EUROPE'S PLIGHT.
lasier peace terms. SUGGESTION BY MR. ASQUITH, tj ttleirajh.—ltem Aun.'-CamUbt. Beecived May 19, 11.45 p.m. % London, May 18. Mr. Asquith, speaking at the Central Ball, Westminster, pointed to the tragic situation throughout Europe and expressed the opinion that the only practical remedy was revision and modification of the terms of peace, coupled with arompt executive operation of the League' of "Nation's powers—Aus.-N.Z. frble Assn.
BRITAIN'S HELP. Received May 20, 1.25 a.m. London, May 18 It is officially announced that the treasury has spent £452,329 since June ast on grants to voluntary societies in the relief of famine in the stricken ireas>of Europe, in connection with a fdxtme by which the Treasury pays £ for £ on amounts voluntarily raised.— Aiift.*&Z. Cable ABsn.
NO HELP FROM AMERICA. Received May 20, 12.5 a.m. Washington, May 17Congress does not seem inclined to vote appropriations to aid Central Europe along the lines suggested. Members p'Oint out the United States has duties to its own peoples first, and whatever •id America gives should he donated pri-K*taly.—Aus-KZ. Cable Assn.
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Taranaki Daily News, 20 May 1920, Page 5
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