GERMAN ITEMS

Hokitika Guardian, 5 June 1923, Page 3

GERMAN ITEMS

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. BRITAIN AND FRANCE. (Received this dav at 8 a.m.) PARTS, Juno 4. lion S'. Baldwin (British Premier) in a special interview by the “Petit Pnrision” said—“l am confident no matter how difficult the reparations and Ruhr problems, it is possible to discover a ground whereon Britain and France can adjust them to their mutual satisfaction. Secondly, 1 want the French public to realise that Britain also feels the importance of the security of Franco and Belgium, and has Ji earnest desire to help towards a tUfcment which will guarantee the nmfftenaneo 0 f European peace. You can depend on me, for I am determined to help. Wo shall meet with difficulties at the start, but I am certain that success will crown our efforts.” The "Petit Parisien” comments that the present is the most opportune time to bring together the British and French policies. GERMAN CABINET CRISIS.

PARIS. June 3. Latest advices from Berlin assert that the political situation in Gcrmniiv is becoming serious. A crisis is imminent within the inner cabinet council, and there a.re hints that the new German reparations proposal may be presented by someone other than Chancellor. Cuno. FRANCE UNRELENTING. PARIS, June 2. M. Alillerand, speaking at Strasshurg, recalled that after the FrancoPrussian War, Germany imposed on France a tribute of five milliards of marks, and did not grant any postponements. She said: "That is what you owe. We will hold your territory. When you have paid we will go.” Germany had kept her word. France, he added, will now keep hers. A BRITISH VIEW. LONDON, June ?.. The "Daily Telegraph’s” Paris correspondent states M. Milloraud’s speech is taken to represent France’s attitude towards the impending German offer. It is said the French Government is no more interested in Germany’s capacity to pay than formerly. Tt is Germany’s business to pay what she owes.