SILESIAN PROBLEM

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 278, 18 August 1921, Page 5

SILESIAN PROBLEM

WORK OF SUPREME COUNCIL STATEMENT BY MR. LLOYD GEORGE By Telegraph—Press Association —Copyright London, August 16. Mr. Lloyd George's statement in the House of Commons on tho work of tho Supremo Council conveyed little fresh information. Ho said that on the basis of population and on the principle of one man one vote, the disputed Silesian area would go to Germany. British and Italian experts agreed with that view, but tho French took another view. It was clear that unanimity was impossible. Tho problem was, therefore, inferred to the arbitrament of tho League of Nations, and all were pledged to accept its decision. Owing to the delay, it might be necessary to send reinforcements to prevent a repetition of disturbances which threatened the peace of Europe. Another of the questions discussed was the sanctions under the'Treaty of Versailles. There was a general feeling that tho time had come for the gradual reduction of tho military burdens imposed on Germany. At tho conclusion of tho meeting, the Primo Minister said, the spirit of the alliance was as strong as ever. He quite understood the nervousness of France. Her first real security was tho disarmament’of Germany. It was impossible for any country to manufacture large supplies of armaments secretly; tho fact was bound to oome out before it became a menace.

Mr Asquith regarded the statement as the most satisfactory since the armistice. He thought the Silesian problem might have been relegated to the League sooner and with a better general effect. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. FIGHTING AT HEUTHEN POLISH REBELS IN CONFLICT WITH .ALLIED POLICE. (Reo. August 17, 10 p.m.) Berlin, August 16. A strong column of Polish rebels attempted to penetrate Beuthen for the purpose of making an anti-British demonstration. They wrecked German shops and houses in the suburbs before they came in conflict with' the Allied police. A severe fight then followed, resulting in many Polish casualties. —"The Times,”