THE PEACE CONFERENCE.

Taranaki Daily News, 23 December 1918, Page 5

THE PEACE CONFERENCE.

PATRIOTIC SOCIETY'S PEACE TERMS* A COMPREHENSIVE LIST. Eeceivei Deo 23, 1 a.m, New York, Dec. 21. Great interest is aroused by the peace terms suggested by the National Committee of the Patriotic Societies of the United States, having a membership of 2,50<).000. The terms, which were promulgated through the efforts of Edward Harding, a member of the New York bar, were directly influenced by the Eons. Hughes and Massey's views on Pacific affairs. The terms are:—

!. The restitution of all indemnities, levies, and properties taken by the Central Powers.

2 Repatriation, and indemnities by the Central towers for damage by land and sea.

3. The Central Powers to pay tho cost of the war. Serbia, Belgium, and France to be paid first, snd the Allies to control the Central Powers' finances until the mouey h paid

4. Restoration of Alsace-Lorraine to France and Italian Irredenta to Italy.

5. Release of lands under Turkish rule and their .reorganisation under Allied protection.

7. Serbia, Montenegro, Albania, Boamania, and Greece to receive territories rightfully theirs. 8. Independence of Poland, Czechoslovakia, and Jugo-Siavia.'

9. Plebiscite to determine whether Schleswig Holatein shall be returned to Denmark and Luxemburg be joined to Belgium or France or remain independent. . ; 1 Restoration of order in Russia and freedom from Teutonic encroachment. 11. No return of German colonies. 12. Allied control of Kiel Canal and Heligoland. 13. Abrogation of Bucharest and BrestLitovslc treaties. 14. The surrender of the Central Powers' navies to the Allies.

lr> Punishment of the ex-Kaiser and others responsible for the war and the violation of The Hague Convention. 16. Formation of a league of nations and international arbitration. •

Th« Central Powers not to be admitted to the league until they have paid all obligations.

IS. Control of raw materials by the Allies or the league ot nations until the Central Powers are admitted to the league.

The committee in connection with the publication of the terms gives prominence to Messrs. Hughes and Massey's opinions on the Monroe Doctrine in the Pacific Aus. and N.Z. Cable Assoc.

THE MAIN QUESTION. ACCORDING TO PRESIDENT WILSON SAFEGUARDING AGALXST WARS. Received Dec. 22. 5.5 p.m. London, Dec. 20. President Wilson, in an exclusive interview with the Times, said the main question at the Peace Conference was that of safeguarding the future against wars. The frankest and fullest AngloAmerican co-operation was essential President Wilßon paid a tribute to the navyfe services.—United Service.

MEETING OF CONFERENCE DELAYED. DISSATISFACTION EXPRESSED. BUREAUCRATIC METHODS RIDICULED. Received Dec. 23, 12.25 am. London, Dec. 18. It is unlikely that the Peace Conference will meet before the middle of January, or even later Some dissatisfaction has been expressed at the delay, also at the bureaucratic methods of sending army officials and documents to Paris.

French newspapers ridicule the bureaucratic invasion, which is likely to produce inexpressible confusion.—Aus. NZ Cable Assoc.

AN IMPORTANT CONFERENCE. WlfcH INDIAN REPRESENTATIVES, Secetved Dec 23,1225 a.m. London, Dec. 18. An important conference between members of the War Cabinet and representatives of India was held to-day- It is understood that various matters* likely to arise at the Peace Conference were discussed.—Reuter. BERNSTORFF INTERVIEWED. SALVATION OP GERMANY AND THE WORLD. LD3S IN A' LEAGUE OF NATIONS. Received Dec. 23, 12.50 am. New York, Dec 21. The United Press' Berlin correspondent interviewed Count Bernstorff, who would not say a word regarding German propaganda in the United States. He said the German people were overwhelmingly aware that the salvation of Germany and the entire world lies In a league of nations on the principles laid down by President Wilson. "Men prominent in German Government circles, including myself, Herr Haase, Herr Ebert, and Prince Max of Baden, have formed a German League of Nations Society to further the formation of the league.—United Press,