PEACE TREATY

Hokitika Guardian, 7 April 1920, Page 2

PEACE TREATY

fAUBTHALIAN & N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION] FRENCH TAKE ACTION. (Received this day at 8 a.m.) LONDON ,April 6.' Conflicting news continues to arrive regarding French action at Ruhr. It is stated French troops have actually begun to advance in Frankfort, but it is not clear whether the movement is decisive, or merely preparatory to the occupation of the city on a future oecas ion, if Germany fails to give satisfaction. It is semi-ofßcially announced in Paris that Government declines to accept Germany’s assurance that she has ordered the withdrawal of Government troops from the neutral zone. On the contrary, there is strong evidence that Reichstwehr’s advance continues . The French Government in justifying tlio contemplated occupation of Frankfort, Darmstadt Hnnau and Hotnburg, states it has plain proof that the German Government is the tool of the militarists. Moreover, the workers in Ruhr have requested French protection against militaristic aggression.

FRENCH ADVANCE IN GERMANY. (Received This Day at 3 a.m.l LONDON, April 6. The French General, Degoutte, has advanced from Mayence, and will occupy Frankfort forthwith. He has already proclaimed martial law in Frankfort and other districts. The proclamation reassures the peaceful inhabitants and adds that the German authorities will act under Degoutte’s control. Ail traffic is suspended during the night hours.

JAPAN’S ATTITUDE. (Received This Day at 8 ami.) WASHINGTON, April 6. The Japanese Ambassador, Shidi Hara, stated that Japan has not fortified any of the former German islands in the Pacific, and lias no intention of doing so, since she is adhering strictly to the terms of Treaty under which not only are fortifications not permitted, but the of the natives for military purposes is forbidden.