ALLIES CONFER.

Taranaki Daily News, 23 April 1920, Page 5

ALLIES CONFER.

POLICY TOWARDS GERMANY. A CONCILIATORY SPIRIT. Bjf Ttlnrtph.—Press Am.—Copyright, M, o 3Paris » A P ril 2 0 ' lfte Ban Remo correspondent of the . . B fy ß that, whatever communique w isaued toplease the public, the real subject of discussion a t the conference * M tll6 Allies policy towards Germany. Mr. Lloyd George and Signor Nitti desire to re-awaken the spirit o« conciliation throughout the world with views that the French can accept, and wish to lighten the burdens for Germany, but France cannot accept a policy which can 0® carried out at her expense. TIME FOR ACTION. TREATY MUST BE OBEYED. Received April 22, S.a p.m. Paris, April 21. The have handed a Note to Germany, pointing out that the time has come for action. Since the Treaty ha? b«en signed nothing has been done to give effect to it* stipulations. The first eMefrtlal was to disarm Germanv.—Aus.&Z. Cable Assn. THE ALLIES DISAGREE. . FRANCE MAY ACT ALOJTE. ' Received April 23, 1.30 a.m. San Remo, April 22. The result of the latest informal discnss.on on German' obstinacy indicates that Mr. Lloyd George asd Signor Nitti adhere to their view Should efforts at an agreement fail.M. Millerand will not hesitate to carry out the French policy independently. The language of the Treaties is proverbially ambiguous, but apparently Franee was justified in entering the Ruhr, and taking coal, if Germany continues to ignore her obligation*.—Times Service. ' WARNING TO BRITAIN. JPROMPT ACTION ESSENTIAL. Received April 22, 11.5 pm. London, April 22. The Times, in a leader, says the stability of the entire Treaty, and the existence of the League of Nations and of Anglo-French friendship—cemented in torrents of blood—all hinge on the question of the hour—whether Germany will fee compelled to observe the Treaty. Tnere is barely time to avert a catastrophe, to which Mr. Lloyd George Signor Nitti seem to be drifting. s The San Remo correspondent of the Times states it wiU be disastrous if something is not done immediately to destroy the increasing suspicion that Britain is absorbed exclusively in advancing her own industrial and'economic interests and is anxious to acquire all the dominant positions in the worlds' trade, heedless of France's clamorous fcants.—United Service^ "WATERING THE TREATY." MORE CONCESSIONS PROPOSED. Received April 23, 12 40 a.m. London. April 2t. The Daily Mail reports that the Premier is taking a lead in watering down the Treaty. It is proposed that instead of enforcing the reparation provisions to require Germany 'to pay immediately a certain fixed sum.*-United Sarvice. FUTURE OF ARMENIA. NEUTRAL STATE TO CONTROL; Received April 22, 5.5 p.mi San Remo, April 21. The Conference decided that the British, French, and Italian Commission would continue to control the Ottoman debt. It is proposed to give Armenia to the care of a small neutral State, probably Holland. It is hoped America will aid is financing.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

UNREST IN ITALY. BRITAIN ASKED FOR HELP. London, April 20. The Australian Press association learns that Italy's grave economic situation, accompanied by serious social unrest, was closely examined by Mr. Lloyd George, Lord Signor ' Nitti yesterday at San Remo. It was recognised that little can be done to stabilise the jumpy exchange until next month's financial conference. Signor Nitti emphasised Italy's urgent need for coal and raw materials, the absence ' of which was causing unemployment. He pointed out that Britain had already liberally assisted France and hoped the traditional friendship for Britain would justify extending facilities to Italy. Mr. Lloyd George eent an urgent telegram instructing the Board of Trade to consult the Coal Controller regarding the best means for immediately meeting Italy's requirements and he has also undertaken to employ British Teasels to carry Italy's raw materials.

PROBLEM OF TURKEY. JOUTARY MEASURES NECESSARY. San Remo, April 21. it is understood that the Council has decided that President Wilson's suggested Amendments to the Turkish Treaty could not be conceded. —AusKZ. Coble Assn. London, April 21. The San Remo Conference decided to tppoint a commission to control the irltish finances. Military and naval experts pointed Wt thedifficulty of executing the pro* reaty, especially as regarding , with a whole Turkish Army Corps still entrenched, and as regarding Anatolia, whose numerous bands are ■till operating. It is considered that inter-Allied toerdve military measures will probably be necessary. The British views were accepted without dissension.—lmperial