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Hokitika Guardian, 10 July 1924, Page 3

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AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CARLE ASSOCIATION. I TEXT OF INVITATIONS. LONDON. July fh The text of the British invitations - to the London Conference, issued in f I the form of a White Book, substan- ■ I tinl ly confirms those received by the "I Italian Government. The text refers to tlie liimnimoii.s Allied decision to adopt the Dawes report. Consequently the informal discussions between the Allied Premiers centred on tho exact measures to give effect to the recommendation,s rather than upon the principles of the report. These recommendations impose obligations on Germany altogether beyond what i.s laid down in the Peace Treaty. It is, I therefore, necessary that they he embodied in a formal document and signed by the Powers responsible for their I execution. If Germany is to 'give her I assent she must, in justice, expect to receive as a counterpart to the obliI gatiou.s she is assuming, a corresponding nuclei taking that the economic and liseal .sanctions imposed on her shall he withdrawn. It would l*o undesirable to give the instrument of agreement a form which would have the appearance of a treaty explicitly modifying tile 'Treaty of Versailles. Tho most convenient form would, therefore, he a protocol which might contain the provisions covering various points agreed upon, while inviting France, Italy, Japan and Belgium to appoint delegates with any experts they desire. Invitations to the minor Powers are merely a teque.st for the attendance of their respective .Ministers in London. It is learned the Dominions High i Commissioners are in constant cable communication with their respective Governments in reference to representation at the intcr-Allied Conference. Tho position at present is indefinite hut there is ground for believing the High Commissioners will meet Mr .MacDonald on Thursday to discuss I Empire representation at the Confer- t once. (