THE PEACE CONFERENCE.

Taranaki Daily News, 14 April 1919, Page 5

THE PEACE CONFERENCE.

GERMANY TO PAY FULL INDEMNITIES. PUNISHMENT OP CRIMINALS. Received April 12, 5.5 p.m. Paris, April 11. The Peace Conference agreed that Germany must pay full indemnities, and to leave the Kaiser open for prosecution through legal means in the countries in which the worst excesses committed were reported. / It was decided to charge Admiral Tirpitz with the *Lusitania murders. President Wilson, in a speech, defended Monroeism, which was a barrier against absolutism in the western world. The President was surprised and discouraged to find opposition.—Aus. and N.Z. Cable Assoc.

Received April 13, 5.5 p.m. London, April 9.

The Daily Telegraph's Paris correspondent sttaes that French opinion opposes leaving the total indemnity indefinite in the peace treaty, because the task of putting French finances on a sound basis, which was utterly neglected during the war period, cannot be undertaken until the final figures are known. Apparently no progress has been mado on the Saar and Rhine questions during the past few days.—Aus. and N.Z. Cable Assoc. Received April 13, 5.5 p.m. New York, April 11.

The New York World's Paris correspondent says the Reparation Committee has indicated the manner in which Germany will obtain revenue to pay reparation. Germany will be allowed free exploitation of the world's markets and complete economic independence.—Aus. and N.Z. Cable Assoc.

THE SAAR VALLEY FORMULA. PROCESS OF HANDING TREATY TO GERMANS. Received April 13, 5.5 p.m. Paris, April 11. The committee appointed to prepare the Saar Valley formula submitted it to the couneil. When the peace treaty is ready it will probably be handed to the Germans privately, and any explanations required will -be furnished in camera. The only public function at Versailles will be the signing.—Aus. Cable Assoc.

THE ADRIATIC QUESTION. ITALY'S ATTITUDE. Received April 13, 5.5 p.m. Paris, April 11. It is learned from a reliable Italian source that President Wilson, in a few days, will present an American memorandum proposing a solution of the Adriatic question. The Italians fear this will oppose their aspirations, but t,hey •will not consent to any diminution of their claims. If the memorandum does not accord with justice, the Italian delegation will not accept it, and may quit the Conference.—Aus. Cable Assoc.

BRITISH OWNERSHIP OF GALLIPOLI PRESERVATION OF GRAVEYARDS, Received April 13, 5.5 p.m. Paris, April 11. Mr. Massey's constant representation? have resulted in an agreement amongst the Powers that a clause be inserted in the peace treaty with Turkey giving Britain the perpetual ownership over the Gallipoli battlefields. The question of the Australasian ownership of Anzae arose, but it was decided that it was better to have the rights vested in Britain. It is intended to maintain the graveyards and batth' Is as historic memorials.—United Service.

DOMINION PREMIERS LEARN TERMS OF PEACE. WHY BOLSHEVIKS AR&, NOT RECOGNISED. " Received April 13, 5.5 p.m. London, April 11. The Star states that Mr. Lloyd George breakfasted with the Dominion Premiers, and outlined to them the terms to be imposed on Germany. Interviewed by the United Press, Mr. Cecil Harauworth said the Allied Governments cannot recognise the Bolsheviks for the following reasons: The 80l sbeviks don't represent the Russian people. The Bolsheviks have shown themselves the enemies of the League of Nations. They made peace with Germany against the will of their peoples. The Allies will support the Governments of Tsaikovski, Kolchak and Deniken because they stand for the restoration of Russia and the maintenance of the alliance with the Allies.—Aus. and N.Z. Cable Assoc.

THE CHINESE CASE. Received April 13, -5.5 p.m. Paris, April 11. Liang Chichaa, formerly Minister of Justice, sets forth the Chinese case for the Peace Conference. He says in the ruins of defeated Teutonic Powers we have a vindication of oppressed peoples. China demands that Tsingtau, Kaiochau, with the railways and mines, should be directly returned to her by Germany. Japan's only argument is that having wrested Tsingtau from Germany she is entitled to compensation. The Chinese Relieved the agreement between China and Japan in ,1915 was concluded under a threat of war. Besides, the situation has been changed by the Chinese entrance into the war, and therefore as a belligerent Germany's claim to Shantung no longer exists, and the foundation of 'the Japanese treaty is destroyed.—Aus. Cable Assoc.

GENEVA TO BE SEAT OF LEAGUE. Received April 13, 5.5 p.m. Paris, April 11. The League of Nations Commission has selected Geneva as the seat of the League —Reuter.