PEACE TREATY.

Taranaki Daily News, 17 May 1919, Page 5

PEACE TREATY.

PUTTING THE SCREW ON,

ENTIRE BLOCKADE OF GERMANY.

IN SVJSNT OF REFUSAt. ¥0 SI§N,

Received May 17, 1.30 a.m.

Paris, May 15. The Allies have completed plana whereby, simultaneously with military operations, in which the Americans will participate with three divisions, the entire blockade of Germany will be enforced in the event of the Treaty not being signed. If, however, the Treaty is signed the existing blockade will disappear. Count von Rantzau's latest notes complain of the refusal of a plebiscite regarding Alsace and the dispute over the Danzig settlement. While they admit partial liability for reparation, they deny the charges of responsibility. The Council of Four discussed finally the military terms for Austria corresponding with Germany's. These rule out conscription, and limit the army and munitions. M. Kerensky has arrived in Paris to demand that the Allies shall not recognise the Soviets.—Aus.-N.Z. Gable Assn. I GERMANY WILL SIGN IN THE END. RESUMPTION OF WAR CONDITIONS POSSIBLE. Received May 17, 12.S a.m. London, May 16. The Paris correspondent of the Daily Telegraph says it is generally believed that the Germans will sign the Peace Treaty, but an early signature is not expected, and the resumption of conditions prevailing before the armistice is likely. It is not probable that Count von Rantzau will continue long to be chief i German representative.— Renter. | PEACE CELEBRBATIONS. AI&UST 3rd, 4th, AND sth. Received May 17, 12.45 a.m. London, May 18. The peace celebrations will be held on August 3, 4, and 5, if the Treaty is signed.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. Received May 16, 10.5 p.m. Melbourne, May 16. Official advices indicate that peace is not likely to be signed before the end of July or early in August. ANGRY GERMAN DEMONSTRATORS. Amsterdam, May 15. There were angry demonstrations in Berlin. The crowds shouted: "Down with Clemenceau, Epgljwd, a«d Wilson." Prussian junkers incited the crowd to ptorm the Allied' headquarters at the Hotel Adlon, Vut the troops and police curbed the demonstrators. EXTREME LABOR'S VIEWS. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Chriatchurch, Last Night. The following telegram was sent by Mr. H. Hunter, secretary of the United Federation of Labor, to Mr T. Bloodworth, Auckland, president of tjie Federation: "What is to be Labor's attitude towards the peace celebrations? The unions wish to know immediately." Mr. Hunter received the following Teply from Mr. Bloodworth: "We can take nn part in the celebrations in honor of an event which makes the workers of one nation slaves to the capitalists of of another, and does not extend to all nations the right of self-government, and we oppose all wasteful expenditure on such celebrations."