WEDGE IN THE ENTENTE

New Zealand Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 10562, 13 April 1920, Page 5

WEDGE IN THE ENTENTE

JUBILATION _IN_ GERMANY. REGARDED "GREAT VICTORY." Published in "The. Time*" , >... . . - .BERLIN,. April 11. ..T-h* .relief at the wedge driven into ; . the ■ Entente is reflected by resuond- i ing newspaper headings which have cheered up all classes. The new attitude is comparable to that when the Allies gave way concerning tho surrender of war criminals, only the elation is now more apparent. A flood of semi-juristic comment even ; argues that Franco has violated the treaties" and is liable to penalties. The Press publishes interviews with unnamed French officers and others with, ■a-view to proving 'that the French ■ coup lias been planned for a long time. Scraps of "news are being raked up in every quarter with a view to in- [ 'flating what, the Germans undoubtedly regard as a great victory. The French authorities havo warned the Wolff Bureau not to exaggerate small incidents in the occupied area, and not to spread reports "of further advances. Nevertheless, it is evident that France's firm action has produced results in the Ruhr district. Tho German authorities show great haste in terminating the disturbances. General von Waiter's proclamation to the effect that the Keichswehr'saction was only intended to protect wellintentioned people has mercfy increased the excitement aild distrust, owing to the sanction given to the troops t»' summarily punisli unnamed personsthe' spartacist revolt. v ; hoelz continues his cau.kjsk (Received Anril 13. 1.10 a.m.) LONDON. Auril 12. The "Daily Chronicle's"' Berlin correspondent- states that the Spartacist Hoeln continues his picturesque career levying tolls upon the_ war profiteers to the extent of from 50,000 ' marks. .. v