GERMAN NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 11 March 1924, Page 2

GERMAN NEWS.

AM JIM) NOTE TO GERMANY. AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. LONDON, March 7. ; Tin: l’ari.s correspondent of “Tlio i Tinics” says that the Ambiissndois’ Nc to regarding military control lias been handed to the Oorman Ambus- , sndoi at I’aris. The Note states that if there is any opposition to Allied demands or if it is shown that there have been serious and deliberate breaches of the Versailles Treaty, other stops undoubtedly V ill be taken to eoinpel Germany to toe the line. Tlie Allies especially insist on the following -stipulations : ■ (1: That police forces imi.-t he put on stub a footing that they cannot he used for military purposes. (2) Munitions faetories must he transformed and rendered incapable of prodeeing war material. (It) Excess war material must he handed over. (-1! Documents showing war material existing at the time of the Armistice ami indicating production during the war must he furnished. (•I) All necessary laws must he piomulgated to prevent the importation and exportation of war material, and to prohibit recruiting or organisation of an aimy in any sense contrary to the Treaty. The Note also emphasised the Lot t'.at the Inter-Allied Military Commission must he given proper facilities f.-r examination. The correspondent adds:—“lt is too much to expect that there will he nn fr.rther dillieulty. but at any rate the p'lcin-h believe that the present decision will demonstrate that the Allies are all united against any attempt on the part of Germany to escape her military obligations.” NOTE OIT’OSED. HEREIN. March 8. Nationalist newspapers most indignantly comment on the Allied Not-ewffi-garding the military control of Germane and demand the 1 rejection of the Not*:- regardless of eomsetpienccs, declaring that it is a violation of the T.reatv of Versailles.

The moderate journals, si I though disappointed, recognise that abrupt rcjo< tion would do Germany more harm titan good. FRENCH I’OIJt'V. PAYMENT BEFOR E EYA.CTATIOX. PARIS. March 7. M. Poincare made a speech in the Chamber of Deputies lasting three hours. The Premier reiterated that E'laiuc* would only give up the Ruhr proportionately to payments and sitter total payment. He hsid strong hopes that the French policy would not he contradicted by the experts. If the unity of the Allied flout "ere re-established Germany Mould carry out her obligations. There \va.s every chance of a general settlement being speedily put into operation.

(TIE\P GERMAN GLIDER. (“Sydney Sun” Cables). ■Received this day at 0.25 sun.) LONDON. March HI. Successful flights have been ina *.e M'ith a German folding in ii -r!->s air glider weighing St! pi.-iunds an 1 •< si.icg It is attachable to si - vcF. The glider lias a mainspar run".:*) r I* cm front to back, carrying small lice., able triangular planes for steering. tve wings giving support. HAMBFRG DOCKERS TO STRIKE. ~ ls's, ' eived this day at 0.15 a m.) BERLIN. Maicli in. Pile Hamburg dockers le-'c de-ided to .strike on the 11 tb. of Mercli.