DISARMING GERMANY.

Taranaki Daily News, 3 January 1921, Page 5

DISARMING GERMANY.

DRASTIC ACTION SUGGESTED. ALLIES TO CONFER. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright, Received Dec. 31, 8.5 p.m. London, Dec. 30. Cabinet has discussed the problem of disarming Germany. It is reported that, while the disarming of the regular forces is considered satisfactory, drastic action will be taken early in 1921, and unless the so-called self-defence organisations in 'Bavaria and East Prussia are forthwith dissolved, Britain will sanction French action, probably by the occupation of German soil. Received Jan. 1, 5.5 p.m. London, Jan. 31. The diplomatic correspondent of the Evening Standard is authoritatively informed that unless the German Government immediately undertakes by definite action to meet her disarmament obligations, France will be empowered to act. While the British Government is generally satisfied with the way in which Germany met her obligations regarding her regular army, all the Allies are united in sympathy with protests against the formidable'self-defence organisations which the German Government declares she is unable to control or disband.— Aus. and N.Z. Cable Assn. Received Jan. 1, 7.5 p.m. Paris, Jan. 31. The Allied Governments are considering Marshal Foch’s report on Germany’s failure to disarm, but will consult Marshal Foch before deciding on their course of action. It is expected an Allied Conference will be called.—Aus. and N.Z. Cable Assn. «