CONDITIONS OF PEACE

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 253, 21 July 1919, Page 7

CONDITIONS OF PEACE

GERMANY HOPES TO CHANGE THEM WILL NOT SLAVE FOR FORMER ANTAGONISTS By Teleiranh-Preas Aseooiation-OoDrriahl Copenhaflen, July 16. ■ The German Press comments with cynical candour upon the ratification of the Treaty. Claiming that it reflects the ulterior views of the Government majority, tho "Allgemeino Zeitung" says that Germany does not intend to slave for her former antagonists, and hopes to change tho conditions, and prevent the carrying out of tho existing terms. The "Vorwaerts" says the Germans must instantly 'begin to combat the terms, by employing every intellectual and moral weapon, assisted by the international labour movement.—Aur.-N.Z. Cable Assn. TRIAL OF THE CRIMINALS TERMS OF TREATY TO J!E ADHERED i ■ TO. (Rec. July 19, 9.20 a.m.) i Paris, July 18. The committee dealing with tho question of responsibility for crimes has resolved to adhere to the terms of tho Treaty and refuse von Bethmann-Holl-wegg's and von Hindcnburg's offers to repkoe the ex-Kaisor.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. WILHELM'S HOME IN HOLLAND STATEMENT BY COUNT BENTINCK. ■ (Rec. July 19, 9.20 a.m.) New York, July 11. The "New York Times" Amerongen correspondent interviewed Count Bentinck, who said there was no truth in the statement that the ei-Kaiscr- was planning to leave the castle. He would remain there until a suitable homo had been found for him by the Dutch authorities. The ex-Kaiser is at to walk or ride within the limits of tho parish of Amerongen and Lecrsmn, which is a TadiU3 of four miles ftom the castle. Search has been made since last November for a suitable house combining comfort and safety, but so far without success. All requests for< interviews were declined by the ex-lvaiser.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. WILL NOT ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE. ' (Rec. July 20, 5.5 ]).m.) New York, July 19. A United Press ntetsaifo from Basle etntes that the ex-Kaiser i;avo his word of honour to the Dutch Government that he will not attempt to teenpo i'vnm ITMliind. Count Bsntincl; declares that the former strict surveillance over WiMielm has 'been abandoned.-Aus.-N.Z... Cable Assn. FRENCH SOLDIER KILLED IN BERLIN ■ GERMANY REFUSES TO PAY INDEMNITY. (Rec. July 20. 5.5 p.m.) Copenhagen, July 18. Germany refuses to pay n million francs indemnity to the State for tho French soldier killed in Berlin, but agrees h> compensate his family.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable ' Assn. [A Paris message published on Friday stated that the French Government had demanded from Germany on irdwnnity of .MO.OOO for the family cf a French soldier recently murdered in «. street in Berlin.! FUTURE OF ANTWERP DECISION OF KUPREa~ ECONOMIC COUNCIL. (Rec. July 21, 0.10 a.m.) • ■ Paris, July 19. The Supreme Economic Council has decided that Antwerp shall assume (it the least its'pre-war importance as a port of discharge for River Pluto wheat going (o Germany.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. COMPLETED AUSTRIAN TREATY EASTERN PROVINCE OF GALICIA ATTACHED TO POLAND. (Rec. July 20, 11.5 p.m.) Paris, July 18. The Supremo Council has decided to attach the eastern province of Galieia to' Poland, and to send the completed treaty to the Austrians on Tnssday. It will also settlci the final iilan for the occupation of the left bank of. the Rhine, including the' Apportionment of tho Allied forces.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable A&sn.