INDEMNITIES

Southland Times, Issue 18835, 31 May 1920, Page 5

INDEMNITIES

THE ENTENTES POLICY ENSDRSZD EY FRINGE CKAMB R (Bv Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright.) (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) PARIS, May 23. (Received May .30, 11.0 p.m.) The Chamber carried a tore of consilience in M. Millerand aifvr lr> i-xpmnation mi toe Entcn'e';- - indemn'ty pidicy. He denied that the Hythe ConSercnce fixed any definite sum. trances bill for reparation compiled to date was equal to 66 milliards of gold murks, trance was not disposed to withdraw from the occupied area. The Allies admitted the principle of occupation if Germany broke her engagements. It would be scandalous if Germany did not pay the debt to which she p.edge 1 herself at Versailles. She must pay for all the loss she inflicted. ITALIAN DISSENT. ROME, May 2S. (Received May 30, o p.m.) It is reported, that the Government will srrrmdy ww.-e lire Hythe (. ooterence s financial decisions as Luang quite inadequate to meet Italy's just chum.-?.

CANADA'S COMPENSATION BILL. OTTAWA, May 27. t is understood that ( anaua has formulcted a war damages bill totalling I,S< 0.0l!() POO dollars, including cost of the war and demobilisation !,7 Ui.l’Od.OOO dollars, separation allowances. 8.>,000,000 dollars ; Halifax losses 3b.n0(1,().,K) dollars; army oi .. -mil. -I ■■in S,POO.POD dollars; and illegal warfare 31,0dd,000 dollars. This bill win He ha need to the forthcoming conference of Empire representatives and the Inter-Allied Conference at J-pa. THE SPA CONFERENCE. POSTPONEMENT DEMANDED BY ITALY. ROME, May 29. (Received May 30. 11.5 p.m.i The Cabinet decided to insist on the postponement of the (spa Conference lid .Inly. GERMAN UNREST. REVOLUTIONARY PROPAGANDA. OUTBREAK SAID TO BE IMMINENT. BERLIN. May 28. The commissary for the maintenance of order, in a statement to the press, declares that while rumours of a forthcoming revolution have a basis of reality, they are much exaggerated. The only party openly threatening violent ai tarn is the Communistic Labour Party. The chief danger from the latter is that it might cause a reaction among other parlies. On the other hand the Freiheit and Tageblalt declare a revolution imminent. The Tareolatt adds that a h.-i has been drawn up of democratic '-oeiah.-t leaders and Jewish notables who will be slaughtered. Vorwaerts states that the signal for the revolution will come from the east. The Volkszeitung says: "A# volunteer formations will march to Berlin. Over 100,000 volunteers are ready to rise. Trucks of military equipment are leaving Berlin daily fur East Prussia.

POLES AND BOLSHEVIKS

RED REVERSE ON THE BERESINA.. (Reuter's Telegrams, i LONDON, May 2S. A Warsaw communique states that Polish ,roups cut off the Bolshevik forces and crossed the Beresina river south of Borisoff. capturing hundreds of prisoners. SOVIET ATTACK ON PERSIA. ADVANCE NOT TO CONTINUE. SEVERE FIGHTING NEAR KIEFF. LONDON, May 29. (Received May 80, d p.m.! The Soviet Government has replied to Persia's protest against the bombardment and occupation of Enzeli. It indicates that the Soviet will not further advance, and also suggests that the forces will shortly be withdrawn. \ Bolshevist communique states that th ere is tierce fighting on the Kietl sector, with alternating successes and repulses. Ihe Poles continue to press in the Borisoff region. BOLSHEVIST MISSION TO LONDON. LITVINOFF INTRIGUING AGAINST KRASSIN. LONDON. May 29. (Received May 30, 5 p.m. l The Daily Express states that Litvinoff It intriguing against Krassin in order to make the latter’s ark-non a failure, and is Urging upon the Moscow Government that Krassin's’ Bolshevism is doubtful and that ills [lowers should be strictly limited. The Daily Express add- that Krassin is a callable business man, and every member of his delegation was It ft as a hostage in ♦he Soviet’- hands.

