GERMAN ITEMS

Hokitika Guardian, 9 May 1923, Page 2

GERMAN ITEMS

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION, NOTE AND REPLIES CONSIDERED. LONDON May 7. Cabinet discussed the German Note together with the Frr.nco-Belgian rePl It S is stated that while the proposals were considered unsatisfactory it. is extrniely unlikely that Cabinet will decide to send an emphatic “No.” It is hoped that the ddor will be left open so that Germany can see’ her way to mako a further offer, which would be the basis for negotiations. IS TREATY BEING EVADED. LONDON, May 7. Mr Guinness, iu -lie House of Commons, replying to a question as to whether Germany was evading the Versailles Treaty in regard to army reduction by the enlistment of a large number of armed police, said the British military advisers were satisfied that the provisions of the Treaty regarding the surrender of armaments were complied with. Germany was now effectively disarmed. FRANCE’S NOTE. GERMAN BITTER ATTACK. [“The Times” Service.]

(Received this day at 9.45 a.m.) BERLIN, May 8. While the most influential newspapers reserve judgment in regard to tho French reply, a violent attack has been made on NT. Poincare by Stinnes organ the “Deutsche Allegemeine Zeitung,” which says: In Paris sits the peace-breaker, the criminal of Europe’s future. Sarcastic politics of an impudent, advocate run like a scarlet thread through the Note. Tt is a document of insufferable insults, and insolvent stupidity. The general feeling in Berlin is one of increased bitterness against France, hut Germany is waiting to hear the answer, of Britain and Italy. It is hoped that Britain will exercise a moderate influence in the joint reply. FRENCH APPREHENSION. (Received this day at 9.45 a.m.) PARIS. May S. It is learned authoritatively that the French Government would have preferred a joint reply, hut this was impracticable. seeing that Britain .was not involved in the occupation of Ruin to which essential passages of the German Note referred. The hope is expressed that British public opinion will not be offended by France’s action. Some apprehension is felt less the action result in a joint Bntish-Italian reply, which would weaken the Entciite, especially in view of the King s visit to Rome.