THE RUHR TROUBLE

Hokitika Guardian, 12 April 1920, Page 3

THE RUHR TROUBLE

(By* Electric Telegraph— Copyright.)

FRENCH CABINET MEETS. (Received This Day at 8 a.m.) PARIS, April 10. Two meetings of the French Cabinet were held to-day to consider the British protest against France’s action. Britain’s Note came like a bombshell, . stupefaction. French newspapers make bitter comment, singling out Hon. Lloyd George for special blame, asserting he had imposed his vjA on the British Cabinet. H FRENCH CRITICISM. (Received This Day at 8 a.m.) PARIS, April 10. The newspaper “Le Temps-” dispassionately reviewing the situation, points out that Britain was kept fully informed of France’s determination to protect herself from the German menace.

A prominent French, writer declares Hon. Lloyd George struck the Entente a blow from which it will have a difficuty in recovering. He- hopes that British public opinon will rectify the British Government’s mistake. “ Le Journal” and “ Des Debates asks does Lloyd George realise he is losing the preetige and authority lie won ° by his energy during the war. Lloyd George has now repudiated his title to posterity’s gratitude. Lloyd George leaves London on Saturday for San Reno. "The Echo de Paris” calls attention to the fact that Hon. Lloyd George is going by sea rather 'than pass through France. The “ Daily Chronicle’s” diplomatic correspondent says the fact that Hon. (Lloyd George is taking the sea trip is a welcome sign that a full undertanding is now assured, if not already established in every detail. The correspondent adds that every responsible British statesman hopes that a passing difference between two proud democracies will not be allowed to obscure their fundamental cordial unity .

GERMANY’S NOTE

(Received this day at 9.30 a.m.) LONDON, April 10. Germany addressed a Note to France pointing out the number of Germans killed dr wounded in the newly occupied territory. The Note adds that Germany holds France responsible for all the da<(#age suffered. ' ‘ f “The Daily Express” Paris /orrespondent states the French reply to the British protest will takotho form of an urgent request that Britain, shall, re>consider right to take direct action. German newspapers are jubilant over the Anglo-French misunderstanding.

NEW NOTE TO FRANCE. ' (Received This Day at 1.5. p.m.) LONDON, April 10, The “Sunday Times” says after a

hurried meeting of Cabinet a new note jtas-, despatched to France, less harsh in tone.

POSITION (EASIER. Deceived this day at 2.36 p.m.,) PARIS, April' 11th. The Press forecast an early settle-anglo-Frepcli differences largely as a. result of Lord Derby’s friendly services. The “Matin” states German newspapers are eagerly watching, hoping the Entente will break up. The •'Vossiche Zeitung” and "Vorwaerts” even discuss a possible Franco-German cooperation. The “Matin” believes the responsibil-

jty for the dispute is largely nttributto British capitalists interested in, 'Ruhr covertly supported by financiers, demanding employment of Reiclistovehr to coerce Ruhr workers. The “Petit Parisienno” says diplomatic attempts to prevent Belgium intervening failed.