THE ENEMY'S MOVE

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 196, 14 May 1919, Page 7

THE ENEMY'S MOVE

IN PEACE NEGOTIATIONS HOWLS OF PROTEST FROM THE FATHERLAND PRINCE LICHNOWSKY'S VIEWS By Telocraph—Press Association-Oopyrteht Paris, May 10. Tho Allies nro confidently waiting for the next uiovo of tho Germans. The rumour that they intended to withdraw from Versailles is discredited. The clearance of tho St. Germain Chateau and Museum has begun in preparation for the meeting with the Austrians, who are expected on Sunday or Monday. The Serbians are now prepared to accept a compromise regarding Hume, but aro atill disputing over the Dalmatian Islands.—Aue.-N.Z. Cable Assn. PRINCE LICHNOWSKY'S VIEWS . ' Berlin, May 12. Prince Lichnowsky. emphatically declares that Germany should not sign the Peace Treaty unless with a view to an early war of revenge. Germans should also appeal to public opinion in the Allied countries to overthrow the Govern, ments and secure more moderate terms.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. WHOLE COUNTRY HOSTILE TO PEACE TEEMS. London, May 12. Berlin reports state that the whole oi Germany stands in an attitude of protest, and feeling has reached suoh an intense pitch that there is prospect of desperate steps being taken, Tho authorities, alive to tho danger, have strengthened the Berlin garrison, by 50,000 men, and are making an effort to quell the "hotheads" who are -urging the people to arm themselves aud resist foreign rule. The publication of Prince Lichnowsky's denunciation of the Peace Treaty on the eve of the Weimar meeting at which tho terms will be examined strengthened the hands of the extremists. Prince Lichnowsky says:' "We cannot, in any circumstances, accept the proposals or< allow ourselves to be stampeded by threats.' The peace terms mean permanent political and economic destruction. I do not see any prospect of reaching an acceptable basis, and I regard the breaking up of the Versailles Conference ae the right tactics. Our opponents need peace as much as we do, and certainly public opinion in enemy countries will spring round if the negotiations fail, and there will be an early resumption of the Conference on a more "advantageous basis.. The Peace Treat) , ' is a mockery of President Wilson's principles. Tho rupture o> the negotiations cannot make our food conditions much worse."—Au6.-N.Z. Cable Aesn. "WE SOUGHT PEACE-AND FOUND . WAR." . '■ London, May 12. . Herr Stampfer, editor of "Vorwaerts," has returned from . Versailles to Berlin. He says: "Wo sought peace, but. we found war. It is iv frightful faut that though wel are weaponless we are still at. war. Real peace can only be attained by negotiation, and our opponents will not negotiate. It ifl lunacy to believo that tho putting of six German names to a piece of paper will bring peace. It will merely be a new etage iu tho world struggle." Ho urges'.tho Government to refuse to sign, which will result in a short struggle that will bring destruction or salvation. "When we declare that we will not sign wo must stick to it. The enemy . will only become alarmed by brutality when he is forced to dovelop it. We must force him to occupy all Germany and make her a colony of 'the League. Wβ can then test the enemy's units."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Aesn; GERMAN' PROLETARIAT AND THE TREATY. . , (Rec. May 13, 8.30 p.m.) Dorlin, May 10. In connection with tho Peace Treaty, the workers are noticeably disappointed at the incompetence of tho international proletariat to prevent Germany's destruc. tion,— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. WILL SIGN INSPIxIOF PROTESTS ALTERNATIVE POLITICAL CHAOS. London, May 12. Tho Berlin correspondent of the "Daily News" states that in spite of the storm of protests it is definitely settled that Germany will sign the Treaty. Herr Scheidemann told the Peace Committee that refusal to do so would mean politi'cal chaos. The correspondent says,'that the Weimar Assembly will undoubtedly confirm the Government's decision. The counter-proposals will not attempt tlie amendment of the Treaty, but will present an independent scheme. Acceptance of the terms will not involve acquiescence in them.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. GERMAN NOTE ON PRISONERS OF WAR Paris, May 12. Tho Allied Council decided to refer a German Note regarding labour by prisoners of war to Allied experts.—Aus.-&Z, Cable Assn. ' • TWO MORE NOTES (Rec. May 13, 10 p.m.) Paris, May, 11. Two further Notes have been received from the German delegates. One refers to the Labour Convention, and eays that tho latter does not go far enough, and suggests nioro advanced' proposals, and that a joint conference be held at Versailles to consider tho German counterproposals. The other Note asks that the German war prisoners will bo repatriated immediately peace is signed, and that they be provided with adequate food and clothes. The Notes will be considered by tho Council of Pour to-morrow.—Reuter. BRITISH PRESS COMMENT ON THE TREATY (Rec. May 13, 10 p.m.) / London, May S. The "Daily Mail," commenting on the Peace Treaty, says: "Much depeuds on tin; full wording. There are too many 'ifs' and 'buts,' of which the Huns aro sure to make the fullest use. Thero is a danger of the occupation of the Rhine region ceasing before Germany completes her payment. A paper prohibition, is not sufficient, but tho League of Nations, and above all the close union of Britain, France, and America, will be. the real security for enforcing the Treaty." The "Daily Chronicle" says: "The dras. tic arrangements for disarming Germany give a fair chance for a general voluntary disarmament, but it is problematical what security would remain after the evacuation of the Rhine." The "Daily News" regards tho Treaty ns tho severest sentence ever imposed on a great nation. "It is rightly so," it says, "but justice and expediency demand that Germany should not be denied the means of recovering her self-respect and legitimate prosperity. We cannot contemplate without alarm a ruined Germany. Nobody can complain at the destruction of Frussiauism,.but it should not l» limited to Germany. Militarism is an enemy everywhere."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. GERMAN STAGE-MANAGEMENT. (Rec. May IS/'IO p.m.) London, May 12. Several newspapers point out that bohind the Germiiii protestations and threats that they will not sign the Treaty there is much evidence Unit tho whole German attitude is stage-managed.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. THE ITAUANPHOBLEH EFFORTS TO REACH SETTLEMENT. Paris, May 12. The Peaco Delegation have renewed their attempts to reach a settlement of tie Italian question. Colonel Eouee

