GERMAN ITEMS

Hokitika Guardian, 7 September 1923, Page 3

GERMAN ITEMS

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AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. GERMAN DOUBTS. BERLIN. .September 6. Cnancollor Streseinann’s paper, “Die Zeit.” discussing the question of I'orinaiiy joining The League of Nations says: “It is obvious that, when Incidents of teal importance arise mis League is simply ignored. It is obvious that, as a matter of fact, torce continues the determinative factor. Germany can he exjectod to desire to sell herself, body and soul, to such a torso! Let us wait and see the present conflict and find out if the League really i> an impotent creation, or a body with influence and power. If the League proves a toy. the nations will revert to tin- principle that might is right. In that case, several clauses of the Treaty of Versailles must be ruled out. Germany will be then laced with tho necessity of demanding a right arm for herself to the extent eoriesponding with her size. NEWS FROM RUHR. [“The Times” .Service.] (Received this day at 10.10 a.m.) ( LONDON. Sept, G.

The “rimes” Berlin correspondent says it appears certain that Germany is preparing for a separate settlement with France. The newspaper “Zeit” carefully explains Herr Stresemaun’s suggestion for a Franco-German industrial co-operation in Ruhr, and says it does not imply an alteration in the German foreign policy. There is certainly no question of creating cn economic block dangerous to Britain. This appears to be realised in Britain. whence all reports indicate Germany’s attempt to reach a direct understanding with France is welcomed. Stinnes and Krupp contradict the reports that they are taking action privately, but tin- French reception el Htreseina mi’s speech encourages the Government to develop a plan. The didiculty hitherto concerns the control of undertakings, and business circles arc convinced British industrialists calmly view the combination of Ruhr and Lorraine industries.

An Essen correspondent reports tlie Labour situation in Ruhr mines has improved. The men will lie paid daily >r on ultimate days, because it is ivnguisod they are at starvation point Altogether they are receiving lifty-foiir million marks weekly.

Disturbances occurred at llaienbeck mine. The police- fired in tlu- air and dispersed the crowd. Tt was thou announced that married men would receive an interim payment of sixty million marks and single thirty millions. There is great discontent among Ruhr miners, wim believe Berlin is neglectful. Many foreigners amongst the miners arc prepared to work for the French but apart from the disorderly international element, hunger is driving the miners to abandon their passive resistance which the Communists are preaching. the owners are trying to enforce, giving themselves a favourable condition for negotiating with the Trench. Trade unionists declare the fight "ill continue whether or not a Franco-Ger-man agreement is reached.