AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 12 September 1919, Page 5

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

REGENERATION OF THE GERMANS. NOT PROBABLE FOR MANY YEARS. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Received Sept. 11, 7.30 p.m. Melbourne, Sept. 11. In the House of Representatives Mr. Hngheß declared that though Germany Was crippled, the Germans remained as they always were, and it would take two or three generations before we can have a Germany that we can trust. Her army was scattered and her spirit broken, but vengeance remains. But for this generation, at least, she was incompetent, and for the time being the World was safe. He asked: Was the treaty worthy of the sacrifices made, and worthy of the ideals for which Australian boys died? He said heartily "Yes!" They died for the liberty and safety of Australia, and Australia was safe and free. They died for a White Australia. 'lt is ours."

COMMITTED FOR TRIAL. Received Sept. 11, 7.15 p.m. Sydney, Sept. 11. Chudleigh" Stead has heen committed for trial on a charge of conspiracy. Celling price of chaff. Received Sept. 11, 7.15 p.m. Sydney, Sept. 11. The restrictions on the selling price of chaff have been removed. LIVING ALLOWANCES FOR FAMILIES.

Received Sept, 11, 10.20 p.m. Sydney, Sept. 10. The Nationalist Conference adopted ft proposal for living allowances for families of more than two children.

THE SEAMEN'S TROUBLE. Received Sept. 11, 10.20 p.m. Melbourne, Sept. 11. Mr. Millen has announced that the Seamen's Conference has reached a tentative agreement and adjourned until Wednesday in order to permit certain points to be placed before the .other States.