NEW ADVANCE

Dominion, Volume 16, Issue 148, 10 March 1923, Page 5

NEW ADVANCE

BY FRENCH IN THE RUHR TERRITORY BETWEEN RHINE BRIDGEHEADS OCCUPIED PROTEST FROM BRITAIN The French have Completed a new advance, including a screen of troops between the British zone and the rest of Germany. Britain has pro--1 tested to ‘he French Government against the occupation of the territory between the Rhino bridgeheads. :- ' I BY telegraph.—Press association. —Copyright. (Rec. March 9, 7.5 pan.) Paris, March 9. The French have completed a new advance, including- a screen of troops between tho British zone and the rest of Germany, in order to guarantee the Allies against a further drop in marks and prevent industrials organising delay in payments in the hope of depreciation. Tho French have modified the Ruhr coal tax. 'lhe amount which is due will bo translated into sound foreign currency values.—Aus.-A.Z. Cable Aesn. London, March 8. Britain has protested to the French Government against the occupation of the territory between the Rhine bridgeheads in the interests of the Customs i cordon. General Godley is now in Rondon. to discuss the position.—-Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ACTION BY BRITISH LABOUR INVITATIONS TO CONFER IN LONDON London, Mai ch 8. The Labour Party has decided to invite representatives of the Trade Unions and Socialist Parties in France, Belgium, and Italy to come to London to discuss united Parliamentary tactics in reference to the Ruhr and security for reparations. 11ns is intended to be tho precursor of a larger international conference. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. THE SABOTAGE POLICY NO LACK OF VOLUNTEERS London, March 8. The “Daily Telegraph’s” Dusseldorf correspondent states that French officials believe that tho effect of Herr Cuno’s speech will be to stiffen German resistance and the policy of sabotage. There is no lack of volunteers for this dangerous game. Several offenders have recently, been shot on discovery. Young men are principally employed on this work .at high wages.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. SECRET EXECUTIONS DENIED BY GENERAL DEGOUTTE (Rec. March 9, 7.15 p.m.) i London, March 9. A Dusseldorf message says General Degoutte denies categorically the allegations in regard to secret executions in tho Ruhr. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. NO EVIDENCE OF FRENCH SAVAGERY (Rec. March 9, 7.15 p.m.) London, March 9. Tho “Daily Express” correspondent is unable to verily a sing’io allegation of French savagery. Three German civilians have been killed since January 15, each of which happening was duly officially reported.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. MALTREATMENT OF ITALIANS VIGOROUS ACTION BY MUSSOLINI Rome, March 8. Tho maltreatment of seventeen Italian workmen and a priest en route to Belgium by a crowd at Rosenheim, in Upper Bavaria, who thought they were going to tho Ruhr, led to vigorous action by Signor Mussolini, who telegraphically instructed the Italian Ambassador at Berlin and Italian Consul at Munich strongly to protest against the attack, and demand an exemplary punishment of the ringleaders, and compensation for the victims. Signor Mussolini’s Noto adds that tho new Italy will not permit the maltreatment of her subjects, and will defend them, whatever the consequence. —Reuter. FRENCH BUDGET DEFICIENCY TO BE MET BY ISSUE OF TREASURY BONDS (Roc. March 9, 7.15 p.m.) I aris, March 9 The Chamber of Deputies, by 315 votes to 243, has decided that the Budget deficiency shall be mot by the issue of Treasury bond?.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.