GERMANY'S CONDITION

New Zealand Times, Volume L, Issue 11662, 29 October 1923, Page 8

GERMANY'S CONDITION

■o IN DESPERATE PLIGHT “AT THE END OF HER ECONOMIC STRENGTH.” FACED WITH STARVATION. By Telegraph.—Press Assn. —Copyright. iteuter'n Teleeraru. BRUSSELS, October 26. It is reported that the German police early this morning attacked Sepai-at-ists,' who were installed in the Government offices at Aix-la-Clmpelle, but were unsuccessful. It is reported that five police and two Separatists were killed. POLITIGALJ’RISONERS KRUPP DIRECTORS RELEASED. Reuter's Telegram. BERLIN, October 26. The Cologne “Zeitung’s” Essen correspondent learns that HeiT Krupp, with three of his directors, who wei'e imprisoned in Dusseldortf, have obtained release for seven days on the ground of pressing business. It is stated that the question of releasing other political prisoners is being discussed, and the liberation of the Krupp directors is thought to be the beginning of an extensive series of releases. “ END REAGHED ” GERMANY’S ECONOMIC STRENGTH ACCUSATION AGAINST FRANC® AND BELGIUM. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. BERLIN, October 26. In a speech at Hagen, Herr Stresen?ann, who was wildly cheered, bitterly complained of the French and Belgian support of the Separatists as the worst breach of the treaties. 'Germany had reached the end of her economic strength, and now turned to the charitable institutions of the whole world to prevent tihe starvation of the occupied territory. He declared that a decision must soon be taiken as to whether the Rhineland and the Ruhr would belong to Germany. He hoped the difference* between Bavaria and! the Reich would be composed a 6 the result of recent conversations in Berlin. Berlin was taking it in hand to see that the Palatinate remained with Bavaria. PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT CONSTITUTED IN RHINELAND. Reuter’s Telegram. (Received October 26, 5.5 p.m.) BRUSSELS, October 26. The Rhineland Separatists issued a proclamation stating that a provisional Government had been constituted, and had entered into relations with the occupation authorities for the settlement of questions concerning public order. ATTEMPT TO SEIZE WORKS FIGHT WITH KRUPP EMPLOYEES Reuter’s Telecram. (Received October 28, 5.5 p.m.) PARIS, October 26. Advices from Essen state the Krupp wor,kei-s attempted to turn oxxt the management. The blue police attacked the men, who entrenched themselves in the works’ buildings. Three workmen were killed and twenty injured. RHINELAND GOVERNMENT NEW CURRENCY CONSIDERED. Australian and NZ. Cable Association. (Received October 28, 11.55 p.m.) BERLIN, October 27. A Paris correspondent states that the Rhineland Government formed at Coblenz on tho 26th with Matthes as Premier, and von Wetzen, Foreign Minister, hag already discussed the question of a new currency with the franc as the unit. FATE OF THE MINERS POURPARLERS RENEWED. Australian and N.Z. Caolp Association. (Received October 28, 11.55 p.m.) BERLIN, October 27. Herr Stinnes, and other industrialists, after conferring with Dr. Stresema.iii, reopened negotiations with DeSoutte. The closing of the mines will epend upon the result of the negotiations. “FIZZLING OUT” SEPARATIST MOVEMENT. CITIES THE STRONGHOLDS. Australian, and N.Z. Cabin Association (Received October 28, 11.55 p.m.) BERLIN, October 27. Cologne reports state that the Separatist movement is fizzling out in numerous places in the Rhineland. Jt still holds ground in Aix-la-Cha-pclle, Bomij Duern, and Crefeld. Th© Belgians at Aix-la-Ohapelle arrested 39 persons, including 19 students. The French have proclaimed martial law at Bonn. It is stated that the French High Oommi.sftioner has been ordered from Paris to acknowledge the loyalty of the Separatist movement. FACED WITH_STARVATION APPALLING CONDITION IN RUHR. Aufltnalian and N.Z. Cable Association (Received October 29, 12.30 a.m.) LONDON, October 28. Mr Beach Thomas writing to the “Daily Express,” from Cologne, says that food, money, and coal are all so short in the Ruhr and Rhino districts that unless a miracle happens some millions of people will he facing with utter misery or starvation in a few days. The factories are shut and the mines close on Monday. The dole, where procurable, docs not exceed 8s weekly which scarcely buys a day’s food. There are 20,000 unemployed even in Cologne whore all food is < f the dearest, and milk and meat is scarce. RESIGNATION DEMANDED IMPERIAL AUTHORITIES ALT. SAXON GOVERNMENT MUST GO. Australian pti.l N.Z. Cnblo Association (Received October 20, 12.45 a.m.) BERLIN, October 28. There were 12 killed, and 20 wouud-

cd in an encounter between the Communists and the Reiehswohr at Friedburg, Saxony. Tho Imperial Government has demanded the resignation of the Saxon Government by to-morrow as tho. out eomo of tire incitements by the Communist members thereof to rebellion against the Imperial Government. l>r. Strcscimaun informed tlio Saxon Premier, Dr. Zeigner, that the Imperial Government no longer leeognises his Government. The Imperial Government has also asked the Bavarian Government immediately to restore to its command the bavarian Reichfiwehr control of which Bavaria, assumed somo days ago.