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Sun (Christchurch), Volume VI, Issue 1808, 29 November 1919, Page 9

GRAVE POLITICAL CRISIS FEARED SCENE AT OPENING OF PARLIAMENT LIKELY TALK OF INSULT OR EVEN OF INJURY TO THE KING By Cable. —Press Association. — Copyright. '(Reuter.) (Rec. November 29, 9.20 a.m.) ROME, November 25. As a result of the Socialist victory in the elections a grave crisis is feared, involving not only Cabinet but the ruling House, The new Socialist elements are animated by revolutionary sentiments, and favour a Maximalist policy, inevitably leading to Bolshevism. This section will almost certainly command the party. They number 150 out of a total of 550 Deputies. & There is talk of disorder at the opening of Parliament, to prevent the King being heard, and even of insulting or attacking the King. It is contended in some quarters that such demonstrations will clear the air by rousing the voters from the apathy to which the Socialists owe their triumph. It is suggested on the other hand that the King will abdicate in favour of the Duke of Aosta, who is most popular owing to his brilliant leadership of the Third Army. The number of Socialists (150) given, in the cable message as having been elected is obviously an error. The number is intended, evidently, to refer to the extreme element in the Socialist Party, or else is the result of an error in transmission. NITTI EXPECTED TO RETAIN THE REINS. (A. k N.Z.) (Ree. November 29, 9.55 a.m.) LONDON, November 25. The Rome correspondent of the “Morning Post” states that, although rumours are prevalent suggesting that the King will abdicate owing to the threatening attitude of the Socialists, it is generally believed that the King will not stoop to such weakness. It is even suggested that the King will refrain from appearing at the opening of Parliament, because the Socialists, who, while an insignificant party, refrained from attending, now declare that they will take the opportunity of hissing his Majesty and preventing the Speech from the Throne, hinting at an injury to the King, either going or returning to Parliament. While a political crisis is possible, following on the increased representation of the Socialists, due to the apathy in the middleclasses to the elections, it is expected that Signor Nitti, with considerable Catholic support, 'will be able, despite a small majority, to retain the reins. AMERICA MAY SEND ULTIMATUM TO MEXICO. CARRANZA FLEES BEFORE A NEW REVOLUTION. (A. & N.Z.) (Rec. November 29, 10.10 a.m.) WASHINGTON, November 28. If no satisfaction is received regarding the Jenkins case, the Government will probably present an ultimatum to Mexico. It is reported that a new revolt has broken out in Mexico, and that Carranza has fled from the capital. « JUGOSLAVS THREATEN WAR ON ITALY. DEMAND THAT GABRIELE D’ANNUNZIO WITHDRAW. (A. & N.Z.) (Ree. November 29, 9.40 a.m.) PARIS, November 25. The Jugoslavs have warned the Peace Conference and also the British and American Governments that, unless Gabriele d’Annunzio withdraws, a Balkan-Italian war may begin immediately. GERMANY .WILL START THE WAR AGAIN. MARSHAL FOCH SCEPTICAL REGARDING THE LEAGUE. (A. & N.Z.) (Ree. November 29, 9.40 a.m.) NEW YORK, November 25. The Paris correspondent of the “New York World” interviewed Marshal Foch, who said:— I think it is superfluous to talk about the League of Nations and the protection it assures to France. It is only a scheme at present. We have not put it into practice. How can a League which does not exist protect France? The League is a great expectation—it is not a fact. Besides, the League would be able to maintain peace only if we exacted stern and complete fulfilment of the terms. % The idea of revenge is in the minds of all Germans. We cannot remain unarmed with such a Germany facing us. Germany was neither crushed nor dismembered, and will start the war again when she is ready. GERMAN DELEGATION DEPARTS FROM PARIS. THE SUPREME COUNCIL ASKS REASONS FOR ACTION. (A. k N.Z.) (Rec. November 29, 8.45 a.m.) PARIS, November 25. The departure of the German Commission with its full staff created surprise. The Supreme Council, in a Note to' Germany, asks why the Commission had returned without signing the protocol promising to carry out the unfulfilled terms of the Armistice, and inquiring when Germany intends to sign. “L’homme Libre” attributes the delegation’s departure to the United States’ postponement of ratification. A Berlin wireless message states that it is officially announced that the Commission’s return was necessary in order to receive fresh instructions with reference to the Scapa sinkings. The suggestion that the journey is connected with the American attitude is unfounded. Germany is desirous of hastening, not delaying, peace. The protocol binds Germany to the carrying-out of unfulfilled conditions of the Armistice, and also provides that Germany is to pay an indemnity for the scuttling of the German Fleet at Scapa Flow. GERMANY WILL REFUSE ENTENTE DEMANDS. (A. & N.Z.) (Rec. November 29, 10.10 a.m.) BERLIN, November 28. Germany intends to refuse the demands of the Entente of docks and dredgers as an offset against the Scapa sinkings. She proposes that the question should be referred to The Hague tribunal. GERMAN SHIPS TO BE DEMOLISHED. DECISION REGARDING VESSELS IN ALLIED HANDS. (A. & N.Z.) (Rec. November 29, 10.10 a.m.) PARIS, November 28. The Supreme Council has decided on the demolition of the remaining ships in the German Fleet in Allied custody.

