REPARATIONS.

Taranaki Daily News, 2 May 1921, Page 5

REPARATIONS.

THE ALLIES CONFER.

DEFINITE PROPOSAL WANTED.

ULTIMATUM SUGGESTED,

By Telegraph.—Press Assn.-Copyright. Received May 1, 11.5 p.m. London, April 30.

The Supreme Council discussed for four and a half hours Germany’s failure to execute the Versailles Treaty, M. Briand (Premier of France) made a long speech in favor of immediate Alb.ed action.

Mr. Lloyd George urged that instead of the occupation of the Ruhr district a brief ultimatum should be sent to Germany giving a seven-day limit in which to forward definite and acceptable proposals. The Italian delegation supported Mr. Lloyd George. A communique has been issued stating that the conference arranged for an immediate investigation by exports on the matter of guarantees. —Aus. and N.Z. Cable Assn.

FEELING IN GERMANY.

SUPPORT FOR ACCEPTANCE

OFFER MAY BE INCREASED.

Received May 1, 5.5 p.m. Berlin, April 29. The unyielding attitude of the Allies created a deep impression in political .and financial circles. The conviction is growing that the acceptance of the Paris terms will be less disastrous than the penalties, especially the occupation of the Ruhr.

Pressure is being brought to bear on the Cabinet to increase the reparation offer. This 1 would involve Herr von Simons’ resignation and the reconstruction of the Government. Negotiations to tixis end have been opened with the Socialist Party.—Aus. and N.Z. CableAssn.

GERMAN DECEIT.

WITHHOLDING INFORMATION.

Received May 1. 5.5 p.m. Paris. April 29. The Reparations Commrission, in a stern Note to Germany, points out the omission of a list of the mining and'oil concessions in Russia. Austria, Hungary, Bulgaria and Turkey from the concessions and public utility, services acquired bv the German State and private interests which are transferable to the Allies under the Versailles Treaty.—Aus. and N.Z. Cable Assn.

SIMONS INTERVIEWED.

SEEKING AMERICAN SYMPATHY.

Received May 1, 5.5 p.m. New York, May 30.

The New York Herald’s Berlin correspondent interviewed Herr von Simons, who said: “I am convinced our reparations offer can serve as the basis of a discussion which will clear the air of hostilities and make the work of rebuilding Europe possible. We are ready to give President Harding further evidence of our earnest will to this end if he asks us our views, and he has every opportunity to make further inquiries concerning our interpretation of the offer. It is only reasonable that details should not be finally settled. Many of the objections now raised against the offer are specious and tactical.”—Aus. and N.Z. Cable Assn.

FRENCH ARMY READY.

Paris, April 29.

The Chamber of Deputies accepted a Bill authorising the temporary retention of soldiers who have; completed a year’s service. By this means the army will be maintained at sufficient strength to enforce the Versailles Treaty without calling up other classes.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

SUPREME COUNCIL MEETS.

London, April 29.

The full meeting of the Supreme Council is expected to begin on Sunday. Saturday will be devoted to informal meetings between the Premiers and military experts. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.