THE PEACE CONFERENCE.

Taranaki Daily News, 26 November 1918, Page 5

THE PEACE CONFERENCE.

JAPAN'S PRINCIPAL PROPOSITIONS.

RECIPROCITY RIGHTS FOR HER

CITIZENS.

Received Nor. 25, 2.50 p.m. New York, Nov. 24.

The Sun's Washington correspondent states that he learns from diplomatic sources teat Japan's principal propositions at the Peace Conference will include:—

1. Unquestioned concurrence with Britain on the subject of freedom of the seas and other matters affecting the alliance. 2. Sympathy with the United States and the Entente in protecting new nations.

3. Recognition that it is necessary that Japan shall preserve order in Siberia.

4. Recognition of legitimate Japanese financial, commercial, and industrial spheres of influence in China. 5. Permanent occupation of Kiaochau, under terms satisfactory to Japan and China.

C. Japanese protectorate over the Mar shall and Caroline lalande.

7. Reciprocatory rights for Japanese citizens throughout the world.—Aus. N.Z. Cable Assoc.

ANOTHER CONCESSION REQUESTED.

A FLIMSY EXCUSE OFFERED.

Received Nov. 23,11 CO p.m.

Copenhagen, Nov. 24.

The German Armistice Committee is asking Marshal Foch to grant fifteen days prolongation of the evacuation period, fearing that the heavy tax on the transport facilities will destroy tba iron industry in Luxemburg, causing unemployment, whi:h will result in disturbances on both sides of the Rhine.—Aus. and N.Z. CabL> Assoc.

SENATOR LODGE'S VIEWS

THE .QUESTION OF COMPENSATION.

Received Nov. 25, 9.20 p.m.

New .York, Nov. 24. The New York World's Washington correspondent reports that Senator lodge, interviewed concerning peace ter«ns, said that the pecuniary compensation which must be made to Belgium and other countries destroyed by Germany must not only be in money, but in Germany's colonies, which must be taken from Germany, because they would aid her to develop a navy and commerce which again might threaten the pace of the world.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable lAssoc.

DURATION OF NEGOTIATIONS.

PRELIMINARIES START IN JANUARY.

Received Nov. 25, 930 p.m.

New York, Novk, 24.

A Pari* message states it is reported that the preliminary peace negotiations will begin in 'January, hut the signing of the protocol is not expected to take place before the tend of [February.— United Press-

A DEMAND ON GERMANY.

TO RETURN TURKISH POLITICIANS. Nov. 25. 9.30 pm. Amsterdam, Nov. 24.

The Turkish Government has remanded that Germany shall return Enver Bey and Talaat Bey, also the numerous politicians and generals who are seeking an asvlum in Berlin, for punishment for crimes committed during the war. The TageWatt states that the demand been refused. —Times Service-