CRISIS OVER.

Taranaki Daily News, 11 August 1920, Page 5

CRISIS OVER.

SOVIET PEAjCE OUTLOOK.

AWAITING THE ARMISTICE, By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright, Received August 10, 8.40 p.m. London, August 10. The actual decision of the Allies regarding Russia will be deferred until they know the result of the Russo-Polish deliberations at Minsk on Wednesday. The Russian terras, which they disclosed, will be regarded as a test of Russia's bona fides. France would welcome stronger Allied action, but Mr. Lloyd George probably welcomes Labor's emphatic pronouncement as providing solid grounds for non-intervention. The Government newspapers declare the crisis is past, and that there will be no war so far as Britain is concerned. The Daily Chronicle's correspondent says: "I have high-authority for saying the Government will not involve* the country in war, provided Russia does not attempt to destroy Poland's independence. If Poland's independence is at stake Britain would impose a complete blockade against Russia." The Daily Express states Mr. Lloyd George's decision against participation in the war is based on the merits of the case rather than on the strength of public opinion against intervention.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn. SUPPORT FOlf POLAND. MUNITIONS, BUT NOT TROOPS. Received August 10, 5.5 p.m. London, • August !>. The Hythe conference ended in complete accord on the question of snpoprtmg Poland with military advice, munitions and warships, but not troops. Krassin remains in London, pending the armistice parley at Minsk on Wednesday.—Reuter Service.

PEACE OUTLOOK REVIEWED. TERMS OF ALLIED HELP. Received August 10, 10.25 p.m. * London, August The Hythe Conference finished with a short afternoon sitting, held owing to the receipt of further communications from Soviet sources, after, which Mr. Lloyd George and M. Millerand returned to their respective capitals. The former, upon his departure, was accorded an ovation. It is officially stated that the Allies are in complete agreement in regard to action with reference to the Polish situation, subject, however, in the case of Britain, to approval by Parliament. Tt is understood the Allies are determined to support the Poles by technical adfriee and munitions; also possibly by naval measures, but Allied troops will not be employed.

Furthermore, it is semi-officially explained, the British Government, for three months, had done its utmost to induce Jhissia to come to terms with a view to removing the serious condition of affairs in Eastern Europe, hut the Russians appear determined to crush the Poles and impose upon Poland a form of government to which the great majority of Poles strongly ot>>ect. The Allies feel it their duty to do everything possible to enable the Poles to maintain their independence, because Poland was created by the Treaty of Versailles. Nevertheless, the issue mu#t largely depend on the ability of the Poles themselves, with such help as aforementioned, to repel the Russian attacks.

The Minsk Conference between the Poles and Russians will be held on August 10. If the latter then indicate a willingness to make reasonable terms different considerations will apply. It is probable that Krassin and Kameneff will be permitted to remain in London until after August 11 in order that the Government may learn what occurs at Mirfsk. In the event of the Minsk negotiations failing, it is likely the Government will ask Krassin and Kameneff to leave Britain on the ground that it is impossible to negotiate with them while the Allies are simultaneously taking steps to assist the Poles.—Beuter Service.

MUNITIONS FOR POLAND. NONE FROM BRITAIN YET. Received August 10, 9.20 p.m. London, August 9. Mr. Bonar Law, closely questioned in the House of Commons whether Britain sent munitions to Poland, preserved a guarded attitude, but ( definitely stated that pritain had not yet sent munitions from Britain, though it did not follow this would not be done.—Aus.-N.Z, Cable Assn.