TREATY READ TO THE FRENCH DEPUTIES

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 238, 2 July 1919, Page 7

TREATY READ TO THE FRENCH DEPUTIES

(Roe. July 1, 11.35 p.m.) Paris, Juno 30. 11. Clemenceim has presented tile Treaty in the Chamber of Deputies. In his speech ho eaid that franco "makes pence as she mado war—without weakness. Internal peace is necessary as well as external peace."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. GERMAN PRESS FEELING HERR HARDEN REBUKES THE GOVERNMENT Copenhagen, Juno 30. German newspapers, in accordance with an nßrecmont, publish remarkably brief accounts of tlio ceremony at Versailles, and also brief editorials. llerr Maximilian Harden in "Die Zwkunft" asks the Government to cease chattering about Germany's honour, and refute, if it can, the Allies' statements concerning Germany's 'guilt.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. (liee. July 1, 0.5 p.m.) Copenhagen, July 29. Several German Conservative journals appeared in black borders. They bitterly attacked the Entente and the German Majority Parties. The Treaty is described as being dictated by "Satanic hate." The papers add that "the Germans must teach their children to say retribution rind revenge beforo they learn them to Hay mother and father." They must rid the country of traitors, namely, the leaders of tho Democrats and the Centre Party."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. A BITTER OUTBURST. (Hoc. July 1, 9.5 p.m.) Berlin, June 29. Dr, tfelfericli (formerly German Ini-

ptfinl Treasurer) Ims been interviewed. Jlc declared that IleiT Erzbcrger had dono more harm lo Germany than President Wilson, M. Clemenceau, and Mr. Lloyd George combined. The Germans J must bo prepared l'or the day of re- j venge and resurrection. The coining generation would again raise uip tile na-tion.—Aus.-N.Z, Cable Assn. THE KABHTpROBLEM AN "INEXPENSIVE SOLUTION." | (Rec. July 1, 9.5 p.m.) London, Juno 30. Mir. C'eei.l Harmswerth, speaking in the House of Commons, slated that there had been no negotiations so far for the ex-Kaiser's extradition; The Allies have urged Holland not to allow the Kaiser to escape. Mr. Horatio Hottomley reminded the House that Wilhelm had threatened to commit suicide, and asked wouT.l tile Government do its best to expedite this inexpensive solution. (Laughter.)—Aim.-N.Z. Cable Assn. PEACiUMTiES GERMANS AND BIUTISJI. (Rec. July 1, 5.5 p.m.) London, June 30. The "Daily Telegraph's" Cologne correspondent states that after firing peace salvos on Saturday small paries'of British soldiers travelled along the streets, singing. Sir William Robertson cancelled the order prohibiting fraternisation with Germans, saying that lie- .trusted to the soldiers' good sense, concerning their relations with the population. Tlio latter were interested spectators. Herr Muller and Here Bell invited their three Entente escorting officers to luncheon in the train.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. presidenTand king EXCHANGE OF COMPLIMENTS AT SEA. ■ (Rec. July 1, 10.30 p.m.; London, June 20. President Wilson sent a wireless mesengo from tho George Washington (at ?ea), iu reply to a message from King George. President Wilson said that lie was possessed of the strong conviction of the truth of the King's message concerning tho new ties between the great British people and thoso of the United States.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. LEAGUE OFIATIONS DEBATE , CRITICISM IN AMERICAN SENATE. (Rec. July .1, 9.5 p.m.) Washington, June 30.' Senator Borah, during the Lcaguo of Kations debate in th's United States Senate, declared that the financial interests were obviously intended to exploit Europe's natural resources, and would haveathe United States underwrite theis investment.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ITALY FIRM WTHE PACT OF LONDON STATEMENT IN SENATE. (Rec. July 1, 8.5.p.m.), Rome, Juno' 26.In the Italian Senat-', Signor Tittoni said that the Government remained firm in its demand for the application of tlie Pact of London to the Adriatic questions, and would defend Italy's just cause vigorously and tenaciously.— Router. an amazlngTociiment . TURKISH NOTE TO THE ALLIES. (Roc. July 1, 8.5 p.m.) ' ,• Paris, June 25. The Turks have handed a Note to tho Council of Ten. It is an amazing document, containing tho startling statement that Turkey will insist on her complete unity and independence as before the w.ar. The Note states that Turkey is willing lo admit the independence of Armenia, but proposes only partial independence for Palestine, under a Turkish Governor.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. .

PRIORITY INDEMNITY TO BELGIUM FIRST PAYMENT* ONE HUNDRED. MILLIONS. (Rec. July 1, 8.5. p.m.) , Paris, Juno 25. The Council of Four has signed an agreement to pay Belgium a priority indemnity of one hundred millions sterling from the -first reparation payment received from Germany.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. BRITISH LABOUFAND THE TREATY TWO RESOLUTIONS. ' (Rec. July 1, >5,5 p.m.) London, June 20.' The Labour Conference has carried a resolution, on Mr. Ramsay Macdonald's motion, urging the speedy admittance of Germany to the League of Nations and the revision by the League of the harsh provisions in the Peace Treaty, which the resolution declares are inconsistent with the statements made by tho Allies when tho armistice was arranged—"The Times." THE PEACE iwTIN BRUSSELS ANDJOME London, June ,30. The news of the signing of Peace was received at Brussels and Rome without any demonstration.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. WORLD RECONSTRUCTION London, June 30. , The newspapers publish'numerous special features dealing with peaco problems and the rebuilding of the world,— Aus.-N.Z. ■ Cable Assn. A HEARING WANTED FOR IRELAND DEBATE IN UNITED STATES SENATE. New York, June 35. The New York "Times" corresjpoudent at Washington states that the Senate debated a, motion requesting the Peaco Conference to give a hearing to tho representatives of Ireland. Senator Lodgo, author of the motion, said: "I do notsco why a hearing should be given Poland and Rumania without extending tho 6ame privilege to people who have 'been struggling for 700 years to establish their fights to self-government and independence." Senator M'Cormick asked Senator Lodge: How about Egypt? Senator Lodge answered: Egypt is no ' better. Senator Thomas said there was a. distinction between Poland and Rumania, and Ireland, since the former nations had been reorganised as autonomous nations, and were members of the Peace Conference.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. (Rec. July 2, 0.5 n.m.) New York, Juno 20. "Tho Times" Washington correspondent reports that Senator Phelan, speaking on the Senato'sresolution concerning Ireland, said: "It is an attempt by the Republicans to embarrass the President. There is little expectation among the Republicans of aiding tho Irish cause. It is claimed that tho President's policy of self-determination should be applied to Ireiand, but the Republicans refuso to understand that tho Peace Conference confined itself to applying self-determina. tion only to those nationalities arising out of the war."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

DE VALERA AND THE TREATY NOT BOUND BY IT. (Rcc. July 2, 0.5 a.m.) New York, June 20. De Valera in a statement pointed out that Ireland was not bound by the Treaty. He sent a letter to M. C.lcmencoau declaring that since Mr. Lloyd George did.not represent tho Irish people they wou'.d not consider the Treaty valid.—Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn. AUSTRALIA'S GREETING TO THE XING. Sydney, July 1. The Govornor-Gcneral has sent a message to tho King, offering peace congratulations, describing the peaco celebrations in Sydney, and announcing that the wholo people of the Commonwealth rejoice in an. event which confirms tho victory of His Majesty's arms—Press' Afsn,