CABLE NEWS. SILESIA TROUBLE

Hokitika Guardian, 6 May 1921, Page 2

CABLE NEWS.

SILESIA TROUBLE

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION

POLAND DETERMINED

SEVERE FIGHTING GOES ON

LONDON, Dlay 5

The “Daily Express” Berlin, correspondent says: “Fighting continues jn the South-eastern districts of Upper Silesia. The Allied troops have ' restored order in some towns, but the Polish insurgents oontrol the country districts. THE ALLIES NEUTRAL. . 4? LONDON, May o. In the House of Commons, Mr Cecil Harmsworth announced that in connection with the disturbances in Silesia, .—" the British and other Allied Governments have adopted a policy of strict impartiality A POLISH D’ANNUNZIO PROCLAIDIS POLISH RULE. LONDON, May 4. The.“ Times” Warsaw correspondent . states Korfantz, Polish commissioner, has proclaimed himself Dictator in Silesia, and Leader of the Polish insurgents. He has issued a passionate proclamation, urging his followers to continue the fight until the country is freed from the German tyranny and oppression. Thousands are flocking to his standIt appears that the Allies will nave to deal with another Zeligowski or "" D’Annunzio. Feeling is running nigh in the capital. During a street procession the, participants shouted “Down with Lloyd George!” “Long, live France!” * The crowd made threatening demonstrations outside the British and Italian Consulates. Allied troops have been ordered to arrest Korfantz and disperse his followers. The ; Allie£ proclamation of martial law has had little ■ effect. Shooting continues in most of the southern area of Upper Silesia which is in the possession of the Poles. An Italian Dlajor was killed during fighting in Pless. Two Italian officers were assassinated at Lublinitz. At Dlichlowitz the insurgents killed the manager of a Prussian mine. • *

KORFANTZ RECALLED

LONDON, Dlay 5

The Berlin correspondent of the Daily Express states it is announced that' the Polish Government has retailed DI. Korfantz, the .Chief Polish 1 lebiscilo Commissioner, whp had proclaimed himself dictator over Upper Silesia.

The Polish Government announced then that Polish rule had been established within the territory bordered by what is called the Korfantz line.

Sonle French troops, however, had already forced Korfantz to pull down the Polish flag at his headquarters in Heathen.

The Italian troops suffered serious losses while lighting Polish insurgents til Pless. The details are not yet known.