THE GERMAN CRISIS.

Manawatu Times, Volume XLII, Issue 1764, 16 March 1921, Page 5

THE GERMAN CRISIS.

ORGANISING A LOCK-OUT. [By Electric Cablet —Copyright.] f Aust. and N.Z. Cable Association.] PARIS, March 14. The “Petit Parisicnc’s” Dusseldorff correspondent reports that Herr Stinnes and a number of other manufacturers are organising a lock-out in the occupied towns with a view to stopping production. BERLIN, ‘March 14. The Reichstag has accepted a Bjll providing for disarming self-defence organisations despite Bavaria’s protests and threats to withdraw from the Coalition. Marshal von Hlndenburg has issued a proclamation in Upper Silesia stating: "You g,re on the threshold of a decision on which depends our native land’s fate. I am convinced you will listen to the voice which speaks in your hearts, reminding you of the fidelity and gratitude you owe in deciding the country to which you will belong.” SHALL AMERICANS CO-OPERATE? (Received Tuesday, 8.45 p.m.) WASHINGTON. March 14. The War Department stated "that the commander of the American Rhine forces has forwarded a request from the inter-Allied Rhineland Com. mission, for the co-operation of the American forces in customs collec. tions along the Rhine.