THE PEACE CONFERENCE.

Hokitika Guardian, 24 April 1919, Page 3

THE PEACE CONFERENCE.

IMPOSSIBLE. (Received This Day at 10.35. a.m.) PARIS, April 23.

Mr Wilson in a statement said it was impossible for Fiume to become part of Italy.

ITALIAN VIEWS. Received this day at 2.36 p.m ' PARIS, April 23.

M. Orlando is preparing to issue a counter blast to Mr Wilson . He emphasised the need to return to the principles accepted everywhere as the basis of a permanent peace, only observing those possible to secure inter. I national justice.

THE MANDATES. (Received this day at 10.1(5 a.ii'.l PARIS April 21

Tlie British delegation discussed the draft mandates. The difference between New Zealand, Japanese and Australia’s mandates is that while all now provide for absorption of territories in the event of the natives expressing a wish satisfying the League New Zealand’s and Japan’s mandates provide that absorption won’t give the countries the right to fortify the territories, whereas the Australian mandate does not contain this provision.

A RIFT.

PARIS, April 23

The Allies have approved Germany’s Envoys and are arranging for their arrival for the 28th. There is n serious crisis at the Peace Conference over the Adriatic question, tion. The "Matin” states Mr Wilson is adamant. The "Matin” adds that Orlando cannot be blamed for withdrawing, if the demands are refused. ROME, April 22. The newspapers firmly adhere t*> Italy’s claims, despite the crisis, and also dieclalro the conquered territory must remain Italian whatever lmppi- j

ness. Hon. Lloyd George is strenuously endeavouring to prevent the Italians abandoning the Conference. PEACE COUNCIL DEALINGS (Received This Dav at 11.20. a.m.) PARIS, April £2.

The Council heard the Chinese case this afternoon. The Japanese wish themselves to hand Kaiochau to the Chinese, presumably in order to make a certain stipulation. The Chinese view was that as the treaties with Germany were abrogated by the war, the territory should automatically reverb to China. The Council’s view was that consideration of the case was not concerned in the making of peace with Germany, especially as under the treaty Germany would have to renounce possession. Therefore it suggested that a settlement between China and Japan should be deferred. Both parties agreed to refer the suggestion to their respective Governments for decision

The Drafting Committee is now in possession of all instructions for

complete treaty. The Council discussed the Japanese case relative to Shantung. The impression is that a settlement will eas-

ily be reached. The Chinese have not yet placed their views before the Council. The Italians placed a proposition before the Council which is in the nature of bargaining over the Fimne-Dal-mation Hinterland but Mr Wilson does not approve of the principal of bargaining. M. Orlando abstained from attending the Council. j THE PEACE TREATY. j Received this dnv at 2-3(5 p.m.,) [ PARIS, April 22. The Council discussed the publication of the Peace Treaty. It intends to

cable a lengthy summary to all newspapers; also the text to AVashington, whence it will be cabled to tlie various Governments.

j I AUSTRALIAN & N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION] | ITALIAN STAND. j (Received This Day, at 9.25 a.m.) j PARIS, April 22. j The Italian delegation allowed it to : bo known (hat they do not desire to ; ■ -i-rti-ipate further, unless their demands are granted.