DEMAND FOR WILHELM REFUSED

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 103, 26 January 1920, Page 5

DEMAND FOR WILHELM REFUSED

HOLLAND'S REPLY TO THE ALLIES MIGHT CONSIDER REQUEST FROM LEAGUE (By Telegraph-Press Associatum-Copyright London, January 23. Holland has dispatched a reply to the Allied demand, declining to surrender tho ex-Kaiser. This attitude is based on Treaty rights; but it is indirectoly hinted that Holland may reconsider tho matter if the League .of Nations as a whole reauests extradition. Holland contends that sho is not bound bv tho Peace Treaty, to which she is not a party, to surrender the ex-Kaiser. Such a stop would be against the Dutch constitution and the traditions of the na-tion.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. (Rec. January 23, 5.5 p.m.) Paris, January 22. It is understood that Holland's reply regarding the demand for the ex-Kaiser amounts to a tentatiro refusal, raising the technical point that it is impossible to order tho extradition except at a reciucst from Germany —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. Washington, January .22. It is authoritatively slated that the United States is not associating itself with tho efforts of the Allies lo secure the extradition of the ex-ICaiscr. It is felt that tho United States, not yet being a party to the Treaty, cannot join in this step, while it is also pointed out that the American Peace Delegation was opposed to tho criminal trial of AVilhelm.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn.

MATTER NOT CLOSED

PROTRACTED EXCHANGE OF NOTES PROBABLE. ' (Rec. January 2(i, 0.50 a.m.) London, January 21. Tho Australian Press Association's correspondent understands that Holland's refusal to surrender tho ex-Kaiser did not surprise official circles, but the Note must not bo regarded as closing tho matter. It io considered unlikely that tho Supreme Council will recede i'rum its position. It is probable that a protracted exchange of Notes will ensue, and that Holland may be invited to participate in direct consultations before tho matter is finally settled, it is likely that the Supremo Council's immediato reply will point out that the Council, ai tho recognised body representing tho Allies, is itself tho nucleus of the League of Nations. The suggestion that Germany should bo asked to demand tho suirender meets with general disfavour, for, although tho ex-Kaiser's presence in Gormaiiy would enable the Allies to demand hi 6 extradition under tho Treaty, it is fearod it might lead to a revival of tho monarchist feeling. If the efforts to secure his extradition fail, Holland may be asked to intern the ex-Kaiser under a, Dutch-Allied guard.

The French Press indignantly respnts Holland's attitude, and insists that tho extradition must bo enforced- .Tho papers point out that the refusal was announced simultaneously, with the conclusion of the Dutch-German economic agreement. Tha German newspapers show undisguised satisfaction. "Vorwaerts" pays a tribute to Holland's boldness. The Pan-German Press is jubilant—Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn. SUPREME COWL'S DUTIES

TO BE TAKEN OVER BY ALLIED AMBASSADORS.

Paris, January 21. Tho Supreme Council has decided that a conference of Allied Ambassadors, which will open in Paris on January 20, shall tako over the Supremo Council's duties, referring the most important questions to tho Allied Governments. M. Clemenceau has relinquished tho Presidency of the Supreme Council to M. Millerand.-Aus-N.Z. Cable Assn. London, January 21. Mr. Llovd George has. returned.—Aus.N.Z. Cablo Assn. TRIBUTE .TO CLEMBNCEAU'S SERVICES. (Rec. January 25, 5.5 p.m.) Paris, January 22. Mr. Lloyd George, Signor Nitti (Premier of Italy), and M. Mntsni (Japanese Ambassador at Paris), at the conclusion of the Simremo Council sittings, said farewell to M. Clemenceau, and paid a tribute to the groat services which ho had rendered to the Allied cause. M Clemenceau, in replying, said that he hoped tho Allied Entente would long continue in the interests of world-wide peace — Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS PROTEST AGATNST VATICAN'S REPRESENTATION. (Rec, January 25, 5.5 p.m.) Washington, January 24. The Federal Council of Churches, representing thirty-live million members, lias protested to President Wilson against tile Vatican's representation in the League of Nations—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. THE SENATE AND THE TREATY ARTICLE 10 TEE CRUX OF THE DISPUTE. Washington, January 23 Mr. W. H. Taft. who is actively promoting the Senatorial negotiations in regard to peace, points out that, eighty Senators favour ratification, of whom fortv favour the reservations in regard to Article 10. This is the crux of the disDiite, for President Wilson believes the article in question to lie of fundamental iinoortance. Mr. Taft says that he does not see whv it is necessary to compromise on Article 10, in view of the fact that it is unlikely that it will be invoked, owing to the -existence of Articles 1G and 17.—Ans.-N.Z. Cable Assn. • IRRECONCILABLE REPUBLICANS OPPOSE COMPROMISE. (Rcc. January 25, 11 p.m.) New York, January 23. The "New York Times" Washington correspondent states that an unforeseen turn in a flairs took place when several irreconcilable Rppiiblic'iii Somto'.-x -isiled Senator Lodge and pointed out to him that they represented a large number of Senators who would vote for the utter rejection of the Treaty rather than accept any material changes in Senator Lodgo's reservations. This it is felt may negative any compromise. Senator Sherman who is one of the irrcemicilnbles, lias slnled that he will leave tlio Hcpublican Party if there is to be any compromise oii Senator Lodge's reservations. --Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

THE KIAOCHAU QUESTION Paris, January 21. Chiiiii is expected to respond favourably to Julian's invitation to begin negotiations regarding Kiaochau—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.