PANIC IN BUDAPEST

Sun (Christchurch), Volume VI, Issue 1628, 3 May 1919, Page 9

PANIC IN BUDAPEST

WHOLESALE ARRESTS OCCURRING

THIRTY DEPUTIES AMONG THE VICTIMS

WORKMEN'S COUNCIL CONFISCATES BOURGEOISIE PROPERTY '■'' ' Cable—Press Association.—Copyright. (A. & N.Z.) (Rec. May 3, 9.20 a.m.) BUDAPEST, April 30. Wholesale arrests are intensifying- the panic. They "a include 30 deputies of Count Kaxolyi's party, 30 aristocrats, 30 bank directors, 31 presidents of commercial boards, and 300 officers of the army, all of whom are decorated. '■'*'■' The president of the Workmen's Council announces the : confiscation of all linen belonging to the bourgeoisie,

FEARS OF INVASION BY RUMANIAN TROOPS.

%A. & N.Z.) (Rec. May 3,9.20 a.m.) VIENNA, May 2. It is reported that the Rumanian King is about to enter Budapest at the head of his troops.

GERMAN STRUGGLE AGAINST EXTREMISTS.

BAVARIANS REPORTED TO HAVE CAPTURED MUNICH, [{A. & N.Z.) (Bee, May 3, 9.20 a.m.) LONDON, April 2. \ i." It is reported that the Bavarians have captured Munich.

.TERMS OF THE PRELIMINARY PEACE TREATY

REGARDED BY FRENCH NEWSPAPER AS A COMPROMISE (A. & N.Z.) (Ree. May 3,. 9.20 a.m.) •.' PARIS, May 2. • The" Eel)o de Paris 1 ' states"thatthe preliminary Treaty is »* regarded as a compromise. , \ . * The preamble shows why the Allies and their associated Powers entered the war, and mentions the necessity for 'the . League of Nations. The second chapter relates to the German frontiers, "the third to otlver frontier changes, the fourth to.military, naval, and 'aerial questions, and the fifth to, the German colonies. The other chapters deal with reparation, economic, and financial matters, and Labour legislation. The document finally '.""'stipulates guarantees for the carrying out of the Treaty.

» POSSIBLE EFFECT OF CONCESSIONS TO POLAND. XA. & N.Z.) (Bee., May 3, 1125a.r0.) V LONDON, April 30. The Berlin correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph" learns ,; on excellent authority that the Danzig-Vistula corridor, will he under Polish administration. ~- • ; The Government's overthrow seems inevitable if Germany accepts: •'.-". ■■.■■■'.',.■ ' V" ; "

BELGIUM IN NEED OF PROMPT REPARATION,

SENATE ISSUES APPEAL TO ALLIED PARLIAMENTS.

(A<'"&;;n^4-•'•,'" •'(««;■ mfyXM° '&•'«■)■ ''■■ •■' lonbon, April so. • • Brussels messages emphasise the urgency of the restoration of Belgium's industries. Outside assistance is stated to be imperative. '' <t

The Premier, who has returned from Paris, stated that Belgium's reparation would appear in the Peace Treaty, but they could.not expect immediate payment. V'.--.••■ ,■ The Senate, decided to appeal to Great Britain and.Mhe Allied Parliaments to redeem the promises of p'rpmpt and complete reparation. ■ ' : ..;'\.- H .

GERMANS DISCUSS THE PEACE TERMS.

CONFERENCE BEFORE DEPARTURE OF DELEGATION.

(A. & N.Z.) (Bcc. May 3, ,9.5 a.m.) LONDON, April SO. The Geneva correspondent of 'the/.'Daily''Chronicle 7 learns reliably that a confidential conference was held in Berlin on Saturday between the Government and the most influential leaders of the Assembly, when they discussed the situation prior to the Peace Delegation's departure. ~ Herr Rantzau said that he was confident that they would secure vital concessions regarding the Saar. They should refuse to sign terms involving its veiled annexation. He stated that the Armistice negotiations with the Russians were progressing favourably. A truce was desirable, freeing the • Germans to deal with the Poles. Herr Rantzau opposed an alliance with Lenin, which 'would . compromise Germany's.future.- He preferred to establish good * relations with the anti-Bolsheviks by offering more effective - support thaivthe Entente. t

RESTORING DEVASTATED. FRENCH AREA&

CERMAN PRISONERS TO BE EXCHANGED FOR WORKMEN. (A. & N.Z.) (Rec. May 3, 9.5 a.m.) PARIS, April 30. ." Biglit hundred thousand German prisoners in Prance will •be exchanged for an equivalent number of skilled workmen, who will assist in the restoration oiSth e invaded areas.

PROTECTING FRANCE AGAINST, ATTACKS.

AGREEMENT TO BE ARRANGED WITH UNITED STATES.

;(A. & N.Z.) (Bee. May 3, 11.25 a.m.) NEW YORK, May 2. The Paris correspondent of the "New York Sun" states that the Foreign Office declares that M., Clemeneeau and the United States will arrange an agreement between the United States and Prance, whereby the United States will furnish troops to protect • France in the event of a German attack, ;