THE PEACE CONFERENCE.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIII, Issue 1387, 20 November 1918, Page 5

THE PEACE CONFERENCE.

AND THE WORK OF THE SESSION. (Special to "Standard.") WELLINGTON, Nov: 19. The Liberal caucus called for to-day was postponed on account of the absence of many members. There aro now eighteen members suffering from influenza and the number continues to grow. The severe cases include tho Hon. W. S. D. Mac Donald. Mr Massey has not yet received a reply from the Imperial authorities regarding the butter purchase. Referring to the Peace Conference Mr Massey said it would bo a serdioufi misfortune if the Dominion was' unrepresented at the most impprfont gathering in all history. He was coniident that representation cou!d be arranged if necessary. The work of the session included financial matters, the estimates, and supply. The Licensing Bill was ready; and he hoped members would put it through in the time available. It is understood the present intention is that Mr Massey and Sir Joseph Ward will leave the Dominion about December Bth, this being contingent on the completion of important. Parliamentary business.

THE INDEMNITIES QUESTION. Australian-New Zealand Cable Association. Received November 20. 10.15 a.m. LONDON, Nov. 19. In the House of Commons, Mr Bonar Law declined to say whether the terms to bo imposed on Germany included the repayment of the nett cost of the war incurred by the Allies. THE PRESIDENT ATTENDS. WASHINGTON, Nov. 18. It is officially announced thai; the President will attend the Peace Conference. President Wilson will sail for France after the new Congress is convened on December 2nd. He will only attend tho opening session of the conference. ,„.. .it.. M - 7,o M l»nrl Cable \a«o3ia,tion. Received November 20, 8.55 a.m. WASHINGTON, Nov 19. An official message regarding President Wilson attending the Peace Conference states that the President expects to participate in the discussion and settlement of the main features of the treaty of peace. It is unlikely, at present, that he will remain throughout the sessions, but his presence is necessary at the outset to obviate the manifest disadvantages of discussion by cable, regarding the greater outlines of the final treaty, upon which he must necessarily be consulted. Ho will be accompanied by delegates who will sit as representatives of the United States throughout the Conference.