PEACE CONFERENCE.

Taihape Daily Times, 29 April 1919, Page 5

PEACE CONFERENCE.

GERMANY AND LEAGUE OF NATIONS. Received April 29, 10.10 a.m. WASHINGTON, April 28. The Tribune's correspondent states the British Minister at Berne sent a message to the British plenipotentaries saying the Germans would not sign the peace treaty unless the Germans were immediately admitted* to full membership in the League of Nations. H NEW ARTICLES IN PEACE TREATY. TRIAL OF THE KAISER. Received 10,10 a.m. WASHINGTON, April 2S The new articles proposed for inset 'on in the Peace treaty include the arraignment of the ex-Kaiser and trial by five international judges; also to request Holland to surrender him. TENSE MOMENTS AHEAD OF THE CONFERENCE PARIS, April 27. The Conference has tense moments ahead this week with the Italian and Japanese difficulties unsettled and the German delegates on the threshhold. The only Italian delegate remaining behind is Signor Crcspi (Food Minister). Signor Orlando's pcrfervid reception in Rome is more likely to strengthen his attitude than to incline him to a compromise. Signor Orlando's speech pointing out that after four years' war the Italians might have to face others, and that Italy to-day is readier than in 1915, is now reassuring. The Italians deny that President Wilson could have been actuated by the report that Italy contemplated annexation. They admit that for many months various patriotic associations placarded Rome demanding annexation. President , : Wilson; could have seen these on his visit here.

M. Clcmcnccau telegraphed Luzzatti: "The hour of the signature of peace is not the hour to disown our reciprocal engagements > France's policy is not that of a "scrap of paper."

News from Germany shows that newspapers still talk glibly of their delegates negotiating peace. It is understood a sharp note has been sent to the German Government.

UNABATED INTEREST IN AMERICA. NEW YORK'. April 27 Interest in the Fiume sii nation is unabated. Republican newspapers seize the opportunity to utilise Italian feeling against President Wilson as arguments against the President's policy. The New York "Sun" characterises Italyfs proposed appeal over President Wilson's head to the American Congress as poetic justice, and adds: The people of Italy have been disillusioned regarding the world rebuilder. The New York "Times" declares that Signor Orlando is inconsistent with his previous advocacy of TtaloSlav solidatory.

WAE CRIMES,

THE COMMISSION'S REPORT.

LONDON, April 28.

The Crimes Commission's report on th e responsibility of the authors of the war shows that the Americans and Japanese dissented from the other delegates. The Americans disapprove of the trial of the ex-Kaiser by international tribunal on moral charges. They disagree with the whole methods by which the Commission proposes to punish those guilty of plotting the war. They also protest against the Commission including in the scope of inquiry breaches of the laws of humanity. A majority report recommends the trial of all responsible for breaches of the customs of war and laws of humanity, except those whose aets eaused the war and breaches of neutrality—notably, the ex-Kaiser, who should not be tried, but should ;bc formally l condemned by the Conference. It is pointed out that, the sole duty of the Conference is to find a true bill. Unanimity is not. essential to subsequent proceedings. The report recommends two kinds of procedure;—one enabling any belligerent to try in its own Courts any accused persons in its custody. This would enable the English Courts to try submarine commanders. Other procedure applies to highly-placed personages and proposes to the establishment of an international Court. THE EGYPTIAN UPHEAVAL. EXTREMISTS ASTONISHED. PARIS, Aril 27. Reconstruciton of Cabinet is probable following the resignation of Rushdi Pasha, owing to ill-health. Rushdi formed a Cabinet during the critical period, and helped the authorities to calm turbulence. He withheld his resignation until order 'was restored '

and the Government .servants resumed work. The extremists, who had been boasting of America's help, are, astonished that President Wilson has recognised British protectorate. CAIRO, April 27. As a result of General Allenby's proclamation, the great majority of the Government- employees have returned to work. America's recognition of the British protectorate over Egypt had a sobering effect. It brought home, to the minds of extremists the futility of their exaggerated aspirations. INTER-ALLIED BOAT RACE. WON BY NEW ZEALANDERS. Received April 29. 9.10 a.m. PARIS, April 27. A great assemblage witnessed the inter-Allied boat race on the Seine. Messrs Massey 'and Ward followed the race throughout. The New Zealanders won their iheptj with eomjparativte ease, and met Prance. Newfoundland, and America in the final. There was a slashing race between New Zealand and America in the last quarter of a mile, but the New Zealanders always had a bit up fh<*r sleeve, winning by three-quarters of a length. Great enthusiasm was manifested. There was a strong wind and ronghish water.' Few New Zealand troops were in Paris, but the Australians in force sported New Zealand colours, and cheered the crew along the river bank.