THE PEACE CONFERENCE.

Taranaki Daily News, 29 April 1919, Page 5

THE PEACE CONFERENCE.

MARSHAL FOCH. THREATENS TO RESIGN. Paris, April 21. Mr Murdoch writes that the attitude of Marshal Foch and the French generals, backed .by important AngloAmerican militarists, towards the Coundecisions, particularly the general treatment of Germans and the occupation of Rhineland, has led to serious developments. Marshal Foch has several times threatened to resign, and expressed emphatic views as to the necessities of future military security. Statesmen regard some of Marshal Fooh's utterances as a breach of military etiquette, claiming that Marshal Foch was appointed at a great sacrifice of national pride and for the sake of unity, and is now using hiß position to disturb the unity of the Allies. Moreover, though a servant of all, he uses his commanding role to advocate the interest of a single Ally. During an interview with M. Clemenceau on Saturday Marshal Foch resigned, but M. Clemenceau refused to accept the resignation. The plain fact is that the Allies cannot afford to let Marshal Foch resign, owing to the grave moral effect it would have. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. »

JAPAN'S CLAIMS. BRITAIN WILL NOT SUPPORT THEM. Received April 29, 1.20 a.m. New York, April 28. The Chicago Tribune's Paris correspondent reports that preesnt indications are that Britain will not support Japan's claims against China. Britain did not support Japan's request for the endorsement of the equality of the races, claiming that Australia's' and Canada's positions did not permit such endorsement There is talk of withdrawing from the Peace Conference if not ■irii.'ttcl Shantung, but the best-informed circles point out that tthe remaining member* of the Conference will continue the work of framing the peace treaty, no matter who withdraws.—Aus. N.Z. Cable Assoc.

GERMANS' GLIB TALK. A SHARP NOTE DESPATCHED. Received April 29, 1 a.m. London, April 27. News from Germany shows that the newspapers still talk glibly of their delegates negotiating a peace. It is understood that a sharp note has been sent to the German Government, which should dispel such fond hopes. Germany has been informed that the terms, with the exception of how the indemnity is to be paid, don't admit of any discussion.— Aus. and N.Z. Cable Assoc. A MEXICAN PROTEST. Received April 28, H. 40 pjn. New York, April 27. The Washington correspondent of the New York Times states that the Mexican.Government has informed the French Government that Mexico cannot recognise the financial clause in the annistfee under which Germany has promised the Allies that she will not dispose of any property held in foreign countries. Mexico contends that this promise is contrary to the Mexican constitution and the terms of the German-Mexican treaty. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assoc.