LONDON PRESS VIEWS,

Taranaki Daily News, 18 May 1921, Page 5

LONDON PRESS VIEWS,

BRITISH ATTITUDE SUPPORTED.

“TIME FOR PATIENCE PASSED.”

REBELS CONTROL SILESIA.

Received May 17, 10 p.m. London, May 16. The Observer’s lobbyist writes that the danger which the British Government was of opinion would result from an Anglo-French break is now less formidable than the actual mischief already caused, by France’s determination to ruin Germany at any cost. The correspondent adds that Mr. Lloyd George’s patience with France has been admirable, but the lime for patience has passed. The Sunday Times considers the attitude of the French Foreign Office towards England scandalous. The paper says the Allies must definitely fix Poland’s frontiers.

Berlin messages report that Germany’s reply to M. Brian’s Silesian Note has been handed to France. It declares the trouble is due to Korf anty’s orgah, the Kreuz Zeitung, publishing a false report that the Allies had decided to hand over most of Upper Silesia to Germany. The publication was intended as a signal for a Polish insurrection.

The Note emphasises the seriousness of the situation, and says Korfanty is completely master of the position, as the inter-Allied Commission has at its disposal no troops in the greater portion of Upper Silesia. The Note denies the serious allegations contained in the French Note, which are declared to be absolutely without foundation.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn.

FRENCH ARMY READY.

TO SUPPORT FRANCE’S POLICY.

Received May 17, 10.35 p.m. Paris, May 16.

The Matin, adapting unusual language, declares Mr. Lloyd George, owing to M. Clemenceau’s concessions, is continuing his bad habits formed at the Peace Conference, apparently believing he can continue to dictate the laws of Europe. The Matin adds: “Mr. Lloyd George forgets that France is Germany’s largest creditor and has a right to be paid. The French army is ready to support France’s word, whereas Britain is only represented in Europe by Mr. Lloyd George’s speech, but Germany has not misapprehensions.

Prince Sapieha, prior to his departure for Warsaw, interviewed M. Briand, who repeated his assurance that in no circumstances would the German army be permitted to invade Poland.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

FEELING IN RUSSIA.

BRITAIN’S ACTION RESENTED.

Received May 17, 10 p.m. London, May 16. The Warsaw correspondent of the Times reports that Mr. Lloyd George’s speech came like a bombshell. Its sneers, abuse and threats are like red rag to a bull to the insurrectionists, and have increased the difficulties of the Government, which, though it approved Korfanty’s action, has been at every point endeavoring to restore a situation acceptable to the Allies. Korfanty is issuing new currency in the occupied areas, where food is short, owing to hopeless railway dislocation. Times Service.

GERMANY PLEASED.

SEES FREEDOM OF ACTION.

Received May 17, 9.10 p.m. London, May 16.

The Berlin correspondent of the Daily Chronicle says long reports of Mr. Lloyd George’s speech sent the Germans away for the Whitsuntide holidays in an amiable mood. Everybody is discussing whether the speech gives Germany freedom of military action. Conservative newspapers rejoice over the widely different opinions between London and Paris, and are inclined to the belief that the speech allows freedom of action, but the Socialists insist on the necessity for caution.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.