GERMANY

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LVI, 21 November 1923, Page 5

GERMANY

AMBASSADORS REACH AGREE-

MENT

ANGLO-FRENCH CRISIS ENDED

(By Electric Telegraph —Copyright.) (Australian arid N.Z. Cable 'Association;

PARIS, Nov. 19. The agreement at tlie Ambassadors’ Conference, hitherto unpublished, awaits ratification bv the French Cabinet.

It is understood it provides for sending’ a stiff note of protest to Germany, without defining the sanctions, which will be discussed later if Germany does not give satisfaction. The Ambassadors are agreed in regard to the resumption of inter-AUied military control of Germany. They are still deliberating in regard to the return of the ex-Crown Prince.

Cabinet unanimously approved of !M. Poincare’s attitude, during the negotiations at the Conference of Aihbassadois. The final decision now depends on the views of the Allied Governments on the agreement in principle reached by tlie Conference.

LONDON, Nov. 20.

The Daily Express’s Paris correspondent states that- the agreement means that, the chasm between France and Britain is bridged, thanks to Die skill of Lord Crewe and M. Cambon. Public opinion in England was staggered by the sudden threat of an end to the Entente, and the prospect also came as a shock to France, where a sense of isolation was undoubtedly {frounced by tlie eleventh hour suggestion that Belgium might take the British rather than the French viewpoint. The Daily Telegraph’s diplomatic correspondent says that the really material issue, namely sanctions, has not been solved, but only shelved. This is’the prevailing view in French, quarters where it is argued that owing to the absence of joint sanctions Berlin will not fully comply with the demands, so Ih'at soon the questiop will be raised anew in a more acute Torn.,

RELIEF IN LONDON

PLAIN SPEAKING TO FRANCE

LONDON, Nov: 20.

The news of the Ambassadors Conference agreement was -received in London with great relief Tfie situation lids bden recognised as the most critical that has yet developed. The Entente ' was, seriously, imperilled. The crisife practically overshadowed the election during the week-end. The difficulty will not toe settled until to-day. Tlie Ambassador yesterday telephoned their Governments to await instructions.

The Daily Chronicle’s Paris correspondent says ”that- there was some very plain speaking at the conference. ’ It is understood that France ; ivas told that any attempt to impose additional sanctions or occupy fresh territory would meet- with Britain’sst rong disapprobation. Representatives of Jivpari and Italy strongly supported the British view.

ENGLISH COAL FOR. GERMANY

LONDON, Nov. 19

A contract has been signed in London by an influential group of banks for the purpose of granting the Deutsch Verkehr and Credit Bank Credit for the purchase of coal in England on behalf of German State railways, which are unable to obtain it from the Ruhr. The credit is nominally £3,ooo,ooo‘but only £750,000, or the price of about half a million tons of coal, will be available at present. The credit is granted subject to guarantees by Germany. It is emphasised that the transaction ispur ely coimrieraal and has no political significance. France is aware of tne negqtiations.

AN EXPLANATION

PARIS, NowxLSb*

A Quai D’Oi-say communique explains that MV’ Poindafe’s declaration France would not evacuate the occupied teritories before the Vorsailes Treaty was completely executed referred', to the occupied territories on the left bank of the Rhine and the bridgeheads. - It was not applied to the Ruhr, as to which no decision can, be taken without a previous FrancoBelgian agreement. V - w ' .•••:

‘‘KING OF BAVARIA”

(Published in The Times).

LONDON, Nov. 20. The Times Munich' : correspondent 'says a movement is afoot to proclaim Prince Rupprecht King of Bavaria. Prince Rupprecht personally does not consider' the time ripe, hut his supporters, arb making efforts to force his hand on the ground that the various ■political factions would be united under liis rule. It is also urged that Prince Rupprecht would he an ideal successor to Von Ivahr,' who continues to flounder amidst vain attempts to remedy tho economic situation. It Is difficult to see how Bavaria cbuld establish a separate kiij|Sloin without at any rate the benevolent neutrality of France' Tins.; it is said, would he assured provided certain definite concessions (Were guaranteed to France; Whatever may be the details of the scheme, there is no doubt that the restoration of the monarchy is being seriously discussed in ' responsive quarters

HAVOC AT DUSSELDORF

LONDON. Nov. 20.

The Times Dusseldorf correspondent says appalling havoc was wrought by last week’s orgy of looting and rioting. The town present a tragic appearance. There is hardly a street which does not show signs of the disturbances, which are definitely traced to Communists, many of whom were arrested after a search of dwellings, in which considerable stores of arms were discovered. The dusturbances obviously are not the work of hungry unemployed, for all sorts of shops,' such as stationers find' cluna-ware-liouses, were attacked and smashed up. In some of the outer suburbs every shop is boarded up and shuttered. t Further disturbances are feared, and the police will liave to be strengthened if the city is to be protectedfl The existing "force of four hundred is hopelessly incapable of safeguarding half a million people./

PROVISIONS OF AGREEMENT

LONDON, Nov. 20.

The provisional agreement of the Ambassadors’ Conference provides that the Allies will not demaud the exCrown Prince’s banishment, but will insist that the Gel-man Government guarantee his good behaviour. A special date .will he designated for the resumption of military control. General Nollet si to arrange for the resumption of control,, and the Commissiqn will notify the German Government of tile place and extent of the Commission’s ipvestigations beforehand. ‘The'German "Government will he required to guarantee Allied officers safety. In the event of German recalcitrancy the Allies will discuss further measures.