PESSIMISM AT VERSAILLES

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 221, 12 June 1919, Page 5

PESSIMISM AT VERSAILLES

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GERMAN COUNTER-PROPOSALS « VARIOUSLY REGARDED CLEMENCEAU AGAINST MODIFICATION By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Paris, June 10. M. Clemencoan firmly refuses any modifications of the peace terms. There is much pessimism in the Council of Four. It ie understood that after consideration of the German counter-proposals the Americans declined to sacrifice a single principle in the Treaty. The British view is divided, but mainly stands by the document, though some members are inclined to. make, n concession on.' a nonvital principle. The French stand by tlio letter of the Treaty, which Belgium supports, u'hilo Italy and Japan are indifferent, htiag satisfied to leave tho decision to France, England, and America.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn. GERMANY AND THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS REPORTED GUARANTEE OF , ADMISSION London, Jrne 10. -. The Paris edition of the Chicago "Tribune" asserts that Germany will be guaranteed admission to tho league of ■• Nations within two years. The United States and Great Britain favour this step. ■ Some British newspapers denounce Mr. Lloyd George for seeking to include Germany. The "Globe" asks: "What would have happened at the general election if Mr. Lloyd George had gone to tho country with such a cry?" Other reports state that Germany will Iβ admitted to the League when she pays the first instalment of the indemnity. This is objected t'o because it would encourage Germany to avoid further payments, as it would bo difficult to. maintain an army of occupation in n. country which was a fellow-, member of tho League.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. CLEMENCEAU ADAMANT (Rec, June 11, 8 p.m.) London, June 10. The "Morning Post's" Paris correspondent; states that M. Clemenceau is adamant against Germany's admission to the League of Nations. If Germany is permitted to enter, France will probably leave the League.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assu, HOSTILE MOTION IN AMERICAN " SENATE. Washington, June 10. Senator Knox has introduced .in the Senate a motion declaring that the United States refuses to concur with tho League of Nations,—Aus.-N.Z, Cable Assn. GERMAN MANDATOOR SOUTH AFRICA GENERAL SMUTS SAID TO BE FAVOURABLE. Paris, June 5. ■It is reported that General Smuts favours a Gorman mandate for SouthWest Africa, with concessions in- Silesia as a set-off. The Paris newspapers severely comment on General Sinuts's attitude. —Aus.-N.Z. Ciiblo Assn. THE RHINE PROVINCE. Paris, June 5. It is bdioved that Mr. .Lloyd George desires to shorten tho term in the occupied territories of tho Ehiuo, while the French delegates aro ngreeablo to fixe a total amount for reparation. Count Rantz:>u has written to the con. fereiico protesting against tho proclamation of a Rhenish Republic.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. DID THE ARM[STicE~COME TOO SOON? SIR DOUGLAS HAIG'S REPLY. • (Rflc. June 12, 0.5 a.m.) London, Juno 11. Pibld-Marshal Sir Douglas Hnig, in receiving the freedom of the Mercers' Hall, said that those who were complaining that the armistice came too soon forgot that Germany's surrender was abject and irrevocable. If we now had to go to Berlin it would be far easier than it" would have been in November. Pressing forward in November would havo meant further loss of life, destruction of property, and expenditure of money, without rendering Germany any more helpless .militarily than she was today .—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn. ' ,' BOYCOTT REACTION OF SHANTUNG' SETTLE- .- MENT. (Rec. June 12, 0.50 a.m.) London, ,Tun» 10. Disquieting anti-Japancso demonstrations are reported in the Yangtee Valley, Hong-Kong, Shanghai,. and Canton. A resoluto boycott of Japanese shipping in many centres is gradually affectin; imports of European goods. This is the result of the Peace Conference's solution of the Shantung problem.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.