SIGNING OF PEACE,

New Zealand Herald, Volume LVI, Issue 17139, 19 April 1919, Page 9

SIGNING OF PEACE,

GERMANS SENT FOR CEREMONY OH MAY 10. [1871 TREATY ANNIVERSARY. &LL THE ALLIES CONCUR. SEGREGATING THE ENVOYS. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Rocd. 5.5 p.m.) PARIS, April 17. It has been definitely decided that the Germans will receive the terms at Trianon Palace. M. Clemenceau will read the terms, and then instruct the Germans to be prepared to sign them at Versailles Palace on May 10, the anniversary of the signing of the Frankfort Treaty in 1371. It is not known whether the Germans will be allowed to return to Weimar in tho interim, or be compelled to discuss details at Versailles. The Germans will come by special train to Versailles, without crossing Paris. It is expected that the party, including advisers, will number 170. They will bo kept in strict seclusion during their stay. A council, representative of the 18 nations who declared war against Germany, was summoned under the presidency of M. Clemenceau to give formal approval to the invitation to the German delegates to Versailles. They unanimously concurred in the invitation. It is understood that a courier with the summons left for Germany on Tuesday night. [FUNDAMENTALS SETTLED. AUTONOMY FOR SAAR BASIN. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Reed. 5.5 p.m.) LONDON. April 17. The Paris correspondent of the Observer states that the Council of Four has agreed on all fundamental questions. The solution of the Saar Valley problem was due to the suggestion of Mr. Lloyd George, which establishes autonomy similar to that of Luxemburg, guaranteed by the League of Nations.

The indemnity question has been settled on the basis of Germany being responsible to all the allied Powers for their losses, including landed property, farming implements, shipping and war pensions. After the first instalment payment will be spread over 30 years. France's claim to the Saar coal as part of the indemnity does not involve any accusation of annexationist Resigns. The Matin states that out of Germany's first instalment of £5,000,000.000, payable in gold and credits abroad, France will receive £1,500,000,000.

DISMANTLING HELIGOLANDFINAL DECISION REACHED. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. XKec<L 5.30 p.m.) PARIS. April 17. The Council of Four has decided that Heligoland must be dismantled and destroyed as far as possible. The Council of Ten has dealt with a, Dumber of smaller matters concerning economic and general provisions for inclusion in the treaty, and also an arrangement for the admission of allied shipping to German ports. REPARATION QUESTION. FRENCH CLAIMS SATISFIED. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Reed. 5.5 p.m.) PARIS, April 17. M. Clemenceau informed a deputation of radical and Socialist members of the House of Deputies that the settlement of the reparation question met all the French demanfl?. He pa-id a* tribute to the allied delegates for their attitude towards France. A. and N.Z. MELBOURNE. April 17. As the result of a cablegram received from Mr. W. M. Hughes in connection with reparation, Mr. W. A. Watt, Acting-Premier, convened an urgent Cabinet meeting, and. after consideration, despatched A reply No details are available. CONSULTING PARLIAMENT. PROCEDURE FAVOURED. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. ißccd. 5.5 p.m.) LONDON. April 17. The Paris correspondent of the Daily Telegraph says the contention is gaining support everywhere that the peacfl terms should be ratified by the Parliaments of the greater Allies before their presentation to the enemy. Mr. Lloyd George, however, fears that a premature disclosure would delay their immediate acceptance, but he is anxious to be in a position to announce to the House of Commons the general trend of the preliminary peace terms. APPROVING THE TERMS. SMALL STATES CONSULTED. 'A. and N.Z. PARIS. April 16. The delegates of the five Great Powers met the representatives of all the States which declared war on Germany, with the object of disclosing the terms to be offered to Germany. It is announced that Mr. Wilson will remain until the German treaty is settled.