CROWN PRINCE RETURNS

Hokitika Guardian, 13 November 1923, Page 3

CROWN PRINCE RETURNS

AUSTRALIAN AND N. 7.. CAULK ASSOCIATION. WILL CROWN I’HINGK LKAD A It .MV. LONDON. Nov. 11 The Dailt ( InoiiiiTc's Pans <orrcspondent says: "It. is believed here that despite tin' ex-Crown Prince's pledge not to participate in polities, he will soon he marching to Merlin at tile head of an army. It is understood that France, at to-morrow's Council of Ambassadors, will demand that Germany shall surrender (lie exCrown I’rinee, bur both he and Prince Kuppivehl are on the list of war criminals wanted hv the Allies, hut the Quai D'Drsai is not so optimistic as . to believe that the Reich will hand either. Il is felt that the Stresemaun Government is as monarchist and imperialist as the mo'l continued .Junkers in Fast Prussia. The Daily Express's special correspondent at Merlin says: “la my opinion it is only a matter of days before a Nationalist. Government rules Germany and it is by no means impossible that Chancellor Stresemami will be at its head. To-day sees the return of the Crown Prince, the German Government’s refusal to re-establish the int'er-Allied military control commission, and the release of General Lndendorff and Hiller, who is entrenched near the river fser. pondent says: “The drowsy little town PRINCE’S ARRIVAL. LONDON, Nov. 12 ’l'he Daily Chronicle's Oels enrresol Oels was awakened at dawn l.v a hand of invaders ready to welcome the Crown Prince to his' castle home. The Crown 'Princess and children were already in residence, Imt there were no signs of the fatted calf being killed. It is understood that the Crown

Prim-ess Inis given orders that every precaution shall he taken to prevent her husband's arrival being witnessed, as the ('row'ii Prince himself desires t,, avoid publicity, afier his live rears' separation from his family. There is a strong Socialist dement in Oels bur it is not hostile to the I Inbenzollei ns, and it will make no protest so long athe Crown Prince keeps his promise b settle down ns a country squire. !

FRANCK AND CROWN I'KINCE. (Received this dav ;<t H. 30 a.in.) I.OXDO.V. November .12. (in- *• I imcs’ I *:i ris correspondent says that |*'rjt n«*o is imiv definitely ui';:<ng flu- Allies i tnoufc delay, to take action regarding Ihe establishment of limitary contiol in Germany, and the plueing of the ex-Crown I’linct 1 beyond ■tin’ possibility o| his making mischief. Ilitlicrln the Crown I’rince lias not hecn taken seriously in France. hut opinion is now changing. The statement that he intends to reside quietly on his Si*, jesiiui estate is regarded as a mere pretence. corrfsi'onbf.nts’ keforts. A WAI! of REVENUE. POSHTON CONSIDERED DANG F.KOCS. [“Tin: Turns” Kkkvick.] Jtoeeivcd thin day at 0.-I-5 a.i11.) 1,( I\DON, November 11. The ''Times” Herlin eorrespomient says tlie excuse tin t Ihe Crown prime tetnnietl to Germany as a private individual cannot he accepted. The views are taken of the lit]in Uoveruinent's lesionsihility lor what is hap|ening in Germany. Frame IeJjcves that Germ.my has made up her mind to refuse to allow the Allies to ascertain the extent of her existing armaments and is secretly organising an army, preparing for a war of revenge. The position is considered ,-n dangerous that it is expected that Die Conference of Ambassadors will instantly reler the matter to their respective Governjnenls. T'lio erifieism of M. Poincare is sharpening and he is advised to show more firmness and foresight. Tlis | ositiott, without a douht, has been shaken |»v recent events. .Hitler is reported as rallying Ids supporters outside the town and his dramatic return is a possibility. Says the A! tin, l ieli correspondent: It is feared that the disorders of the pest few days are merely a prelude to mote serious conflicts. There are day long dcmoiistri,lions against Von Kahr, whose resignation is expected. Ihe general iiapiession is Gait he and Von J.ossow encouraged and even helped Fritlay’s events. The troops and police find difficulty in maintaining order at the theatres and cinemas ami lestaurants are compelled to' close at eight, after which no one is a flowed ill the streets without a permit. The public ;ne forbidden in many squares which are guarded by barbed wire and machine gnus. 'I he crowds refusing to disperse at eight o’clock are charged hv soldiers with fixed baronets and five were carried oil' oil stretchers a aid tit least eight other casualties are reported. The lU'ichswehr and police are ren. eeiitrntiug at the main station in expectation of tin advance ot Tdilfct s forces.

The' ‘•Times'’ Cologne correspondent states that unemployed is steadily increusing in Hie Ruhr and even Krupps. ♦respite the reciiutly ooneluded with the French. are starting extensive dismissals. Ihe men are reported to he very hitter against the employers, alleging that they are acting in unnecessary haste. A collision between the unemployed miners and the police at Gelsenkirchen "'resulted in lour of the former being killed. At THnslakeii crowds stormed the reparation coal availing transport. The Belgian cavalry finally intervened hut not" helore a. huge quantity of coal was carried off. DID THU DUTCH KNOW? (Received this day at 0.0 n.m.) LONDON. Nov. 12. The “Times" Hague correspondent says that the Dutch Government _ apparently knew all about the dash oi the ex-Crown Prince from W ioringen. t.espite the assurances given out that Innot: likely t, > leave Holland in the jPliear future. ’ r The eoiTesp indent punts out that all attempts to extract information tr.nn the Dutch Government _failed, yet it must have known the mimiti-t details in eonneetiou with the C'rown I’nme s departure plans. The press is unanimous m saving unit the Dutch Government, could not have acted otherwise than it did. and the opinioGjs general that Holland is gate to gevrid of an undesirable alien and Wieringcii should now return to its ancient, atmosphere oi peace and quietness.