EX-CROWN PRINCE

Southland Times, Issue 18730, 2 February 1920, Page 5

EX-CROWN PRINCE

FMSRDSHIP FOR BRITAIN ■ -.f'.-jS’, '“‘jV*.’. mnws io go to Germany i l .,' ';' t ’■’!;* ; ;(ByTelegraph— Press Assn. —Copyright) : (Australian and N.Z. Cable. Association). LONDON, January 31. Received February 1, 5.5 p.m. The Daily Express correspondent at The Hague interviewed the ex-Crown Prince at Wieriogem The Prince expressed the hope to- return to Germany in the summer and said: “I always worked to bring Germany and England together. I have been misjudged and misrepresented, but it' was' my desire to see a clear understanding between the two countries. They must come together in friendship. ' The whole world requires this.” He stated that the ex-Kaiser was in excellent health, but the ex-Kaiserin lately had been ailing. The family, however, apparently were not worrying over the demand by the Allies for the ex-Kaiser’s extradition. The Prince is reading many English books, including all the war memoirs, and has become an ardent boxer, taking regular lessons. He is also a keen motor cyclist. He evinced a lively curiosity regarding the state of Ireland and developments on the Indian frontier. THE EX-KAOSER. REVENUES CUT DOWN. (The Tiroes.) BERLIN, January 28. The Government announces the stoppage of the ex-Kaiser’s annual crown grant of ten million marks and million thalers in gold from his entailed estates, the dividing of his numerous castles, the State taking most of them—Beilin, Potsdam, including Sans Souci and numerous hunting castles. GERMAN SOCIALIST LEADER’S VIEW. KAISER’S GUILT PROVED. NEW YORK, January 30. The New York Timer’s Berlin correspondent interviewed Edward Bernstein, the veteran leader oj the German Social Democrats, on the occasion of his seventieth birthday. He said Germany could only* exist as a nation if she maintained an absolutely pacifist policy and abstained from i'll international intrigues. It would be a great step forward if Germany was admitted to the League of Nations as soon as possible. Then tho-t would be no question of the extradition of the ex-Kaiser. "I am quite sure,” he said, “that Socialist Germany would no* object, to his being tried before an international Court under the Leagu* of Nations. Personally I would try the Kaes»red the German war-guilty to-morrow before a neutral court of jurists. The judgment passed by an Entente Court would not be received in good faith by our people, who do not yes believe in Germany’s guilt in the matter pi the war. I know that the rrKaiaor’s guih has been proved beyond question.” SENATE AND THE TREATY, THE FINAL BREACH. WASHINGTON, January 30. The final breach of the negotiations regarding the peace treaty resulted from Senator Lodge’s refusal to accept the modification of Article 10 proposed at Mr Taft’s instance. It is now Understood that the Treaty will be referred to the Senate as a whole, but the possibility of early action is indefinite. . . TREATY TO BE REOPENED. NEW YORK, January 30. Received February 1, 5.5 pan. Senator Walsh, has notified the Senate that he intends to re-open the debate on the Peace Treaty on February 10. A PLEA FOR PATIENCE. LORD GREY ON AMERICA’S STAND. LONDON, January 30. Received February 1, 5*5 p.m. Viscount Grey in a letter says that nothing is more desirable in international politics than a good understanding between the democrats of the United States, Britain and her dominions. Nothing would be more disastrous than misunderstanding and estrangement. It was a mistake to suppose that the American people wished to withdraw their influence from world affairs. The spirit prevailing when America wholeheartedly entered the war still existed. It would be wrong to suppose that because America wished to limit her obligations wider the League of Nations that she intended to play a small part in the League. The American reservations should not be judged impatiently, because America would be an important factor in the League if she entered as a willing partner. Viscount Grey says that one reservation presents a difficulty. America challenged the self-govern-ing dominions’ right to six votes. Although she herself possessed several millions more English-speaking citizens than the whole of the British Empire, it was unlikely that the dominions’ votes would ever be opposed to America’s. “We are determined to maintain the status of the self-governing dominions,” he added, “but we are not aiming to secure a greater British than American vote and we have no objection in principle to an increase of the American vote. The Daily News declares that Viscount Grey will probably be the first president of the League of Nations. THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS. GERMANY TO APPLY FOR ADMISSION. PARIS, January 30. Received February 1, 6.5 p.m. It is understood that Germany hah dfr to apply formally for admission to the League of Nations at the meeting in London. NEXT MEETING OF COUNCIL. WASHINGTON, January 31. Received February 2, 1.30 a.m. The State Department has been informed that the Council of the League of Nations will meet again on February 10 in London to take up several important 'questions, including the appointment of the commission to which representatives of Governments holding mandates over conquered territory will report end the organisation of an international health bureau ps provided in the Treaty. JUGO-SLAV REPLY. MORE TIME WANTED. PARIS, January 29. The Jugo-Slav reply firstly protests against the insufficient time allowed for a definite answer; secondly that the proposals are inconsistent with seK-detemination and suggests arbitration or a plebiscite; thirdly that the proposals considered as a whole are unacceptable. The reply also requests further time for fuller examination. , QUIEN’S SENTENCE COMMUTED. LONDON, January 31. Received Quien’s deathsentence was commuted to 20* years’ penal-.servitude. (Quiea was cnnvictadfnf deating with the enemy but was absolved from complicity in