BOLSHEVIK DELEGATE REACHES COPENHAGEN PRESS DEMANDS PROHIBITION AGAINST LANDING. (A. & N.Z.) (Eec. November 29, 9.40 a.m.) COPENHAGEN, November 25. Litvinoff lias arrived, but remains aboard his steamer, with which all communication is prohibited. Conservative circles are opposed to Litvinoff entering Denmark. The Government Press maintains that Litvinoff was only allowed to come in conformity with the promise given to the British Government. The newspapers demand that Litvinoff be forbidden to negotiate, except with the British delegate. INVESTIGATING THE ALLIANCE DISASTER. ALLEGATION OP INADEQUATE TESTS DISPROVED. (A. & N.Z.) (Eec. November 29, 9.20 a.m.) LONDON, November 25. The Air Ministry’s inquiry into the Surbiton crash is proceeding slowly. The committee examined Miss Woolley and investigated her allegation that the machine was inadequately tested. Independent evidence was produced that satisfied the committee that the machine had made several flights on the previous day with full equipment, having an aggregate flying time of two hours, which was sufficient. The inquiry is now directed towards establishing the full weight carried. The machine was equipped with a specially large petrol tank, but the evidence shows that it was not full on the day of the disaster. RIOT FOLLOWS LOCK-OUT IN IRELAND. LABOURERS AND POLICE FIGHT PITCHED BATTLE. (A. & N.Z.) (Eec. November 29, 9.40 a.m.) LONDON, November 25. Following on a lock-out, «e, pitched battle occurred between the police and farm near Waterford. - Five of the police and several labourers were wounded. The labourers ignited haystacks and other produce, doing several thousand pounds’ worth of damage.

AVIATION. PROGRESS OF ROSS SMITH. By Cable.—Preee istociation. — Copyright. (A. & N.Z.) ALLAHABAD, November 27. Captain Ross Smith, in the Vick-ers-vimy machine, arrived here at 5.5 p.m. from Delhi, which he left at 9.30 this morning. He was forced to descend for an hour en route, owing to engine trouble. He is to leave in the morning for Calcutta, and is very optimistic as to the future. He is accompanied by his brother, Lieut. Keith Smith, and two Australian sergeants, & M. Bennett and W. M. Shires. All are well and keen on the flight. NEARING CALCUTTA. Reuter's Telegrams. (Rec. Nov. 29, 11.35) ALLAHABAD, Nov. 28. Captain Ross Smith departed for Calcutta at 8.30 o’clock this morning. POULET LEAVES CALCUTTA. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Kec. Noy. 29, 11.35) CALCUTTA, Nov. 28. Poulet left this morning for Akyob.