THE SECURITY PACT.

Hokitika Guardian, 29 June 1925, Page 2

THE SECURITY PACT.

LATEST CABLE NEWS

[Australia & X.Z. Cable Association.] THE RUHR EVACUATION. LONDON, June 27. A Cologne message states that Marsha I Retain arrived at Dusseldorf. It is understood he has come for the purpose ol arranging for beginning in a few days the evacuation by the French forces of the Ruhr. THE GERMAN VIEW. BERLIN, June 27. Discussing the French Note on tlio subject of security the German Cabinet has concluded its deliberations. It is suggested that the view taken is that a definite arrangement should he begun immediately. It is pointed out that Germany would welcome a discussion leading to a new practical guarantee, and a real peace, founded on a security pact, with a basis of complete reciprocity. GERMAN OBJECTIONS. LONDON. June 27. Berlin reports state the German Cabinet has submitted to Hiudeiiburg for his signature a mem-“ orandum setting out tlie German Government's views on the matter of a Pact. It is understood that the Cabinet are unanimous in the matter of retaining a free hand towards the Stifes not included in the Pact. The " Daily Express’s” Berlin correspondent says:—The German memorandum will assert that the I'rcnch police is one imposing unbearable burdens ami actually sabotages Germany’s original proposal. It will also point to tlio British Dominions’ opposition to tlio French proposals. BERLIN, June 25. The "Tageblati ” is disappointed at the vagueness of Mr Chamberlains speech in the House of Commons on"Wednesday and expresses the opinion that the French reply to tlio German offer merely denotes a pact against Germane while according to Air Chamberlain,” Article Sixteen of the League of Nations Covenant remains in force, although it is an insurmountable obstacle to Germany’s entry into the League. Dr Stresemann’s organ “ Die Zeit ” also emphasises the view that Germany cannot entertain negotiations tor a pact if the right to send troops across Germany is insisted on, but believes there is still a great difference of opinion between Paris and Loudon in this regard. The Nationalist " Hoersen Zietung” says Mr Chamberlain's speech did not rake account of Germany’s greatest need, namely, a reasonable revision of the Peace Treaty.