THE PEACE TERMS.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLV, Issue 11850, 5 June 1919, Page 5

THE PEACE TERMS.

BID FOUR DISCUSS MODIFICATIONS. RECONSIDERATION OF INDEMNITy Paris, June 3. In connection with certain undisclosed Peace terms, it is understood the Gouncil"of Four is reconsidering the inclusion of the reduction of the German indemnity; the dissolution of the Allied financial commission ; and a plebiscite in Silesia in order to guarantee German coal from Silesian mines. COUNCIL OF FOUR CANNOT AGREE. Received June 5, 10 a.m. Paris, June 4. The Council of Four was unable to agree repsectiug financial modifications in the German Treaty. President Wilson is pressing for generosity- to Germany and Olemenceau is resisting. NEW GERMAN SCHEME. SEEKING PROTECTION OF AMERICA.. Berlin, June 4. An attempt is made in Government circles to form a commercial alliance with the United States with the object of allowing the United States to take control of Germany on behalf of the Allies, but enjoying special trade privileges. The purpose obviously is to influence American action at Paris,