TEST OF ENDURANCE

New Zealand Times, Volume L, Issue 11436, 5 February 1923, Page 6

TEST OF ENDURANCE

GERMANY’S PASSIVE RESISTANCE. BUT NO FIGHTING. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. BERLIN, February 2. The Reichstag has authorised the issue of 3500 milliard marks’ worth <f treasury bonds and a loan of 500 milliards of marks for the purpose of meeting special expenses arising out of the French occupation of the Ruhr. Herr Cuno, interviewed, said: “Germany will continue her policy of passive resistance in the Ruhr, but will not be misled into active opposition, as she lacks arms. The sharper the French action becomes, the farther the French will be led from securing reparations.’’ MOB OUT OF HAND FRENCHMEN IN DANGER. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received February 4. 10.30 p.m.) BERLIN, February 3. A mob at Xoenigsburg smashed tho windows of the French consulate. The town authorities have requested Berlin to oall on the French to leave the. town, as they cannot guarantee their safety. EXPREBBEBSTOPPED FRENCH RETALIATION. Reuter’s Telegram. (Received February 5, 12.55 p.m.) LONDON, February 3. Reports hare been 'received that the Germans yesterday stopped the ParisBucharest and Paris-Prague expresses, on the ground of the shortage of coal. The French retaliated by suspending passenger traffic on the Kairlsruhe-Basle lines, except the express ia Holland.