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Hokitika Guardian, 31 August 1923, Page 3

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AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. RESISTANCE TO CEASE. LONDON, Aiigust 30. ,L Persistent repoits arc reaching London that foreshadow n change in Germany's Ruhr policy. Tile “Daily Telegraph's” Beilin correspondent states: German Ooverninent intends to open negotiations with France, and to relinquish her passive resistance. As a sign of her willingness, it is stated that the posts of the German Ambassador in Baris, and the German Minister in Brussels, which have been vacant since the llulir occupation, "ill he filled within a few days. Ji is expected that an agreement, will he reached within a ( fortnight, conditional upon the expelled workers being allowed to return, and on those imprisoned being released.’’ The “Morning Post's” Berlin correspondent snvs ; —‘'Disquiet has been aroused in Beilin Bourse circles by

persistent rumours that the new Gov■f , eminent contemplates an alteration of lis policy .in the Itulie. Jt is believed that efforts are being made to provide pledges such as France may consider adequate and such ns Germany is able to grant while retaining her "ovcreignty.'' reactionaries meet. LONDON, August 30. The “Daily Telegraph’s” Berlin correspondent states: — “General von llindenburg and Herr Hugo Stinnes met at General Ludendorff’s house, in .Munich. General Escherick, the organiser of the Bavarian Civic Guards, also was present. It is considered unlikely that tuis meeting was purely a social affair, and the world need not he surprised at niiy-thing happening in Germany today. There are plenty oi people busy prescribing violent panaceas, and the public temper is such that any hero on a. whito-ho:se—whether Communist or Fascist—-would probably get a largo following in the first hours of his appearance.” Dr. hilfording, the Minister of Finance, is working hard, blit it is doubted whether ho can obtain sufficient rapidity to turn tlio tide. NEW lIIIHR STRIKE. LONDON, August HO. The “Daily Telegraph’s” Berlin correspondent says : —“Another crisis has arisen in the Ruhr, owing to the miners' dissatisfaction with the wage settlement negotiated in Berlin a fortnight ago, and a general strike is threatened

THE RUHR OCCUPATION. ‘Received this day at 8.30 a.m.) LONDON, Aug. 29 Lord Birkenhead in a speech heloro the American Bar Association at Minneapolis, said; “I see no use of opposing the French occupation of tlm Ruhr, although bitterly against, such a jxilicy when Ihe opposition might have influenced the French from taking that stop. 1 still hope all the nations who saved civilisation will one day realise that not merely the interests of Europe, but the interests of every great country in the world, require some common effort to alleviate ami correct the misery under which Europe is groaning. The hope of the world today lies, not in the gold reserve, but in orderly and peaceful industry.”

UAH CRIMINALS. (Received this day at 10.2-Vn.iu.) PARIS, Any. .TO. At Nancy, i lie AVar Council is continuing the examination of Gormans. Pour war criminals wore sentenced to death including General Von Jaeger for killing and burning in villages near Nance. w GERMAN CO.VIAIt;MSI'S. [“The Times” Service.] (Received this dav at 10.25 a.m.) ' LONDON, Arg. .TO. The ‘‘Times” .Moscow correspondent says Hamar, the representative of a. German Communist organisation reported to the Kxocutive Committee of Communist internationals, that Communism was rapidly growing and Germany’s condition was fruitful. He was convinced that early in the spring all would he ready for n great successful struggle to seize power. The Committee decided to assist the Germans. FRENCH PRESS COAIM ENT. (Received this day at 12.25 p.m.) 'PARIS, August 50. The Press in commenting on the Belgian Note, mostly agrees with the necessity for private conversations between tlie Allied .Ministers. 'fhe ‘“Petit Pnrisieii’' understands that although the French Government is disposed to discuss matters In a friendly split, it does not consider the time lias arrived for tripartite conversations which would soon lead ihe Chancelleries into now inter-Allied conferences. The “Journal” says that the British Cabinet is now aware of the format wishes and needs of the two countries which bore the heaviest burdens during the war. No more evasion is now possible.

The “Matin” says that hence forward the British Foreign Office is confronted with two separate documents constituting an overwhelming refutation of tife 'British viewpoint, a complete explanation of the situation nn<l ihe means of getting out of it. The “Figaro” says that between the lines one sees disappointed friendship and a shudder of suppressed indignation.

AIFFTCVG OF At/LIES. (Received this dav at 12.45 p.m.) PARIS, Aug. 30. It is confidently expected a meeting of Premiers will he held early in September. FRENCH OPINION. (Received this dav at 11.45 n.m.) " PARIS, Aug. 30. Authoritative French opinion points out the amount necessary for Belgium’s priority claims, England's fourteen milliards gold marks, l’i’ani.-s tnentv-six milliards and sums due to other'Allies total fifty milliards, which is exactly that of A. and B. bonds. Ilia admitted the future of C. bonds ce-pt-nds upon a settlement ot iut or-.t died debts, which in turn depend on l nited States, which refuses to make a pronouncement at present. This part ot the problem is therefore postponed. Meanwhile it is desirable that European allies f-ho lid agree to a common programme in France and Belgium. 1 The “Journal’s” Geneva coiT“s;mndent savs the rumour is current that if Germany’s request for admission to the League of Nations has not r-'.-uo! tiie Secretariat to-morrow one oi the delegations, probably South Afnca. "“I point out the importance of s.-io ng Germany’s admission.

CEREMONY TO BE HELD-

LONDON, August 30

\il vices from Germany state that a- ceremony will bo held, at Nuremberg on. the second of September, celebrating the capitulation of the Sedan. It will be Separatist in character in Munich. It is thought that Bavaria will declare its independence on that day.