GERMANY.

Taranaki Daily News, 2 August 1919, Page 5

GERMANY.

BRITAIN AND PEACE. GERMANY LEARNING THE TRUTH, By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Amsterdam, July 18. •The German allegations that the Belgian archives proved the existence of Anglo-Belgian complicity in the outbreak of the war have been disproved by Colonel Sohwerifeger, whom the German Government commissioned to examine the documents. Colonel Schwerifegcr declares that no documents existed showing an unneutral attitude on Belgium's part, and adds that the German Government falsely interpreted the documents and committed many forgeries in order to deceive the German people.—Aus. N.Z. Cable Assoc. Received Aug. 1, 2.20 p.m> Copenhagen, July 29. Herr Mullcr, in the National Assembly, stated that Britain told the Nuncio she had no opportunity to consult hor allies concerning his peace proposals, and added that there was no probability of peace until the Central Powers officially expressed their aims and stated what indemnity they were prepared to pay, also what guarantees they would offer for the world's future protection against a repetition of the terrors. Moreover, the Central Powers were silent regarding Belgium and President Wilson's note.—Aus. N.Z. Cable Assoo. SICK OP DISORDERS. PEOPLE WOULD WELCOME A DICTATOR. Received August 1, 8.55 pm, London, July 28. The Daily Telegraph's Rotterdam correspondent says that Germany is sick of disorders, The old military leaders are being welcomed back as the only men able to enforce discipline. This savors of a growing tendency towards reaction. It would be a surprise to no one if a dictator suddenly arose, Who would be triumphantly hailed by the people.-«-Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.