FRANCE AND ITALY INTERESTED

REQUEST FOR CONSULTATION

LONDON, May 29. (Received May 80, 11.5 p.m.i Tt is understood that Prance am! Italy fcave intimated their wish to be consulted before Mr Lloyd George lakes action regarding the Krassin mission. Probably M. Miberan.i ae.d Signor N:tU will come to London shortly.

MUNITIONS FOR POLAND. BARRED BY ITALIAN RAILWAYMAN. PARIS, May 2S. .talian railwaymen held up u tram at Turin, persisting that it contained munitions for [Viand, despite the owner's assertion t'k t p cas only ( arrying merchandise to Rumania. The train returned to . France. uaO will proceed to Rumania via Bavaria. TURKEY AND THE SOVIET. CONFERENCE AT MOSCOW. CONSTANTINOPLE, May L’S. Halil Pasha and Sure Pasha have been summoned to Moscow to commit the Central Soviet SYRIA. A FRENCH VICTORY, PARIS, May 29. (Received May 30, 11.5 pan.) Advices from Syria state that a French column has taken Antib, indicting heavy losses on the Turks.

ARMENIA S PLIGHT DESPERATE,

A TRIANGULAR WAR

CONSTANTINOPLE, May 2S

The Armenians' plight is re. 5, erute. They are fighting Turks, Tartar,-, and Bolsheviks. Tiie Government has mom.Ltd males from IS to 50, but the armies are insufficient and food is negligible. Starvation is certain inhss the American Relief Committee helps. The British remain passive ouLokcrs. AMERICAN TREATY CONTROVERSY. THE VETOED RESOLUTION. PRESIDENTS NATIONAL HONOUR CAM FA i G M. WASHINGTON, May 28. Congress refu-t-.i to o\ctr...e the veto of the Knox resolution. President Vv iison, in vetoing the resolution declared that the Treaty emoouied important things omitted by Lie resolution, in rejecting the liraty the Cluted States declared in etlect that she wished to ciraw apart and pursue only her own objects and interests. Such a peace with Germany as the icsolution proposed ought to be inconceivable as it was inconsi.-tcnt with the dignity of the United States and with the rights and liberties of citbens and the very lUiiuamentais of civilisation. President Vv d on mu-iii.s to make national in nour the crux of his campaign in ivs ligiu tor tiie League of Nations. He will propose to rc-stibm.t to the country me Peace 1 Italy as drafted with certain suggestions for interpretative resolutions.

THE KNOX RESOLUTION. VETO UNSUCCESSFULLY CHALLENGED. WASHINGTON. May 28. (Received May 3d, 5 p.m, I The House of [lc-pre.-i-ntaliv e ; failed by 29 votes to secure the necessary majority to override the President's veto on Hv Knox Peace resolution.

THE AUSTRIAN TREATY. RATIFIED BY CHINA. PEKIN, May 28. (Received May 31, 12.2-> a.m.) The Senate, bv 90 votes to one, ral.fwd the Austrian Treaty. CHINA AND JAPAN. THE SHANTUNG QUESTION. TOKIO, May 27. The War Office has ret ei veil the Chinese answer to Japan’s otter regarding Shantung. The answer is considered a refusal. It is expected that the status quo will be pel mined to continue. DIRECT NEGOTIATION REFUSED. WASHINGTON, May 29. (Received May 30, o p.m.) The Chinese Legation announces- lliat Ch.iiui has informed Japan that China refuses to submit the Shantung question to direct negotiation with Japan,

THE EX-KAISER. A SUCCESSFUL TAILOR. AMSTERDAM, May 28. The Kaiser is cutting patterns for new suits for his own use. lie is said to excel at the job. A newspaper remarks that it is mi fortunate that Wilhelm missed his vocation.