AN ULTIMATUM TO RUMANIA

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 12, 5 September 1919, Page 7

AN ULTIMATUM TO RUMANIA

ALLIES TAKE ACTION

THREAT OP A RUPTURE liy Telegraph—Press' Association—Copyright Paris, September 3. The Allies havo decided to send, an ultimatum to Rumania, ordering her to comply -with their demands or to break off diplomatic relations. The "Echo de Pftris" slates that owing to Rumania not replying to the Allies' Notes, the Supreme Council is discussing rigorous measures. The "Petit Parisien" says Rumania refuses to sign "tho Austrian Treaty, o\v-. ing to two clauses which were introduced at tho instance of President Wilson. Ono concerns tho protection of ethnical and religious minorities; and the other relates to the Allies. regulating treaties regarding the. .commerce and railways which Rumania' might establish in tho future. The Rumanians resist external control-of their traffic and exports, and claim commercial independence in view of .the vast economic resources of the country.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. (Reo. September I, 8.30 p.m.) Paris, September 3. ■ Tho Supreme Council has sent oil ultimatum to Rumania owing to tho latter's. failure to reply to tho Notes protesting against tho pillaging of i Hungary. The ultimatum provides a time limit; and failing satisfaction relations will be broken off and diplomats recalled.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn. RUMANIA MAKMOUBLE WITH SERBIA (Reo. September 4, 9.10 p.m.) Co'penhagen, September 3. It is reported, from Vienna that there is extreme tension between Rumania and Serbia. The Rumanians have concentrated fourteen divisions in districts which the Peace. Treaty demands that the Serbians Shall evacuate. The concentration aims at forcing Rumania's demands regarding Bahat. Tho Serbians are hastily protecting the Danube frontier, and fighting threatens.—Aus:-N.Z. Cable Assn. • • I"; NEW HUNGARIAN CABINET (Rec. September 4, 11.25 p.m.) . Paris, September 3. Herr Heinrich's Ministry .at, Budapest has. now been formed. It includes three Socialists, but no Jews/ Herr Heinrich has secured a promise from the banks •that they will co-operate. Paris considers that the lliniairy follows right .lines. Mr, Hoover regards it as satisfactory. ilerr Friedricn's last .stpp on. vacating the Premiership was. to sign the ■terriblo armistice with Rumania, whose ■plundering continues. The immensity of her spoils is blocking tho lines. Trans- ■ port alone interferes with the stripping of H.nngary bare.—Aus.-N.Z., Cable Assn.