DEADLOCK CONTINUES.

Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 31, Issue 27, 8 April 1919, Page 3

DEADLOCK CONTINUES.

PARIS, April 6. The deadlock continues, and the question is who will give in first. President Wilson and Mr Lloyd George offer France neutralisation of the left bank of the Rhine and Saar Valleys, but M. Clemenceau refuses any solution other than the annexation of the Saar and a lengthy occupation of the Rhine. , . , The British delegation thinks the position is grave, but expects an early decision. x , . * The greatest danger seems to be that the decision will raise a storm if protest, and perhaps repudiation in France, whilst publication of the indemnity terms is expected to disturb the British public. The Supreme Council in response to the lashing of the press, has a peremptory order that all the commissions’ final reports must be ready by Monday. The Economic Commission has been instructed to prepare for Germany’s refusal to sign the terms, the intention being to restore a sharp and complete blockade. No one expects a renewal of fighting in the West, the Allies being confident that starvation will settle Germany. The Dominions' delegations are expressing a hope that they will be kept in closer touch with the proceedings, which are becoming more secret daily. Indeed,'the Dominions’ representatives have lately been finding time heavy on their hands. *