THE PEACE CONFERENCE.

Taranaki Daily News, 30 January 1919, Page 5

THE PEACE CONFERENCE.

A STRONG POLAND.

NEUTRALISATION OF KffiL CASAL. Received Jan. 20, 8.35 p.m. _ New York, Jan. 27. j'no New York Globe's Paris correapondent slates that the A.mcriean peace delegation baa determined to create a strong Poland, economically independent, and capable of becoming a first-class Power in European affairs, and of withstanding German economic competition. The delegation intends to secure for Poland Danzig and a stretch of territory wit!; thirty io thirty-five millions population

Mr. Lgan, United States Minister to Denmark, in a speech, said the neutralisation of the Kiel Canal would protect Denmark from the fear of Germany. The fiiiuro safety of Denmark, Sweden and Norway lies in a Scandinavian confederacy, which will permit of a benevolent supervision of the Baltic, and provide an effective set-off against German propaganda, which is still prevalent.—Aus and Jf ? Cab!:; Assoc

THE NEW ZEALAND DELEGATES

■CHE KEPRESEN TAT lON oQL'ABbLE. WARD DISGRUNTLED

Keceived Jan 29, 8.5 p.m

London, Jan 2? Mr .Murdoch, writing on January 22, «ays: ''lmmediately on their arrival here the New Zealand delegates took lip a vigorous crusade for increased representation.

Jlr. Massey points out that the uuderfctandlng Britain made prior to his departure l'rom New Zealand clearly provided for dual Representation Sir Joseph Ward strongiv criticises the .onference'a decision. It is understood it had been explained that the work requires tl'.s fullest attention of two minister? Sometimes Sir Joseph Ward will be able to attend the conference on the British pane'. He is also attending important British Cabinet conferences and commissions. Mr Massey is unlikely to adopt the panel system for New Zealand's delegation

Sir Joseph Ward 13 thoroughly dissatisfied, and his present inclination leeifis to bi to go home.—United Service.

SOUTH-EAST AFRICA. British an;, exation Pveeeive'd Jan. 2'J. 9.15 p.n. r New York, Jan. 27

'Jf/ie New \ork World's Paris coircopoiulent says it is thought that President Wilson will assent to the British annexation of. South-west Africa, becauce there is no natural defensive border between the German and British Afticin colonies.

THE WiITISH COJLONEiiS. A PARADOX EXPLAINED Received .lan. 2!), 9.15 p.ia

New York, Jan is. The New York Herald eajs editorially that some confusion in mind was caused Wf the declaration that the British overana dominions consider themselves indejuiident nations so far as the internal •auditions are concerned There is really Nothing mw in this They sit tight Within the Empire when the Empire is wraatened, but naturally demand free 4om when only local nattere are inHived

THE HUDSON FACTION' WILL XOT HARMONISU Received Jan. 29, 9.15 ».m New York* Jan. 27 ■lterviewed at Chicago by the New York Times, M. Breshkovokaya expressed of President Wilson's plan to parley with the Russian factions, betßUse those factions will not harmonise. "The Allied troops in Siberia won't be of the slightest use or benefit to the Russian people."

BRANDING'S VIEW'S

Received Jan. 29, 7.30 p.m New York, Jan. 27 The United Press representative ut B«rne interviewed M Bmntinsr. the Swedish Socialist leader, vi.j declared: "The Allies must take of their victory, but peace must be just . t ' ian peria 1 if;tic. President 'Wilson's ideals are on the banners of all European Socialists. I have no syinWthy with the Russian Bolsheviks. I oaubt if the proposal for a conference of tkc Russian factions will solve the Rus■■n problem. I don't believe the factions can agree."

THE RUSSIAN PROBLEM PACTIONS CANNOT AGREE. Received Jan. 29, 9.35 p.rn Nenr York, Jan. 27 The World's London correspondent interviewed Mr Francis, the United States Ambassador to Russia, who endorsed President Wilson's plan to bring together ,th® Russian factions "It is necessary x to remind the Russians opposed to the plan that they were inherently unable fc» agree even before the Bolsheviks existed. It is necessary also to warn them that Germany hopes to recoup herself in Rusma for the losses sustained in the Aus. and N.Z Cable Assoc.

THE JUGO SLAVS.

DISTRUSTFUL OF ITALY.

Received Jan. 29, 7.30 p.m.

. New York, Jan. 27 The United Press correspondent at Piume interviewed M. Pegatschrieg, President of the Slovene Government at Laibach, who said that relations with Italy were strained. The Jugo-Slavs were now ■under arms, and will defend their territories against the Italians to the last man.—Aus. and N.Z Cable Assoc.

