THE PEACE CONFERENCE.

Taranaki Daily News, 18 February 1919, Page 5

THE PEACE CONFERENCE.

[PRESIDENT WILSON'S REBUKE TO MR. HUGHES. Received Feb. 18, 12.45 a.m. Paris, Feb. 15. Mr. Murdoch, describing the scene in the conference, in which Sir. Hughes interjected demanding to know when the league of nations scheme would be discussed, ST. Clemenceau replied that the French Council would consider any memoranda lodged by the small nations. The conference commenced to disperse" when Mr. Hughes demanded an interpretation of SL Clemenceau's remark, upon which President Wilson turned his tuck and walked away, obviously intend 5 ing to insult Sir. Hughes.—United Service. MR. HUGHES' INTERVENTION. Received Feb. 17, 7.10 p.m. London, Feb. 18. The Slorning Post's Paris correspondent, describing Sir. Hughes' intervention at the plenary session, says his question, "When will tirile be given for discussion?" caused intense excitement and members rose to leave. Afterwards SI. Clemenceau assured Mr. Hughes that he could rely on the bureau of five Powers, but Sir. Hughes interjected: "Wait till I get that interpreted!" President Wilson departed during the interpretation. SL Clemenceau looked at Sir. Hughes with a not unfriendly eye.—Aus. N.Z. Cable | Assoc. MEETING WITH THE RUSSIANS. Received Feb. 17, 9.5 p.m. Washington, Feb. 15. It is reported that the State Department has received oilicial information that all factions in Russia will attend the conference at Prince's Island. —Aus. N.Z. Cable Assoc.