INTER-ALLIED CONFERENCE

Hokitika Guardian, 8 February 1921, Page 3

INTER-ALLIED CONFERENCE

BY TELEGRAPH —PRESS ASSN., COPYRIGHT. AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. GERM AN RESIST A N CE. BERLIN, Feb. 6. Resistance to the Allied claims is being widely organised. The premiers of German States assembled at Berlin and conferred with President Ebert, who agreed to uphold the standpoint of the Imperial Government. A conference of two hundred representatives of trades unions adopted a similar resolution. Meetings also held in the provinces resolved to protest against the enslavement of German workmen foi the benefit of the Allies. READY TO RESIGN. BERLIN, Feb. 7. Dr Simons, Finance Minister, in an interview, said the German Government adhered to his views regarding the reparation payments, and were piepared to resign, if necessary. He thought that any Government must adopt the same attitude.

GERMAN FEEDING

“ THE TIMES ” SERVICE

(Received This Day at 8.30 a.m.) BERLIN, Feb. 7

Hon Lloyd George’s promise to consider counter proposals has been received with great relief. It is interpreted as meaning that the Paris terms are not absolutely final. The invitation to the London Conference is likely to he accepted,- hut a note of defiance persists. Simons is unequivocably pledged to the rejection of the Paris decisions. The Government’s stubbornness has been intensified by a week-end deluge of infuriated resolutions fi arprotest meetings. The press shows symptoms of timorousness, hut generally supports the Government.