VERSAILLES TREATY

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 93, 13 January 1921, Page 5

VERSAILLES TREATY

FRENCH PREMIER INTENDS TO SECURE ITS EXECUTION “FRANCE WILL EXACT HER DUE” 3y Telegraph.—Press Association-Copyright. (Rec. January 12, 5.5 p.m.) Paris, January IL AL Leygues, in the course of an interview, expressed his intention to secure the execution of the Versailles Treaty. France would exact what was her due, quietly, with calm, unshakable firmness, with justice to her former enemies, and justice to herself. He realised that before the world could arise /roju the cinders of the great fire, all civilised nations must collaborate, and France and Germany also. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable- Assn. AMERICA QUITS SUPREME COUNCIL FORMAL ANNOUNCEMENT. (Rec. January 12, 5.5 p.m.) Paris, January 11. The American Ambassador has informcd M. Leygues that the United Staves has decided not to be further represented on the. Ambassadors’ Council, also to refrain from taking part in the next supreme Coupcil. America will continue to participate on the Reparations ComThe “Matin” declares that the decision has been taken owing to the French de'mand that Germany should be compelled to fulfil her pledges.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable' Assn. GERMAN PROPAGANDISTS’ SUGGESTION “AMERICAN SYMPATHIES ARE WITH GERMANY.” (Rqc. January 12, 7.30 p.m.) Paris, January 11. A semi-official Note points out that the American decision to quit me Council is merely formal, as America has not participated since 1919, in the capacity of observers. Formal action is necessary in view of President Wilson’s retirement, though German propagandists in America are suggesting that American sympathies are with Germany. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.