BERMAN ITEMS

Hokitika Guardian, 15 January 1924, Page 2

BERMAN ITEMS

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CA-BLE ASSOCIATION. BRITAIN AND FRANCE. LACK OF ACCORD. LONDON, Jan. 13. The ‘‘Times” Paris correspondent says there is no doubt that a lack of accord exists between France and Britain regarding events in The Palatinate. The British desire to send Lord Clive to make inquiry on the spot on the ground that .jurisdiction extends to the Palatinate. The French object because they contend that tho Palatinate’s territory is occupied and regulated by the Allies. ’1 hey ask, what, would lie- the effect produced if the Allies, French or British began to make independent inquiries into each other’s actions in the occupied zone. It is pointed out that if such a principle is admitted there are inquiries the French would like to make in tho Cologne area. The French would agree to in tor-Allied investigations through the Rhineland High Commissioner. hut it is alleged i.ord Clirzou rejects suc h procedure.

FEELING AGAINST SEPARATISTS. LONDON. Jan. 14.

The “Times” correspondent at Lui.lwigshafen states that delegations from organised bodies of all kinds in the Palatinate are flocking to the headquarters of the Rhineland High Commission in Coblenz to lodge protests against the Separatist menace. A most striking protest was made by the Roman Catholic- Clergy, which was made personally to the High Commission by the aged Bishop of or. The protest says detachment "of the Palatinate from Bavaria, being contrary to the will of the population can only poison Fra neo-German relations and promote a spirit cf war. The revelntionarv and treasonable methods |,v which the Separatists obtained power were loathed by the vast majority of the population. The Protestant Churches are also making united protests in similar terms. Another sign of the rising indignation is the fact that the leading Ludwighsafen newspaper tears to shreds the Separatist press regulations forbidding eriteisms of themselves and prints a strongly worded article condemning the Separatists aims and actions over the heading of: “Away with automony." _ The correspondent says that he is informed by Trade Union leaders that feeling among the workers is rising daily.