, 0.5 p.m.) Berlin, May 9. Two thousand residents of Berlin have addressed.a letter, to President Wilson asking him to afford tho ex-Kaiser protection. It is expected the German Government will refuse his extradition.— Aua.-N.Z. Cable Assn. AUSTRIAN PEACE TERMS ■• NAVY TO BE WIPED OUT. Paris, May 9. Tho Austrian peace terms provide for the wiping out of her Navy.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn. REPARATIONS REdUIRED. (Roc. May 12, 0.5 a.m.) London, May 10. The AUied Council at Paris considered tho question of reparations to be required from Austria. Financial experts have also been consulted regarding the problem of financing Germany, Austria, Poland, and other States.— Aus-.N.Z. Cablo Assn.

AUSTRIAN DELEGATES ARRIVE. (Rec. May 11, ■11.10 p.m.) Paris, May 8. The Austrian peace delegates have arrived at St. Germain, headed by Dr. Klein, a German-Austrian lawyer.— United Service. CONDITIONS OF RUMANIAN ARMISTICE INDIGNATION IN HUNGARY. London, May 9. A Hungarian wireless message states th'at the Rumanian armistico conditions have provoked a ,storm of indignation. Tho newspapers declare that tho terms are arrogant, demanding as they do the overthrow of tho present form of government. The only reply can bo resistance to the uttermost.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. RACIAL EQUALITY BITTER FEELING IN JAPAN. London, May 8. The Tokio correspondent, of the "Daily Express" reports tlint there is much indignation at the rejection of the racial equality amendment from tho League of Nations Covenant. At a mooting of Opposition members a popular politician said: "If we had sided with Germany, Mr. Hughes, instead of insulting Japan, would be now studying the moon from a Germna internment camp." Another leading Japanese asked:— "Why don't the Anglo-Saxons declare for a Wlfito World, instead of merely a White Australia, and warn the rest of us off the earthf"—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. USE OHHeIcHELDT SATISFACTORY SOLUTION EXPECTED. Paris, May 5. J[. Vandervelde, in an interview, stated that Holland and Belgium would shortly begin negotiating regarding the Scheldt.

.V satisfactory solution had already virtually been reached.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assu.