GERMAN ITEMS

Hokitika Guardian, 10 May 1923, Page 3

GERMAN ITEMS

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TEXT OK BRITISH NO Fill. LONDON, Nln.v 9The text lias been issued of the Bntish note, which was sent to Russia by . aeroplane. The Note Pves the Sov et ten days in which to comply with its requests, otherwise Britain will lceoß„iso that the Soviet docs not wish the existing relations to be maintained The Note demands an apology o. am l cessation of the Soviet’s anti-Bri-tish propaganda and hostile action particularly in the East and the recall o officials responsible therefore. It also demands the Soviet’s admission of liability for, and mulct along to P«y compensation in eases where Bnti subjects were maltreated m Russia and British ships have been seized It also demands the unequivocal withdrawal o the offensive reply to presentations, regarding Beliak B ldThe Note states though Britain has scrupulously observed the article in the trade agreement promising to icj.nin from any hostile act, the Soviet had flagrantly violated the same. I . v. l. citing outrages against Britrmt.M. mentions in January 1920, t’o arrest and imprisonment on raise charges, of Mrs Stan Harding Compensation is demanded for the loss of the Magnet a, and seizures of St, It hert and James Johnson, also an assurance that British trawlers will not further be interfered with outside the three mile limit. Referring to the Russians reply to British representation on behalf of the Arel.hisl.ops, the Note says it seems difficult to arrive at any other conclusion than that the Soviet is either convinced Britain will accept any insult sooner than break with the Soviet nr that the Soviet desires to terminate the relations created by the trade agreement.

A GERMAN MEMORIAL. (Received this day at 10.45 a.m.) LONDON, May 9.

The “Daily Telegraph’s” Berlin correspondent savs a curious commentary „u the present situation is furnished t\v the unveiling of a war memorial at Dobartz, Spandau, in celebration of the ex-Crown Prince’s birthday. General Von Hindenburg in a speech, said with joy and pride we think ill fidelity love, and veneration of our most gracious Kaiser, King and Lord, our illustrious leader in our superhuman struggle for honour and existence of the fatherland. Gessler (Minister for Defence) as a comical anti climax said, we concentrate in the vow of most faithful fulfilment of our duty to the German nation, state and Republic. The correspondent adds that Gessler lias long played with reactionary fire, and now had burned bis fingers. There will be a great rumpus over his participation in the Monarchist demonstrations.

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