POLES INVADE GERMANY

Taihape Daily Times, 4 January 1919, Page 5

POLES INVADE GERMANY

THOSE SECRET TREATIES

BETWEEN RUSSIA, FRANCE

AND BRITAIN.

SPHERES OF CONTROL DEFINED

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NEW YORK, January 3,

The New York Times’ Paris correspondent interviewed a high authority regarding the secret treaties to which M. Pichon referred recently. The authority said the treaties were drawn up between England and France in 1916, and England, France, and Russia in 1917. By the terms of the Franeo-British treaty France controls Syria, Lebanon, and part of Armenia, while England controls Mesopotamia, Arabia is to be an independent kingdom. Palestine is to have an international administration. All portions of Asia Minor covered, by the treaty now belonging to Turkey ■will be taken from Turkey. The exact boundaries of Turkey will be defined at the Peace Conference. The peoples of Lebanon, Syria, Armenia, and Mesopotamia will be allowed to choose their own forms of government, France and England being merely advisers to the Governments in their respective spheres of control. France does not propose to dominate or assume protectorates over these peoples. The 1917 • treaties arc vlalid. So far as Russia is concerned the terms pertaining to England and France remain valid. They deal with Asia Minor. NAVAL PROMOTIONS. BEATTY A FULL ADMIRAL LONDON, January 2. Following the voluntary retirement of the Marquis of Milford Haven (formerly Prince Louis of Battenberg) and Admiral Sir George Patey (Commander-in-Chief of the Australian Fleet), Vice-Admirals Sir David Beatty and Sir Reginald Tapper have been promoted full admirals.. RearAdmirals S. R. Freemantle and A. C. :N.C.8., and promoted to vicc-admira\

AMERICA'S DREADNOUGHTS

SUPERIORITY CLAIMED

Washington, January 2. Mr Josephus Daniels (Secretary to the Navy) says that the United States fighting- ships now under construction are superior to those of other countries because they are electrically driven.

The machinery of the New Mexico,

the latest Dreadnought ,develops 31,000 horse pvo»wer, instead of the ; f contract 26,000 horse power, and her speed is 21i knots, while her coal consumption is exceptionally light.

SURRENDERED GERMAN SHIPS TO TAKE RETURNING AMERICAN SOLDIERS. Received 11 a.m. (LONDON, January 2. A United Press corerspondent learns from an' authoritative source that the surrendered German ships will he used shortly to transport American soldiers to the United States and return. American tonnage will carry food to Europe. e PRESIDENT WILSON IN ROME AN ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION Received “11 a.m. ROME, January 3. President Wilson has arrived, and was greeted with immense enthusiasm c The King met the party at the station, Mr. Wilson lunched with the Queen Mother, and later (attended a Parliamentary reception. A State dinner was given by the King. Roman citizenship was eonfeikd on the President. Mr Wilson iiMends to visit the Pope. *

THEIR OBJECTIVE BERLIN. SEVERAL TOWNS CAPTURED. Dividing up German U-Boats. GERMANY’S TWO FACTIONS. The New Constitution Outlined.

SINN FEINERS’ PLANS.

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SINN FEIN HUMOUR,

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Y.M.C.A. SCHEME

BRITISH REVENUE.

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NEW YEAR REVELS.

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“HELL” AT WESTMINISTER

LONDON, January 2.

A Sinn Fein member states that if the Peace Congress fails to establish Ireland’s independence, the Sinn Feincrs will attend the House of Commons and “raise hell.”

Owing to 'Mr Dillon’s defeat, reelected Nationalists will probably resign, allowing Sinn Feincrs to replace them. Correspondents point out that the Countess Markicvicz, being the wife of an unnaturaliscd Pole, is not a British subject, and cannot be elected to Parliament.

A SINN FEIN CONVENTION

LONDON, Jan. 3

The Sinn Feiners are planning a convention at Dublin to draft a scheme for Irish independence.

LONDON, Jan. 3

After negotiations by the Lord Mayor of Dublin who went to Belfast, the revolt of the Sinn Feincrs, has ended. The latter will probably be removed to an internment camp. Residents in the neighbourhood were disturbed all night long by the Sinn Feiners in the barricaded fortress, who formed <a band of piccolos and tin cans, The prison authorities cut ohMhe gas and water .supply. A V.C. WINNER DEAD. Received 11.45 a.m. LONDON, Jan 3 Obituary: From influenza Leefe Robinson, airman, a Victoria Cross winner. His imprisonment in Germany impaired his health.

Received 11.45 a.m. LONDON, Jan. 3

The Y.M.C.A. has outlined a scheme for utilising the thousands of Avar huts as centres of social life in the villages of industrial areas. Education will be an important part of the hut activities.

DIVIDING THE U-BOATS. Received 11.50 a.ra. LONDON, Jan. 3. The Allies are sharing out 111 German submarines. Fifteen iare going to France, ten to Italy, seven to Japan, and four to the United States. BILLIARDS CHAMPIONSHIP Received 11.50 a.m. LONDON, January 3. Inman, Falkner, Stevenson, Reece, •and Newman have entered the billards championship. A record struggle is expected.

LONDON, January 3

The first charter’s revenue £135715.000, cnstems contributing OSR.noo. »r»-ae sf-:*ps £3-*,240.300, property and miome £31,504,000 excess p.-dits £70.040,000.

LONDON, Jan. 1,

Revels of extraordinary gaiety marked the new year in the West End. The handsomest dresses were worn. Feasting and dancing lasted till a late hour Boisterous crowds thornged the streets and there was much noise, but little unruliness. St. Paul’s attracted the usual Scottish- gathering. Dominion and American troops were a conspicuous element in the crowds.