GERMAN ITEMS

Hokitika Guardian, 26 July 1923, Page 2

GERMAN ITEMS

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CARLE ASSOCIATION. R ESIST A NCE LESSEN IXO. PARIS, July 21. M. I.itrockuer has reported to Cabinet optimistically upon the situation in the Ruhr. Ho declared that tho German resistance is lessening and railroad circulation is constantly improving. FRENCH CABINET. PARIS, July 24. The French Cabinet have consideied tho British documents re tho note to Germany. M. Poincare later had a conference with Count Saint Aulaite (French Ambassador at London) who then departed for London. ITALIAN OPINION. (Rts-civcd this dnv at 5.30 a.m.) LONDON, July 25. The “Daily Telegraph’s ” Rome correspondent says that diplomatic circles consider the British proposal is a noteworthy attempt to find a satisfactory solution. The “ Giornalo d'ltalia,” which is in touch with the Foreign Office, expresses satisfaction that the British proposal represents a near approach to the Italian view, especially in connection with reparations and internal debts. DOCTOR KILLED BY MOB. BERLIN, July 25. As the outcome of fierce Street demonstrations at Frankfort between the Socialists and Communists, Doctor Haas, State Attorney, was brutally murdered by a mob passing his home. They dragged Haas through the street where he was kicked and beaten to death.

The mob ransacked tile house of Haass’ father, who was hadlv maltreated.

The crowd carried banners inscribed; “To tho gallows with exploiters—No justice without blood." The mob also visited popular pleasure resorts and turned out the public, but the police repelled attempts to break into the restaurants and hotels.