BLOOMS OF GERMANY

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLV, Issue 11749, 8 February 1919, Page 5

BLOOMS OF GERMANY

? m GERMAN GAM BE TRUSTED HUMILITY SUSPECTED. * Paris, Feb 5 Correspondents state that the question of the blockade .of Germany is coming increasingly to the fore. There is no indication that 'the delegates are inclined Ito trust's Bepnhlicun Germany, but rather to * suspect that under the appearance of jmmilityli ß the old spirit of unscruoaloua ambition combined with a desire for revenge. It is suggested that Berlin’s calculated policy Is to restore her industries In order to compel® with France and Belgium an d then exploit Russia’s trouble. -On the other hand, [some quarters, particularly American, point out that unless industrial reconstruction ’ 3 a begun Germany cannot her reparation debts. The removal of the blockade and the restoration of industry would also prove a bulwark against the spread of Bolshevism a nd enable the Allies to decide quicker what amount of reparation Germany is able to pay. Probably )8 system of licensing imports will be introduced. 1 DISCUSSION OF LEAGUE OP NATIONS. QUESTION OF TERRITORIAL WATERS. BELGIUM CLAIMS LUXEMBURG.

Paris, Feb 6. I'he League of Nations Committee discussed suggestions for penalties 8 ;/ainst making war in defiance of the League. The question of com pulsory arbitration was referred to a committfe* consisting of President Wilsou, Llojd George and Mr Bal four, to draw up recommendations. Several useful suggestions have been made by Japanese delegates, who aro desirous to co operate to the fullest extent. America present ed a separate memorandum, includ lag suggestions regarding freedom of the seas. This ia unlikely to he dealt with practically until the league is fait accompli. JThe memorandum also deals with tonscription asd'disarmament. It is argued that there osnnot be freedom of the sens without abolition of submarines and restriction of mines outside territorial waters. The latter may be- increased beyond the ■three-mile limit in view of the increased range of modern artillery. It is suggested that mines, used should become inoperative when they break from their anchorage. Belgium desires incorporation with Luxembourg, which contains a preponderance of Belgian subjects. It also asks for territory south of the Scheldt formerly added to Holland, including free navigation of the Scheldt to Antwerp. Belgium is prepared to offer Holland certain territorial exchanges.

SIR K BODEEN. '. FAVOURS LEAGUE OF NATIONS. Paris, Feb 5 SirE. Borden, interviewed, said iheßritish Empire was itself a Oummonwealth of Free Nations, which affords a certain analogy to the proposed League of Nations. The purpose of the League is so com Telling and supreme that no thought lulman cau withhold support from it. ■GERMAN SECRET INFLUENCE. IN ENTENTE COUNTRIES ACTIVE IN BRITISH STRIKES ! The Times. Loudon, Feb 6. ,It is stated thet German influence is«tworkin all allied countries, toping to escape the consequence of the unsuccessful war and rob the Allies of the fruits of- victories by Methods adopted in Russia in *1917. niey are employing a multitude of *Wnts under false names to stir industrial strife. The influence of these agents is clearly visible in hsglish strides. The Soviet guarantees interest on «nraia’B debts, giving raw materials inpayment and is willing to give ■concessions of mines and forests to dozens of the Entente.

BOLSHEVIKS 10 BE CONFER-

RED WITH. Paris, Feb 6 . ill . B Council will discass the Eolacceptance of the Marmora °° p a “oil to day. notunania, Poland, Greece . and , hare secured repra station on the League of Nations AUSTRALIAN DEMANDS. CITES PARALLELS ». Paris, Feb 5 . jatervlevved, Mr Hughes said: V«B°od the Rhine frontier is to a 0 le Pacific Islands frontier is JAMtrulia. What the Monroe n^L,. 1110 is to America the Pacific Imhf* °? * s . to -Australia. BJy atti lia f*°, interpreted what Austra inp is 8 ‘ oau say nothing regard arrangement mads for the ttw ßl^on olf ihe inlands, except 6af re We ought to feel certain and t,-.. We f eel we are in donbt and ths « 8 ? r . 6at danger. It is not that P rov i ß i°nal settlement may not '*j 0B Us es s®ntial security, bat it es not do so yet. SOUTH GERMAN ATTITUDE. CANNOT TRUST BERLIN. » „ . Amsterdam, February 6. St«tes ru er^ n f 9 of SoDth German atav n ? a Clde ? ta . °PP Jse fa combined »Bd y ‘^ d - e * j ll6 «. comQi and of Berlin, lopi«n* D6lß^ed cn upholding the Sb righie of th * Southern

THE GUARDIANSHIP OF| STATES. ARMISTICE MUST ASSUME ITS SHARE. Paris, February 6. The American Press Agency l ; says; The impression is growing that |the United States must ssume the guardianship of f*small countries £if the Leagne tof [Nations is to accomplish ,all its purposes. The big Powers are to _ regard America as the only nation which can exercise a mandatory in certain territories without engineering jealousies. President Wilson appreciates that the hardest task will be to convinc the American people that the gUnited States mast undertake such guardianship-^

I GERMANY’S LITTLE BILLS. | BELGIAN CLAIM. Paris, February 6. Sir John Foster Fraser says: It is believed French and Belgian repatriation claiiasj'have been filed. The latter approximates six hundred million sterling. France’s claim is not stated, i A MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR. FIVE PERSONS KILLED. . Paris, Feb 6. Five were killed on the Paris-Metz railway in circumstances puzzling to the authorities. On entering a tunnel two German coaches, filled with obnoxious gas, burst into flames.