THE GERMAN SITUATION

Grey River Argus, 11 May 1923, Page 5

THE GERMAN SITUATION

The French Press Angry. (A. and N.Z. Cable Association) LONDON, May 9. \ The “Daily Telegraph’s” diplomatic correspondent says the British reply to he German Note will probably be nanded to the German ambassador in London on Thursday or Friday. Its •riticism of the German offer is severe. Il will disavow taking sides on the Kulir question, but regret may be expressed that Britain’s advice is not more fully acted upon PARIS, May 9. n'hc I’ress gives prominence to Mr Baldwin’s statement in the Com“Le Journal” says:— It is tho declaration of a man in a bad temper, though he may not have realised it. “Le Matin” remarks: — The main point is that it seems to reproach France officially; this time wrth. the same lack of courtesy in which the British Press has already accused- us. “La Victoire,” asks: What interests have the Allied nation to serve by publicly picking at each other? We thought this deplorable habit disappeared with Mr Lloyd George. “Leclair” says: —In order to embarrass Mr Bonar Law M. Poincare only not'd submit Franco’s debit account for the devastated areas, and ask this great man of justice whether France or Germany should pay. (Reuter’s Cablegrams). ('Received May 10, at 2.30 p.m.) PARIS, May 9. French newspapers are indignant at Lord Curzon’s statement, and consider that the criticisms of the Franco-Bel-gian action are unfounded. They hope that an incident which is generally considered a question of “amour propre” will not have unfavourable consequences. LONDON. May 9. The “Daily Telegraph’s Berlin correspondent says:—“A curious commentary on the present situation is furnished by the unveiling of a war memorial at Dobartz (Spandau), ; n celebration of the ex-Crown Prince’a birthday. Von Hindenburg, in a speech, said: ‘With joy and pride we think in fidelity, love and veneration of our most gracious Kaiser, King and Lord: our illustrious leader in our superhuman struggle for the honour and existence of the Fatherlaud. Von Gessler, Minister for Defence, said: “We concentrate in a vow of most faithful fulfilment of our duty to the German nation, State, and Republic. ’ ’ The correspondent adds: “Gessler has long played with the reactionary fire, and now has burned his fingers. There will be a great rumpus over his participation in the monarchists’ demonstrations.