WAR INDEMNITY

Hokitika Guardian, 20 January 1930, Page 6

WAR INDEMNITY

AIR SNOWDEN’S STATEMENT

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THE HAGUE, Jan. 17

There is a delay in the settlement ol the non-German reparations, owing to persistent bargaining methods, which provoked another strong remark from Air Phillip Snowden (British Chancellor), who declared that it either would be necessary to postpone the conference until .Judgment Day, or lock up the Bulgarian, Austrian and Hungarian delegates and their debtors without food and drink until they reached an agreement. He added that it appeared to him, a fortnight’ discussion, that there had been nothing but talk. The delegates thereupon decided to remain closeted together all night, if necessary to come to an agreement.

It is hoped that the final Protocol will be finished to-day.

LITTLE ENTENTE CONCILIATORY

THE HAGUE, Jan. 18

During the night, the members of the Little Entente refreshed themselves with champagne and oysters. They stated that the Protocol would be signed on Alouday whether they agree or otherwise.

LOAN FOR GERA I ANY,

THE HAGUE, Jan. 18

The Powers yesterday reached an agreement on the first German mobilise, tion loan, which will be of sixty millions sterling. Of this sum, twenty millions is to be applied to the needs of tbe German railways and postal services.