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Hokitika Guardian, 6 April 1921, Page 4

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AMERICAN ITEMS.

AMERICA AGAIN INTERMEDIARY

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AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION

WASHINGTON, April 4

The State Department lias published the text of the informal note that has i been presented by America to the German Government, (as cabled on April 2nd.) The United States tied areas the American Government is pleased to note t h„t in Dr Yon Simon’s memorandum there is an unequivocal expression of the German Government’s desire to afford reparation to the limit of Germany’s ability. The United States stands with the Allied Governments m holding that Germany was response..e for the war, and that therefore Germany is morally bound to make reparations as far as possible. The United States believes that the recognition ot this obligation is the only sound basis on which can be built a firm and just peace under which the. various nations of Europe can achieve economic independence and stability. The United States recognise?, however, in Dr Simons’ memorandum, Germany's sincere desire to reopen negotiations, which once resumed, may lend to a prompt settlement which will satisfy the Allies’ just claims.

AMERICA’S ATTITUDE. WASHINGTON. April 5. There is some misinterpretation of a single important sentence in Air Hughes’ memorandum to Germany reading:—“The United States recognises Germany’s sincere desire to reopen negotiations with the Allies on a new basis.” A portion of the Press are inclined to think this means rewriting the \ ersailles Treaty. The State Department’s meaning is a resumption of tho reparation negotiations, which summarily ended at London recently. Official circles are anxious that there shall be no wrong reading ol Mr Hughes’ meaning. THE GERMAN ATTITUDE. WASHINGTON. April 4. Regarding tho German Note from America, Dr Yon Simons, in a. memorandum, says:—lt is the earnest desire of the German Government to reach accord with the Allied Governments. and to meet their requirements as far as possible. 1 lie assertions made that Germany is reluctant to recognise the reparation obligation is intoi rot l. It is clear, not old' to lie 1 German Government, but to the German people, that Germany must make reparations to the limit of her abili t.v. Dr Simons points out that Germany has repeatedly offered labour, technical advice, and material assistance for the building (ij> of the devastated regions. but these otters have not even reached the point of diplomatic exchange. The German Government intends to submit fresh proposals to France regarding tbi' rebuilding of the devastated areas. Germany is willing to assume the obligations of interest and amortization of Allied foreign debts within the limit • of her capacity, should such measure be acceptable' to the Allies and to their creditors, America. MR HARDING'S VIEM'S.

(Received This Day at 8.30 a.m.) WASHIXCTON, April A. .Air i larding told newspaper men that lie was convinced there is no practical wav that I'nited Stales can consider the ratifying of the Versailles Treaty. Tie approved of the immediate passage of the Knox Peace resolution.

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