The Protocol.
GERMANY TO SIGN. PEACE BECOMES OPERATIVE. IN FEW~DAYS. HOPES FOR MODIFICATION. IBs Coble.—Prea* Aaaoetatkm.-Copyrisht.l Copenhagen, Dec. 29. The German Cabinet discussed M. Clemenceau’s Note. It is understood it was decided to sign the Protocol without any reservation, hoping during the subsequent negotiation* to secure modifications respecting the demands for shipping and materials. Paris, Dec. 30. M. Ducast had a satisfactory interview with yon Lersner, whose mission is practically completed. It is probable the German signature will be sectSed in a few days. The Allies have consented to the register of the verbal assurance mentioned on December 23rd., and it is ’expected that the Supreme Council will to-morrow fix a date for the signature of the Protocol and the exchange of ratification at the Quai D’Orsay, a ceremony in which Lloyd George will participate. SIGNATURE ON SEVENTH. STATE OF PEACE ON EIGHTH. Paris, Dec. 31. It is officially stated that Germany signs the protocol on the seventh, a state of peace beginning and the treaty operating on tha eighth.—(A. and N.Z.)
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Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume X, Issue 16, 2 January 1920, Page 5
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