A FORECAST

Evening Star, Issue 17034, 3 May 1919, Page 9

A FORECAST

PRELIMINARY PEACE TREATY.: Press Association —By Telegraph—Copyright. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. PARIS, May 2. (Received May 3, at 9.10 a.m.) The ‘ Echo do Paris' states that the preliminary Peace Treaty is a compromise. Its preamble shows why the Allies and associated Powers entered the war, and mentions the necessity for a League of Nations. Its second chapter relates to the German frontiers; the third chapter to other frontier changes; the fourth to military, naval, and aerial questions; tho fifth to* the German colonies. Other chapters deal with reparation, economic and financial matters, and Labor legislation. The document finally stipulates for guarantees for carrying out the treaty. Tho naval terms do not provide for sulking tho German warships. The question will be held in abeyance. April 30. EigM hundred thousand German prisoners in France are to be jxobonged for an equivalent number of sktlW workmen from Germany, who will assist in the restoration of the invaded areas. BELGIUM’S IMPATIENCE. LONDON, April 30. (Received May 3, at 9.10 a.m.) Brussels messages emphasise the urgency of the restoration of Belgium’s industries. Outside assistance is stated to bo imperative. The Premier, who has returned from Paris, stated that Belgium’s reparation would appear in the Peace Treaty, but, she could not expect immediate payment. 'The Senate decided to appeal to Britain and tho allied Parliaments to redeem the promises of prompt and complete reparation. LEADING GERMAN DELEGATE GETS HIS INSTRUCTIONS. LONDON, May 1. (Received May 5, at 9.5 a.m.) The ‘ Daily Chronicle’s ’ Geneva correspondent learns from a reliable source that a confidential conference was held in Berlin on Saturday between the Government and'the most influential leaders of the National Assembly, when they discussed tho situation prior to the Peace delegation’s departure. Herr Rantzau said he was confident that he could secure vital concessions regarding the Saar Valley, and would refuse to sign terms involving its veiled annexation. It is stated that armistice negotiations with the Russians are progressing favorably. A truce with them is desired, as it would free the' Germans to deal with the Poles. Herr Rantzau opposed an alliance with Lenin, which would compromise Germany's future. Ho preferred to establish good relations with the antiBolsheviks by appearing to give them more effective support than the Entente. LABOR PROVISIONS, MR WILSON LAUDATORY. WASHINGTON, May 2. (Received May 3, at 11.25 a.m.) President Wilson has cabled to Mr Tumulty that tho Labor programme is the most important accomplishment of the new dav in which the interests of Labor will bo systematically safeguarded and promoted. No single thing clone at Paris will accomplish so much towards stabilising labor conditions throughout the world. FRANCE’S CHIEF FEAR, NEW YORK, May 2. (Received May 5, at 11.25 a.m.) The ‘Now York Suns’ Paris correspondent states that the Foreign 'Office declares that M. Clemenceau and a representative of the United States will _ arrange an Agreement between .the United States and France, whereby the United States will furnish troops to protect Francs in the event of a German attack. GERMANY AND ROLAND. LONDON, April 30. (Received May 5, at 11.25 a.m.) The ‘ Daily Telegraph’s ’ Berlin correspondent learns on. excellent authority that the Danzig-Yistula corridor will he under Polish administration. The Ebert Government’s overthrow seems inevitable if Germany accepts such a condition. BTRABBURG ANO METZ BISHOPRICS. COPENHAGEN, April 30. (Received May 3, at 9.5 a.m.) Berlin messages state that the Vatican has recognised French sovereignty over Alsace-Lorraine. French bishops have replaced Germans at Strashurg and Metz. JAPAN ANO KBAG-CHAU. LONDON, April 30. (Received May 3, at 9.50 a.m.) The ‘Daily News’s’ Pavia correspondent points out that the Japanese deadlock in reference to Kiao-Ghau has been aggravated by four secret European agreements. In 1917 Italy and Russia agreed, without conditions, that the Japanese should succeed to all Germany’s rights in China. Franco agreed also, subject to certain action against German subjects’ property ; and Britain signed, after stipulating that she should have similar rights in German holdings in the. South Pacific. These agreements have seriously handicapped a settlement. China offered to defray the expenses of the, Japanese campaign provided that the Shantung rights were unconditionally returned to her. Japan firmly demands that these secret treaties shall bo fulfilled. [Delayed in Transmission.] NEW YORK, April 23. The ‘New York TimesV Washington correspondent states that Baron Ishii, who intended to return to Tokio to consult his Government, has postponed Iris trip until June. ITALY’S LOANS. NEW YORK, April 30. (Received May 3, at 9.30 a-rn.) The United States has extended a further loan of 60,000,000d0l to Italy. BOMBS BY POST. NEW YOR, May 2. (Received May 5, at 11.25 a.m.) NEW YORK, May 2. correspondent says that the Secret Service officials have cabled to the American Peace delegates in Paris warning them that bombs might have been mailed to them. LENIN’S LATEST. LONDON, April 30. (Received May 3, at 11.35 a.m.) A Geneva message states that Lenin, interviewed, said: “Wo are seeking to annihilate tho power of money in the world. Hence hundreds of thousands of rouble notes are being. issued daily from the Bolshevik Treasury, with the deliberate intention of destroying the value .of,, money, As.it ia imposaible.to rooL-,flnit

Capitalism by confiscation, we are flooding the country with note, without financial guarantees of any sow.” Lenin is also entertaining vast agricultural schemes. Ho has come under the influence of Confucius, whom ho is studying. The schemes are based on manufacturing a great quantity of scientific and agricultural machinery and implements, •with which he intends to develop Russian resources with the utmost rapidity. . P&NIO IN. BUDAPEST. RUMANIANS AT THE OATES. VIENNA, May 2. (Received May 3, at 9.20 a.m.) It is reported that the Rumanian King is about to enter Budapest at the head of his troops. BUDAPEST, April 30. Wholesale 'arrests are intensifying, the panlo. They include 30 deputies of Count Karolyi’s party, 30 aristocrats, 30 bank directors, 30 presidents of Commercial Boards, and 300 officers of the army, all of whom had been decorated. Tiie President of the Workmen’s Council announces the confiscation of all linen belonging to the bourgeoisie. BAVARIA. LONDON, May 2. It is reported that the Bavarians (Government troops) have captured Munich. BOLSHEVIK.AGENT CAUGHT COPENHAGEN, April 3a (Received May 5, at 10.20 a.m.) An unknown Russian was arrested here when attempting to cash a -cheque for a large amount on a Vienna, bank. Prisoner was in possession of several millions of roubles and a large amount of Austrian money, also of complete plans to organise Bolshevik revolutions in Vienna and Paris.