ARMISTICE.

Taranaki Daily News, 17 January 1919, Page 5

ARMISTICE.

PENALTY FOR OBBSTRUCTIONS. ALLIES TO OCCCUPY GERMAN- SEAPOETS. Received- January 15, 5.5 p.m. Paris, ja • 13. Marshal Foch was present at the meeting of military and technical experts of the Allied army at which questions eonteeming the carrying out of the armistice were discussed and new conditions examined. The delegates considered the Polish question, and decided on the manner of sen.'ing reinforcements for Polish trcop». The delegates also discussed the question of German commercial shipping, which will be us»d by the Allies as compensation for tonnage sunk by the submarines.

They also considered the question of German ports, which it is contemplated to occupy as a guarantee for carrying out the anrustice and as a punishment for the obstructions hitherto raised by Germany. Other qu?.-. Lions discussed included the Germans' gold reserve and victualling Germany. THE ALLIES' DETERMINATION. Received Jan. 5.5 p.m. Pari 8, Jan. 13. In connection with Germany it is understood Marshal Foch lug been granted extended powers of utilising the ports, owing to the evidence given to the Council of Germany's s'imsiess in seeking to evade conditions whenever possible. The War Council is determined that Germany will not bo allowed to crush Poland before thi> peace conference iecides Poland's status. It is understood the War Council is notifying Germany that she must cease hostilities against Poland at a ceitaiu date. i:.SER HAND lOS FOCH. Paris, Jan. i 3. It is understood toe new armistice conditions give Marshal I'och and the Allied generals a freer hand in enabling them to take the in' : ative if circumstances demaud—Aus.-N.2. Cable Assn.