LAST WARNING TO GERMANY.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLV, Issue 11961, 12 December 1919, Page 5

LAST WARNING TO GERMANY.

A SHARP NOTE,

United Press Association—By Elec trie Telegraph—Copyright.

Paris, Dec 6

The Supreme Council’s Note to Germany says the signature of the protocol and the deposit of ratifications will determine the operation of the Treaty aud the consqeuent state of peace which will he guaranteed by the general Treaty stipulations, as well as the ordi nary methods recognised by international law until the Treaty operates. The Supreme Council reminds Germany for the last time that denunciation of the armistice will be sufficient to give the allied armies full latitude with a view to military measures that may be necessary. In this spirit we expect signature of»the Treaty without delay, aud the deposit of ratifications.

Referring to the sinkings at Scapa the Note sharply repudiates the German declaration that the destruction in nowise constituted a violation of Germany’s obligations, and that he blame for destruction lay with the I Allies themselves. The Council declares that it.considers this nothing but an inexplicable attempt to wilfully delay the enforcement _of the Treay and thojdefinite restoration of peace. In view of the circumstances the Allies consider that the Germans cannot repudiate responsibility or seek in arbitration a solution for acts of war the settlement of which belongs to the Allies. THE ALLIES’ ULTIMATUM. London, Dec 8. The Daily Chronicle’s Berlin correspondent states that Germany is gravely disturbed at the latest news from Paris. A majority of the Government are much concerned at the Scapa revelations. The Government had never heard of the Admiralty’s letter to Von Reuter till it was published. Responsible politicians regret that so many men of the old regime continue in power under the Republics ~ The Deutsche Tages Zeitung heads a wild outburst declaring “The English Government goes on lying.” HIGH POLITICAL TENSION. Loudon, “Dec 8. The Allies’ demands have produced high political tension. , Newspapers are filled with gloomy reports and forebodings. A mysterious tire partially destroyed the British Embassy, which is temporarily occupied by the Miinstwr, The incident is unpleasantly associated with the prevailing anti-British feeling. SEVERE INTERNATIONAL CRISIS. London,' Dec 8, Mr Ward Price, as the result ot inquiries in Germany, writes that he believes that the international crisis is severe. "Noske, Germany’s strong man and most influential politician, advocated defiance. He said “You can occupy the country and do yonr worst. The limit has .been passed. Britain’s deceit and trickery have become unbearable. If you had n.ot the Scapa sinkings as an excuse, you would invent another. You demand our last dredges and cranes in order to prevent the rebuilding of the mercantile fleet. ”

THE ALLIES’ FORBEARANCE. Paris, Dec 7. Newspapers agree that the new Note to Germany purposely does not adopt the ordinary .ultimatum form with a time limit in order not to leave room for controversy if Germany does not comply. THE ALLIES’ POWER. Paris, Dec 8. The Petit Journal says that military penalties are prepared whicn will give the Allies complete liberty of action, and ultimately compel Germany to accept a harder peace if the terms are resisted. SIZE OP THE GERMAN ARMY. London, .Dec 10. Mr Churchill, in the House of Commons, said that he had no information that Germany was reorganising her army for offensive purposes. All evidence indicated that Germany was reducing in accordance with the Treaty. Her regular army was now 300,000, and the only" other formations of lighting value were 70,000 armed constabulary The Peace Conference was considering its attitude regarding these. CLIMBED DOWN. Received Dec 13, 9 a.m. Paris. Dec 11 The German reply to the Allies conceded tbe Scapa Flow issue.