' TH F?Wi!I u ! ,e -Quewtiob. JAPANESE PROPOSALS COMPLETED. , - TOKIO, January 28'. : The Foreign Minister, announce, the completion of. the Peace Treaty.* It will trana fer to Japan; Germany’s Shantung rtghta and: interested f, Japan is anxious to speedily cany put' the restitution of Kiao-Cbau and act in., strict, conformity with her repeated declarations.* He alleges .that Japan intends Wwithdraw at the earliest moment the Jaoaneee troops stationed along the Shantur.g railway, even before an agreement is concluded with China' regarding Kiao-Chau and Other questions, provided the Chinese police are reorganised with a view to taking over the protection of the railway. THE SYRIAN UNREST. BEDOUINS' GUERILLA WAR AGAINST FRENCH. CAIRO, January 30. , Received February 1, 5.5 p.m. The reign of terror continues in Syria. The Bedouins are unceasingly sniping and ambushing French convoys. Brigandage is increasing especially in Lebanon. _ French reinforcements have arrived at Beirut. BOLSHEVIKS AND POLAND. INVITATION TO NEGOTIATE. LONDON, January 29. A Bolshevik .wireless announces that the Soviet Government has addressed a Note to Poland asking the latter to decide whether she desires war. The Note asserts that the extreme Entente .elements (namely, - Air 1 Churchill’s and M. Clemenceau’s partisans) are endeavouring to incite Poland to unjust, senseless and criminal war against _ the Soviet, which.stands for the right of national self-determination and recognised the independence of the Polish Republic from the first day of its existence. The Council of the People’s Commissaries has decided that there is no economic territorial or other question which cannot be peacefully negotiated, and hopes to see a friendly settlement of all questions in dispute between Poland and Russia. THE SIBERIAN SITUATION. JAPANESE POLICY UNCERTAIN. TOKIO, January 29 The Minister of War, Lieut -General Tanaka, replying to an interpellation in Parliament, said he was unable to state with certainty that the Japanese expeditionary forces would be withdrawn from Siberia after the withdrawal of the Czecho-Siovaks. Lieut.- General Tanaka and Mr Katoa, Minister of the Navy, insisted that Japan’s military programme should remain un changed after peace because it was intended for self-defence —not aggression. Baron Uchida states that the Allies did not intend to recognise the Bolsheviks. ARREST OF YUDENITCH. STOCKHOLM, January 28. At the instance of the procurator of the North-West Russian Army the Esthoniaa authorities arrested General Yudenitch on the eve of his departure abroad. It is alleged that Yudenitch was taking with him the North-West Army treasury. STOCKHOLM, January 31. Received February 1, 11.30 p.m. The Esthonian Government declares that Yudenitch was arrested illegally by his own countrymen, who will be punished. The authorities are now protecting Yudenitch. KOLTCHAK’S SURRENDER. FRENCH DEMAND FOR EXPLANATIONS. PARIS, January 30. M. MiHerand has telegraphed to General Jan in, commanding the Allies in Siberia, asking for an explanation of his alleged order authorising the surrender of Koltchak to the Bolsheviks and ordering Janin to take immediate steps to secure Koltchak’s release. KOLTCHAK’S DEATH ANNOUNCED. WASHINGTON, January 31. Received February 1, 5.5 p.m. Soviet reports received in Washington state that Koltchak has been murdered. LONDON, January 30. Received February 1, 11-35 pun. Russian newspapers state that Koltchak was hoisted on his own soldier’s bayonets, but it is jrot known whether the statement is literal or metaphorical. WASHINGTON, January 31. Received February 2, 12.10 a.m. A Siberian official message says that Admiral Koltchak is imprisoned at Irkutsk. .. ORDER RESTORED IN ODESSA. LONDON, January 31. Received February 1, 5.5 p.m. Vienna reports state that the Ukrainians under General Pawlenko have occupied Odessa which is being administered by a committee of Ukrainian, Russian and Jewish citizens. Order has been restored and the food situation is improved. LIVONIA NEGOTIATING WITH RUSSIA. COPENHAGEN, January 29. Received February 1, 5.5 p.m. It is reported that Livonia secretly opened peace negotiations with Russia. Peace is expected to be signed in a few days. THE BOLSHEVIK MENACE. SITUATION IN MIDDLE ASIA. SPECIAL COLONIAL CORPS PROPOSED. ALLAHABAD, January 31. Received February 1, 11.50 p.m. An exchange of views between the Home and Indian Governments has taken place regarding the Bolshevik menace in Middle Asia. It is believed that it will .be the intention of the Imperial Government to hold in the Black Sea a strong fleet and to send such reinforcements from India to Persia and elsewhere as to enable us to reinforce the Tartar and Georgian republics and to prevent our flanks being turned from Tashkend or Merv. The suggestion is also made that some special corps of Australians and Colonials generally should be organised, in which those who fought in . the war should have the option of enlisting. GREEK CABINET ON TRIAL ATHENS, January 31. Received February 1, 11.30 p;m. The trial of the Skouloudis Cabinet has opened. COLONIAL MEAT FOR AUSTRIA. LONDON, January 31. Received February 1, 5.5 p.m. It is understood that the Government is likely to send a present of colonial meat to help the Austrian food situation. Possibly Australia and New Zealand will be asked to make a contribution. . NEW NAME FOR GERMAN EAST AFRICA. LONDON, January 31. Received February 1, 5.6 p.m. ' . 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