RESULT OF AN OPPRESSIVE PEACE

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 123, 18 February 1919, Page 5

RESULT OF AN OPPRESSIVE PEACE

SPREAD OF-BOLSHEVISM IN EUROPE.

London, February 15. Herr Scheidemann (the new German Chancellor), in an interview, said the elections'prove. that Germany warmly fupports the League of .Nations. The result of.an oppressive peace would .bo the spread of Bolshevism in Europe. Germany woiiild prefer a world-chao9 to/ a painful sacrificial death. There are limits beyond which Germany will not go. It may 'be necessary to quit the conference table, not in order to take,up arms again, because that is impossible, hut to throw the responsibility upon the enemy. Herr Scheideraann said he painfully regretted Germany's position. Nowhere was it properly estimated. Nobody protests against the deliberate robbery of the German colonies after Germany had laid down her arms,' trusting in President Wilson and tho opinion of the world.— Aus.'-N.Z. Cable Assn.-.

Will NOT SIGN DESTRUCTIVE PEACE PRESIDENT OF GERMANY INTERVIEWED. . London, February 16. The "Daily Chronicle's" Rotterdam correspondent states that Herr Ebert, President of Germany, in an interview, said: "In the.event of the Entente enforcing its destructive decision, Germany will not sign peace." Regarding the joining up of German-speaking Austria, the German Government had shown reserve, taking into consideration the Entente's attitude; but now that the Entente treats AlsaceLorraine as the State property of France that was no longer necessary.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. . '

THE GERMAN DELEGATES London, February 15. The German States' delegates to the Peace Conference include. Herr David, Herr Eantzau, and HeiT Sehucking. They are expected to tnlte a lively part, and not to submit tamely to dictation. Their programme includes an international agreement for protecting workmen and compulsory arbitration between peoples where diirect negotiation fails.—"The Times."

MR. HUGHES AGAIN A QUESTION AND THE KyTEEPREy TATION. (Rec. February 17, 7.10 p.m.) London, February 15. The "Morning Post'e" Paris correspondent, describing Mr. Hughes's intervention at the plenary session, says his question, "When would time be given for discussion?" caused intense excitement. Members rose to leave after M. Clemenceau assured Mr. Hughes that he could rely on tho bureau of five Powers, but Mr. Hughes interjected, "Wait till I get that interpreted." President' Wilson departed during tho interpretation. M. Clemenceau looked at Mir. Hughes with a not unfriendly eye.~Aus.-N.Z. Cable AB3n. (Rec. February 18, 0.45 a.m.) Paris, February 15. Mr. Keith Murdoch, describing the scene in the conference in which Mr.

Hughes interjected demanding to know when the League of Nations scheme would be discussed, said that 31. Clemenceau replied that the French Council would consider any memoranda lodged by tlio small nations. The conference ccnimonced to disperse, when Mr. Hughes demanded an interpretation of M. Clemenceau .5 remark, upon which President Wilson turned his back and walked away, obviously intending to insult Mr. -Hughes. —United Service.

BELGIUM'S CLAIMS HOLLAND WILT, NOT CEDE . TERRITORY. The Hague, February 16. The Foreign Minister, replying to an interpellation regarding the territorial claims of Belgium, declared tlmt the Dutch Government would emphatically refuse to cede any territory .-Renter. |

THE MARMORA CONFERENCE ALL THE KTJSSIAN FACTIONS TO BE REPRESENTED. (Rec. February 17, 9.0 p.m.) Washington, February 15. It is reported that the State Department has received official information that nil the factious in Russia will attend the conference at.Princes lUands-Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.