THE PEACE TREATY.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 16611, 8 December 1919, Page 3

THE PEACE TREATY.

NEW CONFERENCE. OF POWERS THAT SIGN TREATY. t - - By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyrigut. (Received Dec. 8, 8.53 a.m.) WASHINGTON, Dec. 4. It is reported that an International Conference, composed of representatives of the Powers who have ratified the Treaty, will replace the Peace Conference. It is believed that Britain is opposed to the suggestion of the United States that an Ambassador Commission bo formed.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. GERMANY STILL WRIGGLING. ALLIES’ PATIENCE EXHAUSTED. PARIS, Dec. 3. Herr von Lersner, interviewed, said that he was authorised to sign the protocol of ratification if the last sentence were eliminated. This reserves the right for foreign armed forces to enter Germany after peace is settled if an infringement of the terms occurs. He admitted that the wording of the protocol showed it was only intended to apply to important matters, but he contended that when put to the test it might be applied to insignificant points. He said Germany’s suggestion to invite the Hague Convention’s decision regarding the Scapa Flow sinkings was based on the argument that Germany was. not responsible, and therefore desired an impartial judgment. Germany was prepared to sign the protocol immediately the Allies agreed to that proposal. He contended that the Baltic question was already settled by file complete evacuation of German troops from Lithuania.—Reuter Service. The decision of the American delegation to remain in Paris is emphasised by a visit of Marshal Foch to the Chief of the German delegation, with whom he had the firmest interview.— Reuter Service. PARIS, Deo. 6. The Allies 1 have notified Germany that she must sign the protocol, otherwise military measures will be taken immediately. JUGOSLAVIA SIGNS TREATY. PARIS, Dec. 5. Jugo-Slavia has signed the Bulgarian treaty and the financial clauses of the Austrian treaty.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.