THE SECRET ARMING OF GERMANY

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 56, 29 November 1919, Page 9

THE SECRET ARMING OF GERMANY

QUESTION IN BRITISH PARLIAMENT By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright (Rec, November 28, 7.20 p.m.) London, November 24. In the Houso of Commons Mr. Claude Lowtker called attention to the statement that Germany had an army of over half a million on a war footing. Air. Bonar Law replied that to tho test of tho Government's belief that statement was exaggerated. The Supreme Council was mpeting to consider the question in order that tho terms of tbe Treaty, after ratification, should he enforced. He pointed out that tho limitation of the German Army could only be effectively dono after ratification. Marshal Foch could be trusted not to overlook iilio strength of the German forces. — Keuter. PROTEST AGAINST RECENT DEMONSTRATIONS Berlin, November 24. There wero many demonstrations on Siuidav against the Monarchist meetings last iveek. The Christian Socialists alone organised sixtv crowded gatherings, at which the speakers emphasised that the Government should have shown much, more energy in countering Royalist activities. An identical resolution was passed at the meetings affirming the solidarity of the working classes ana' their firm de'.erinination to oppose * the militarists.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.