DANTZIG TROUBLE

Gisborne Times, Volume L, Issue 5138, 2 April 1919, Page 5

DANTZIG TROUBLE

FOCH’S PEREMPTORY DEMAND TO HUNS. COME TO SPA ON APRIL 3. FORTY-EIGHT HOURS TO CONSIDER MATTER. REFUSAL POSSIBLY MEANS ADVANCE ON RHINE. Australian and N.Z. Gable Association. PARIS, March 31. Marshal Foch has notified Germany to send plenary delegates to Spa on April 3, and to give a decision regarding Dantzig within iforty-eight hours.

The Germans agreed to send Herr Erzberger. - , , . AMSTERDAM, March 31.

Herr Erzberger is coming to Spa to discuss the military aspects of the Dantzig problem with Foch. He must reply to Foch’s demands within forty-eight hours. LONDON, March 31.

In the event of Germany’s refusal to sign the peace treaty, it is understood that Marshal Foch has been authorised to undertake a general advance on the Rhine. ,

Diplomatic circles discount the possibility of an arrangement with the Bolshevists.

BERLIN, March 31

The Foreign Office has decided to act in reference to the armistice only on the basis of Preident Wilson’s fourteen points.

HUNS ADHERE TO REFUSAL

FOCH’S INSTRUCTIONS FROM COUNCIL. TROOPS TO BE LANDED BY FORCE IF NECESSARY. Australian and N.Z. Gable Association. (Received April 1, 7.15 p.m.) LONDON, March 31. It is reported from Berlin that the German Government adheres to its refusal to permit the landing of troops at Dantzig. The Allies emphasise ihe point that they do not w'ish io occupy Dantzig, but merely want the right of passage through. United Services. (Received April 1, 9.15 p.m.) PARIS, March 31. The Council has instructed. Marshal Foch to prepare for the landing of Polish troops at Dantzig by force if necessary. Meanwhile a most resolute demanci is being presented to Germany.