PEACE TREATY

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LIII, Issue 129, 4 June 1919, Page 5

PEACE TREATY

'cOTAMmiST SIGN ACCEPTANCE OR INVASION. (Reuter’s Telegrams) PARIS, June 2. It is authoritatively stated that if the Treaty is not signed by the end of Juno Germany will be instantly invaded from the west, north, or from the Baltic, and peace will not bo accepted until Berlin lias been occupied. The Echo de Paris states that the Allies have decided to refuse the latest German proposals, and to notify the Germans that they must sign or refuse before June 26th. AMERICANS PREPARED TO ADVANCE. (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) (Australian & N.Z, Cable Association) PARIS, Juno 2. In view of the possibility of the Germans rejecting the terms, the Third American Army is preparing for a further advance into Germany. There is also great activity in the French and British zones.

It is reported that- several army chiefs, including Marshal Foch, anticipate rejection, in which event plans are complete for a rapid advance.

PARLIAMENT AND THE TERMS. (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) {Australian & N.Z, Cable Association LONDON, May 22. Mr Bonar Law, speaking in the House of Commons, said discussion on the peace terms was impossible. We did not win the war alone, and we must therefore accept the views of the heads of the Allied Governments, who j had decided that discussion would be . harmful until the German action was known. The Government concurred in | this view.' 'I Mr Botiomley moved the adjourn- j merit in order to discuss the terms, but the motion failed, only seventeen supporting it. GERMAN MILITARISTS OPPOSED TO SIGNATURE. PLANS FOR RESISTANCE. (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) (Australian & N.Z. Came Association.) AMSTERDAM, June 2. The German militarists are conferring at Berlin, They are opposed to signature of Hie Peace Treaty, and are now attempting to organise active resistance to Entente coercion. RIVAL SOCIALIST DEMONSTRATIONS.

(By Electric Telegraph-Copyright) (Australian & N.Z. Cable

BERLIN, May 22 ; The Majority and Independent Socialists held rival demonstrations, the former protesting against the peace terms, and the latter favouring signing the Treaty. Schiedemann addressed 5000 Majority Socialist demonstrators. The Independents numbered 50,000. peacTterms IMPORTANT CHANGES CONSIDERED.

(By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) (Australian & N.Z. Cable Association; (Roc. Juno 4, 11.25 a.m.) V PARIS, June 3. The Council of Pour is considering two important undisclosed changes m the Peace Terms. adriatieWestion NEW ITALIAN DELEGATION. (Bv Electric Telegraph—Copyright) (Australian & N.Z. Cable Association.) ROME, May 23. The Cabinet reached an agreement regarding the territorial settlement, and will appoint fresh delegates to the Peace Conference. Signor Orlando is already m Pans. LONDON, May 22, A Central News Paris message denies the report that nine of the American peace delegates have resigned. Mr Bullitt alone resigned because he disagreed with the Allies’ refusal to recognise the Russian Soviet. GERMANY’S EASTERN FRONT AN ENTENTE ULTIMATUM. (RetsJer’s Telegrams) BERLIN, June 2. The Entente sent an ultimatum that the German troops in Lettland and Lithuania must be withdrawn to a certain line. Von der GoUz would be permitted to retain the command provided a coalition Lettish Government was formed and arms were restored to the Lettish troops. ORDER FOR PRESIDENT’S ARREST. (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) (Australian A N.Z Cable Association) (Rec. June 4, 11.25 a.m.) BERLIN, June 3. The German Government has issued tin order for the arrest of the President of the Rhino Republic. STRIKE IN ARM® AMERICAN OCCUPATION QUICKLY SETTLED^BY MILITARY. (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) (United Service) (Rec. June‘4. 11.25 a.m.) COBLENZ, June 3. A general strike has been ordered ni the American area of occupation, with the object of protesting against the Rhenish Republic. The American military suppressed the strike in few lioura.