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THE RUHR DISPUTE

ALLIES' PROPOSALS F@R RESTORING ORDER "—• i GERMAN ASSURANCES BY ■ FRANCE «' ULTERIOR OBJECT FEARED By Telegraph—Press Association-Copyright. (Rec. April 9, 9.50 p.m.) London, April 8. It is learned authontatively that France acted entirely on her own responsibility in deciding to advance in the neutral zone. Britain, Italy, Belgium, and America all opposed such action. Franco's military move has caused an obviously delicate situation. The. BritIsh and French Governments are c'iscussing the matter in the hope of easing the tension. When the trouble started in the neutral zone it was essential that' steps should be taken to restore • order, but the question was whether Allied or German forces should act. One proposal was that Germany should be made icsponsible for restoring order,, and be allowed to send.troops to Ruhr under the'strictest guarantees, which defined that Marshal Foch and Allied officers should accompany ,the German forces in irder to determine when, retirement was .uistified. Another proposal was to leave the decision to the German Government,' strictly providing that if the zone vere notevacuated immediately circumstances permitted, the Allies would exercise the option of occupying important German centres. The. German Government appears to have acted, precipitately, and France responded by adopting the plan, which had been suggested as a last resort by the Allies as a whole. The' Allies, except France, felt that Germany ought to restore order, and they opposed, tho idea of their regular forces being called on except as a last resort to undertake what were virtually police duties. France, with her long experience of the German yoke, and - the proved worth of German assurances, evidently concluded that tho. German movement of troops into the neutral zono was undertaken for some ulterior object France' doubtless acted bona fide, but the immediate., result is. that the'responsibility for her action cannot be shared by tho Allies as a-whole.- Certainly there, is no intention on the part of the British Government.to allow British soldiers | to act as police between hostile German factions. .The view, taken in .London is that our army of occupation is on the Rhine for a totally different'purpose. If, and when, French suspicion of ulterior German motives and deliberate flaunting of the. terms of the Peace Treatv became accomplished facts, the situaiion would instantly change awl the Allies,dou'btless would be preparedto act vigorously and concertedly, but for tho time being it may be taken that no British soldier will participate in the occupation of German cities in the neutral zone.—lmperial News Service. DISAPPROVAL OF FRENCH ADVANCE NOTIFIED BY BRITISH CABINET, (Rec. April 9, 7.25 p.m.) ■' London, April 8. A serious crisis is believed „to have arisen in Anglo-French relations. Cabipct. baa notified disapproval of. France's advance in the neutral zone.—'The Times," '' C®MMUNIQ.UE CONDEMNED BY' "THE TBIES." (Rec. April 9. 11.5 p.m.)'. London, April 9. "The Times" describes Britain s. disapproval of Franco's aotion as the rudest shock to Anglo-French relations since (he establishment of the' Entente, .and says it amounts to » political apostasy eci'urfllv .fatal to Britain's; interests and good name, "The Times" proceeds.; "The scandalous communique .from Downing Street outlining the disagreement actually adopts Germany's .disingenuous ver; sio'n of General von Watter's 'policing' invasion of Ruhr. Apparently Frances independent action hurt the small personal 'vanities of tho British authorities and affected party interests. It'is stated in Parliamentary circles that tho Prime Minister's opposition is attributable to his desire to influence the struggle proceeding at the National Liberal Club between the Coalition supporters and Mr. Asquith's followers."—'United Service.

VIOLENT PROTEST FROM GERMANY

FRANCE PREPARED FOR REASONAIIIJS. UNDERSTANDING'.

Paris, April B.' The Government has received Germany's Note, • protesting against the French advance. . It is. couched in somewhat violent terms, and surprise anil) indignation. It .says: The Reichswehr's operations are merely police measures." J -. ■ Jf. Millerand has communicated the Note to the Ambassadors' Council, and has also outlined the French reply, namely that France is willing to come to a reasonable understanding as regards the policing of the neutral zone, 1 _nleo for general economic collaboration, but Oormanv must establish her good faith as regards the Peace Treaty, on which France intends.to insist. The French newspapers point out tnat Germany's position in the neutral zone will change on April 10, because tho period for which Germany is. permitted to keen a number of troops there exjpires on that day.—Aus.-N.Z. Table Assn.

AMICABLE SETTLEMENT LIKELY

BEDS RAPIDLY DISARMING. (Rec. April 10, 0.35, a.m.) London, April 8. The Australian Press Association learns that there is increasing likelihood of an amicable settlement of the international differences arising out of the Ruhr incident. There is every indication that the Reds, are rapidly disarming, loday's Supreme Council meeting was postponed, probably in, order , to await events. It is hoped that when the-Coun-cil assembles the end .will be. in sight., Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

GERMAN TROOPS TO WITHDRAW. (Rec. April 10, 0.15 a.m.) ; Berlin, lApril 8. The "Vorwaei'ta" says that the Defence Minister stated that if possible the. troops would be withdrawn from Ruhr m two days.—R«uter. ■ ' ■ NATIONAL ASSEMBLY CONVENED (Rec. April, 10, 0!35 a.m.) Berlin, April 8. The National Assembly has been' convened for Saturday. " , _ . The Trades Lnions and Socialist _paities submitted to the Government joint demands for the withdrawal of the regular troops from the neutral .'.one and reorganisation of . the security police.-Aus.-N.Z. Cajjle Assn. • THE' SHOOTING~AT FRANKFORT RESULT OF'STBKiT PROCESSION. Paris,- April 7. A street procession, headed by stu(lonts, was responsible (or l 1 troops shooting at Frankfort. ''Ihe limes. QUIETNESS RESTORED. (Rcc. April 10, 0.15 a.m.) , Paris, April - 8. Quiet has been restored in 1' rankfort. The authorities 'pacified llie students.— Renter. - RHINE REPUBLIC INDICATED ■ Berlin, April 8.. There are indications that a iiljiue Republic will shortly be declared, lho excitement among the population is increasing and political action is imminent.— Aus.-N.Vj. Cable Aasn. FIERCE BATTLEJVITH REDS Amsterdam, April 8.. There has. "been 'a fieri* battle since I Monday between the He&s find the Gov-

eminent troops near Essen. Hobs in feen ransacked the shops for food and clothing— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. EXCESSES OF GERMAN TROOPS Berlin, April 7. Tho "Vorwaerts" stales that the Minister of Defence promised a Labour deputation that all troops guilty of excesses would be disbanded and tho Civic Guard reorganised.—Reutej.

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Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 167, 10 April 1920, Page 7

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THE RUHR DISPUTE Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 167, 10 April 1920, Page 7

THE RUHR DISPUTE Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 167, 10 April 1920, Page 7

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