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Hokitika Guardian, 23 October 1923, Page 2

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GERMAN NEWS.

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. SAXONY IN A DISPUTE. BERLIN. Oct. 19. Remarkable scenes occurred in the Saxon diet, where Premier Zeigner, in a speech, declared it was n tact that the Reich had an illegal army. Many of these illegal organisations in the neighbourhood of Berlin would have attempted a rising at the beginning of October from four to six weeks this summer at Kooiiigsbrueck. Hundreds of thousands of their members had lately been enrolled in the Reichswehr, and were armed. The Entente knew of these things and would put an end to them. A member of the people’s tinted accusing lTerr Zeigner of open treachery. A tumult among the Communists followed, whereupon the Nationalists walked from the House. Differences between the Imperial and the Saxon, Governments, which have bon exaggerated by Herr Aluoller’s peremptory decrees, have now reached to a quarrel between Saxony and Bavaria. The former c.uuouiu-ed its intention ot changing its Charge do A [fa i res at Afunich."" The Bavarian Government refused to recognise the successor so long as the Communists are included ir Ihe Saxon Cabinet. Bavaria has alx. recalled its Minister from Dresden. RHINE RKPFBI.IC. LONDON, October 22. The Paris correspondent of "The _j Times” says ; Germany's dissolution has Begun. France now cannot escape the responsibility for the maintenance of order in the Rhineland and Ruhr. There has been the proclamation of a Rhineland Republic at Aix-la-Cha-pelle. This is overshadow ing the revolt of Bavaria against Berlin over the question of the reparations put in the hack ground by events wherewith diplomats eaniiot. keep I ace. It remains -to be seen what the outcome of the Rhineland Movement- will be. It is altcady being asked what will l-o the result if ihe Rhineland Repub-' lie is recognised by some of the oc-

copying powers, and is not recognised by Britain ? It is emphasised that the proclamation was made in the Belgian zone. At the same time, it is pointed out that Belgium did not favour tho Rhineland agitators. France desires to regard the movement as a spontaneous local demonstration. It certainly is d.is'pleasing, howoter. to many Frenchmen. PARTS. October 24. Advices indicate that Herr Decker an Aix-ln-C’lmpolle merchant, and a well-known Separatist is the leader of the new Republic. Herr Decker does not belong to either the Horton ,jj|- the Smoots gmup of Separatists. It is stated that Rhineland troops will now march north through the Belgian zone, and altorwards towards the British zone. BIU'SSFLS. October 21. The Belgian Cabinet has been liastilv summoned to consider tho question of a Rhineland Republic. A meeting of the Inter-Allied authorities has also assembled at Coblent., for the same purpose. BERLIN. October 21. The proclamation of a Rhenish Republic at Aix La Chnpelle is not taken ,-ery tragically in the official quarters here, where it is regarded as puroP. a local outburst, and as not likely to spread In the other parts of the occupied territory. Tt is reported that the armed Separatists carrying out the coup numbered some 20 l; 0. TROOPS FOR ROHR. BERLIN. October 22. The German Cabinet is now' ing to send several battalions of Reichswe.hr troops to preserve order in the Ruhr. Tlie Ruhr magnates are now endear, ouring to insure sufficient- work to provide a minimum existence lor the population, hut heavy dismissals are inevitable. ii is estimated that Krupi's’ dismissals will appivgatc thirty thousand. POINCARE’S ATTITUDE. LONDON. October 21. The “Daily Chronicle’s” Berlin correspondent says: -- ‘ At. Poincare’s editing of the German communique relating iti the conversation between him ainl the German Charge d’Affairs is regarded here as tin effort to explain iiwiiy wlint really happened. At. Poincare, in one breath, insists on a restoration of tfir conditions in the Ruhr to those existing prior to the occupation, and in the next breath lie warns the Reich not to interfere with the French authority there. The whole French attitude is regarded as so outrageous that the German Cabinet has concluded its attempts at negotiation with Paris and Brussels are useless. The Reparations Commission may ho approached by Germany, but ii is felt to be doubtful whether anything can he achieved. BAVARIA’S REVOLT. The “Echo do Paris” Berlin correspondent states that Bavaria’s retention of General von I.«ssow as dictator is tho first step towards a restoration of tin l monarchy. '1 be proposal is that Bavaria should forthwith proclaim the nullity of the Versailles Treaty, ami so compel the Allies to begin reprisals.

LONDON. October 20. Despite the grave difficulties, both the Reich and the Bavarian Governments claim to be actuated by the same dr-dte. namely the strengthening cf Germntidnm. They simultaneously accuse the other-side of disruptive influences. At .Munich. Yon Kaltr made a statement to pressmen. He that Bavaria rejected all idea of pnratism. Its action was partly directed against the policy of the Reich Government, hut not against the Reich itself. He defined its attitude as dictated by an opposition to internationalism and Marxism.

BAVARIA'S AIM. BERLIN. October The latest telegrams from Ba«dK/), are very set ion*. They say von Ivahr is determined to insist on the resignation of the entire Strescmunn Cabinet, and if a peaceful settlement is '' l *~' impossible, ho is ready to force a deeis. ion. The Berlin pre-s unanimously agree that Bavaria is in open rebellion. The papers point out Bavaria has her own ariiiv. w hich is ready to obey von Kafir and von hi ssow. Bavario insists that .she does not want separation from Iteii-h. hut only a restoration of the German Federation on the Bismaivhian lines, as this is the only way Germany can find a way hack to power. The Stro'omamt Cabinet has decided to attempt mediation, through the Federal Council.

REICH CONDEMNS BAVARIA. j BERLIN, October 21. The German Imperial Government, in a manifesto, describes the various claims as wilful misrepresentation. Genernlissino von Seokt, in an order to the 'Roichswehr. warns the Seventh Bavarian Division to remain loyal to its oath to the Reich, and unconditionally to obey iho highest military commander,