(United States) is conferring with Baron Sonnino.—A.U3.-N.Z. Cabin Assn. THE PACT OF LONDON. London, May 12. 'J'fie Paris correspondent of the ''Daily Telegraph" says ho is able to confirm the statement that Signor Orlando only returned on receipt uf a from Mr. Lloyd George and M. Clemenceau. pledging the fulfilment of tho Pact of London, upon which Italy could take her stand if President Wilson were obdurate. Signer Orlando hopes that the abandonment of certain clauses in tho Pact interfering with tho principle of nationality will result in President Wilson making some concessions regarding Fiiime.—Ans.-N.Z. Cable A 8.411 IMPASSE CONTINUES. (Rec. May 13, 5.5 p.m.) Paris, May 12. Tho Italian impasse continues. Although tho Austrian delegates arrived on Wednesday the question was not considered on Sunday. If Italv stands by tho Pact of London Greek interests will become involved. It is reported that M. Venizelos is uneasy.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ■ THE NEW TRIPLE ALLIANCE FRENCH OPINION NOT VERT CONFIDENT. Paris, May VI It is reported that M. Poincare and Marshal Focli regard the tenne of the new Triple Alliance ns too indefinite. They should provide for constant.diplomatic support in the ovent of protracted friction, for instance, over the regime in the Saar region.—Aus.-N,.Z. Cable Assn. A BELGIAN PROTEST POPULAR DEMONSTRATION AT BRUSSELS. Brussels, May 12. A huge and imposing demonstration was made on Sundaj; in protest against the peace terms failing to secure solid frontiers, independence, and restoration, and denying Belgian aspirations on the Sclieldt and in respect to colonies.—Aus.- ■ N.Z. Cable Assn. . ■ A PETITIONFROMKOREA ■ Paris, May 12. A Korean petition demanding independence hae been received.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. THE AUSTRIAN TREATY Paris, May 12. The Austrian Treaty is practically complete. Italy will obtain the boundaries provided in the Treaty of London.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Asm. . .