PARIS CONFERENCE RESOLUTION.

Taranaki Daily News, 19 October 1916, Page 5

PARIS CONFERENCE RESOLUTION.

DOJILXIOXS TO BE CONSULTED,

Received Oct. 18, 5.5 p.m. London, Oct. 17. In the House of Commons, in reply to a question, Mr. Asquith said it was difficult to get representatives of the Dominions over here to confer' on methods for putting the decisions of the Paris Economic Conference into practical operation at an early date, but no decision would be reached without consulting the Dominions,

ON THE SEA

INTERNATIONAL LAW BRITISH CRUISERS OFF AMERICANCOAST. I'IELDIftG TO A PROTEST. Received Oct, IS, 10.35 p.m. London, Oct. 10. In the House of Lords, Lord Berestord asked whether the United States had raised objections to British cruirers patrolling the American coast, and whether the cruisers had been removed in consequence of such objections, and what steps the British Government was taking to prevent submarines sinking traders. °

Viscount Grey, in the first place, read a memorandum on the subject of tile American protest against British warships patrolling the const, showing that America did not object to the practice on the ground of illegality, but a« a practice likely »* cause unfriendliness, and one that was irritating. Viscount Grey said that although Britain \;as contentcl, yet according to international law our ships were entitled to operate freely anywhere outside territorial waters. Instructions had been sent to the warships to meet the views of the United States as far as posible. Tiie Government had impressed upon the British commanders to commit no act liable to cause unnecessary irritation. Viscount Grey was asked whethci it was true that the commanders of American destroyers had acceded to the request of the U53 to clear out of the way so. that the submarine should have room to blow up a merchant ship. Viscount Grey replied that there was no official information on that point, and he assumed that the United States Goveminent was inquiring into the matter. The issues involved were most important, and until the full facts were known he could not state whether It was necessary to make official representations to the United States.

THE GERMAN FLEET* , more FrnrcG. Rome, Oct. 17. It is reported from German cources that the Gorman fleet is actively preparing for another Xorth Sea dash," using' the new and most powerful units and numerous submarines. The Swedish steamer Horma, coal laden for the Baltic, became entangled in the nets. ' Excited articles in the German press are declaring that Norway is acting in the Entente's interest by prohibiting submarines from entering her territorial I WatfH'3.

IN THE EAST. ©BSTIXATE FIGHTI-VC London, Oct. 17. A Russian communique states: There is obstinate fighting at Korytnitza and Belschovce. The enemy is fiercely bombarding and counter-attacking. We repulsed all attacks in the Dorna Watra region.

On the Caucasian front we bombarded Port Bolu. USUAL GERMAN CLAIMS London, Oat. 17. !A German communique says: We repulsed a strong Russian force west of Lutsk, on the Narajowka. The enemy vainly stormed our position ten times, making heavy sacrifices. Thrice repeated attacks on Pustomyty, in the Zubnow sector, failed. We captured the foremost trenches on a two kilometre front, with 1900 prisoners. We ca.ptured the heights south of Dorna Watra. The Roumanians are offering resistance in the pass roads. We repulsed attacks south of Moanstir, on the Cerna, at Nidze and Planina.

AUSTKAXIA. WOUNDED NEW ZEALANDERS. Melbourne, Oct. IS. One hundred and fifty wounded New Zealanders have arrived. They were heartily welcomed. \ ENEMY SUBJECTS Perth, Oct. IS. It Is officially announced that civil servants who have at any time been subjects of an alien country have been retired.

PRESS CONFERENCE. Sydney, Oct. 18. Mr. Holman, opening the' annual conference of the Australasian Provincial Press Association, urged newspapers to do all possible tc guide public opinion aright on the great question of duty, in the interests of Australia and the Empire. 'Resolutions were carried in favor of the referendum, against compelling writers to sign articles, and favoring allowing Canadian manufactured paper to enter the State on the same basis as British paper.