LATE CABLES

Evening Star, Issue 18141, 4 December 1922, Page 8

LATE CABLES

Rnn A<«ocitttion-' j ßy Telegraph—Copyright. VANISHED YOUTH. •WILHELM’S OPERATION. LONDON, December 3. (Received December 4, at 11 a.m.) The story which was current, that, prior to his remarriage tho ex-Kaiser was operated upon with a view to the restoration of his youth lias been confirmed by a Viennese rejuvenation specialist named Buchardi, who has arrived in London to perform a number of operations. Ho says that operations identical with those which it is intended to perform in London were recently performed upon the ex-Kaisor.— ■ Re u tor. DISARMAMENT CONFERENCE. MOSCOW, December 3. (Received December 4, at 11 a.m.) M. Litvinoff, in opening the Disarmament Conference .between Russia and the Border States, road a declaration by the Russian Government expressing its readiness to reduce the army to 200,000, to dissolve the irregular units, to limit the war budgets on a reciprocal basis, and to neutralise the border zones. Ho added that it was impossible for Russia to reduce her navy. Prince Radziwill, head of the Polish delegation, who is also acting on behalf of Rumania, expressed a desire for a political agreement as a .preliminary to technical discussions. The Finnish, Esthonian, and Latvian delegates expressed a similar desire. The Finnish and Esthonian representatives urged serious consideration of naval disarmament. The conference arranged nominate various Commissions.—A. and N.Z. Cable. THE BAVARIAN INCIDENTS. BERLIN, December 3. Received December 4, at 11 a.m.) A communique issued from Munich states that the Bavarian authorities investigated tho incidents to find tho towns blameworthy. They offered apologies to the .Interallied Commission, but stated that it was impossible to take the further penal measures demanded. The. communique concludes: “The behaviour_ of the population, in view of tho growing indignation at the continued humiliating control, is comprehensible to every patriotic German ; but the need of the hour is wise self-control and restraint of natural feelings. The Allied Powers must not bo given the semblance of right to continue imposing oppressive and unjustified sacrifices.” —A. and N.Z. Cable, LAUSANNE CONFERENCE. LAUSANNE, December 3. (Received December 4, at 1.20 p.m.) Representatives of the Scandinavian countries have arrived to participate in the capitulations discussions. Ismet declared that the capitulations were impossible. Turkey demanded equality with other nations. Eventually three Sub-commissions were appointed to deal with tho subject.—A. and N.Z. Cable. SPAIN’S MOROCCAN TROUBLES. CABINET RESIGNS. MADRID, December 3. (Received December 4, at 1.30 p.m.) Tho Cabinet has resigned owing to the resignations of the President of the Chamber, tho Foreign Minister, and tho Minister of Justice, following an, attempt to implicate them in the Mellila disaster. Tho King has requested Senor Sanchez Guerra) {President of the Council) to reform the Cabinet.. Advices from Tetnan announce tho suy render of 500 native chiefs, followers of Raisuli. Peace in Western Morocco Is therefore assured.—A. and N.Z. Cable. LOCAL BODIES’ ELECTIONS. Australian and N.Z. Press AssociationSYDNEY, December 4. (Received December 4, at 12.25 p.m.) The most noticeable features e! the municipal and shires’ elections throughout the State are the unusually heavy polls and the large number of sitting members who have been defeated. Politically, these elections have little significance, as the interest centres on local questions. Labor strengthened its position in few instances and in others lost ground. The few women candidates who offered failed to secure winning support. DEATH OF GOUNARIS. FORMER PRIME MINISTER. LONDON, December 3. (Received December 4, at 12.25 p.m.) The most tragic figure among those who were executed in. Athens was M. Gounaris. Apparently he has been for long apprehensive regarding tho success of tho Asia Minor campaign as well as for his own safety. He remarked at the conclusion of an unsuccessful mission to England _to secure Allied assistance: “ I may bo going to my execution.” It is stated that in February last he sent a letter to Lord Curzon declaring that unless the Allies gave immediate provision in men, money, and munitions the Greek army would bo forced to evacuate Anatolia, as it was iot in a position to withstand a Turkish offensive. Lord Curzon replied that he believed such pessimism was not justified. Later came Mr Lloyd George’s speech, which excited! such enthusiasm that the Greeks held on till they were defeated.—A. and N.Z. Cable.