AX Ui'l'iOiAL MESSAGE, Wellington, Jan. 29. Die -o! lowing official message lias Been received from London, dated January 27:

Tlie New Zealand delegates attended the second plenary session of the Peace Conference, .Air Massey representing New Zealand and Sir Joseph Ward as a member of Great Drit-ain's delegation. It was a brilliant scene when President Wilson, in tense siluiiu> of concentrated universal expectancy, set in serious motion his idealistic movement towards tlie creation of a League of Nations to end war for ever.

ihe President's statement was charmingly eloquent but disappointingly unconvincing. Full value was given to every word, also to every omission, for the great assembly obviously realised that his argument was more an idealistic product of study than a substantial machine for remedy ing permanently human frailties- His most impressive point was impressively made, this being his solemn waming that the delegates were not representatives of governments but representatives of peoples who were surfeited with war and bade the conference make a permanent peace. Therefore the league must- be tile unsluiubering eve of the nations He moved for the adoption of the proposal and the immediate appointment of a committee to prepare details

Mr Lloyd George seconded the mction. He said the personal sight of widespread devastation in Franco and acres of ,j,rave-4 had convinced him that it was time some saner plan than organised sav&gerv was adopted for the settle mem of disputes

The motion was supported by Italy, China, Poland, Belgium, and the smaller Powers.

Mr W. M. Hughes drew an assurance from M- Clemcnceau that the delegates would have rhn opportunity to discuss the completed scheme. The conference later degenerated into a wrangle over the representation of small States on special commissions. Sometimes three delegates were simultareouslv laising a barrage of argu-mt-ri.

'(he -final procedure surprised many delegates, M, Cletnoneenn briskly including Ktveral undiscussed subjects in the resolution which was carried, only a few delegates voting.

Mr. ?i[assey lunch.;tl on Monday nigfit witii Mr. IJoja George.

CHINESE INTERESTS CONSIDERED. Received Jan. 30. 1.!>5 a.m. Paris, Jan. 2S. The question of the German colonies was discussed at to-day's sitting of the Supreme Council. The Chinese were specially summoned to discuss China's interests.—Renter.

A COMPLIMENT TO BELGIUM.

Received Jan. UO, 1.55 a.m. Pars, Jan. 28. .Mr. Eraser states that the conference between the British Labor delegates made good progress

The Dominion representatives had many consultations on Labor matters. The Brili.vi heme is almont prepared. The Small Powers are choosing ile'egaies for the commissions created last Saturday There ha.s been generously accorded to Belgium two out of five as a compliment for the part played by her in the war.—Aus. and N.Z. Cable Assoc.

FRENCH CORDIALITY TO DOMINIONS.

London, Jan. 27-

The Daily Telegraph's Paris correspondent, appropos of Australia's and New Zealand's claims in the Pacific, says the French Gc. eminent, ii full of admiration for the Dominions' exertions in the war and is anxious to show appreciation thereof. M. Clemenceau is on the most eordial terms with the Dominions' Ministers and is all smiles to them.—Aus.-N.Z. O.ble Assn..

A PUFF FOR MR HUGHES. London, Jan. 28. Mi Hughes' speech stating that the Australians won their right respecting the Pacific Islands is attracting widespread attention. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

THE PACIFIC SECRET TREATY Paris, dan 23. it is understood that Great Britain supports Japan's claims to the Marshall and Caroline Islands and that Japan supports Australia's claims to the other islands

Washington, Jan. 23,

The disclosure of a Japanese and British secret treaty allotting the Marshall and Carolines to Japan has surprised American opinion. It is understood that President Wilson intends to make a counter-proposal for the intemationalisation of all Pacific colonies. —Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn.

AUSTRALIAN VIEWS . Melbourne, Jan 2') Mr Watt, in a statement on the German colonies question, opposes the proposal to internationalise the Pacific Islands.

THE SINN FEINERS. Received Jan. 30, 12.35 a.m. London, .Tan. 2S. Sinn Feiners arc unable to come to Paris because this would involve a declaration that they are British subjects. The Mayor of Dublin and representatives of the corporation were coming, also two American Irishmen, with a view to inviting President Wilson to Dublin; also for the present tion of a petition to the conference i raying for independence.—Aus. and N..' . Cable Association

A JEWISH PETITION. Received Jan. 20, 12.25.a.m. Paris. Jan. 28. Mr Murdoch states that the Jewish Mission is presenting a great petition to the conference, praying for the prevention of the wholesale extradition of Bohemian Jews to Poland, and claiming that they had greater freedom in Austria than they are getting in Poland.—United Service.