“RETIRE FROM THE RUHR.”

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 18084, 23 June 1924, Page 9

“RETIRE FROM THE RUHR.”

Germany’s Request to Allies.

CARRYING OUT EXPERTS’ REPORTS. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. (Received 5.5 p.m., June 22.) PARIS, June 21. “Le Journal’s” Berlin correspondent states: The German Government despatched to Britain, a Note with a view of securing a formal undertaking that the Ruhr towns of Dusseldorf, Duisburg, and Ruhrort will be evacuated as soon as the Reichstag accepts the legislative measures to give effect to the Experts’ report. The question will be discussed by Mi Macdonald and M. Herriot at Chequers. CONFIDENCE IN FRENCH GOVERNMENT.

DIFFICULT DAYS AHEAD.

By Cable —Press Association—Copyright. PARIS, June lt>. Prior to M. Hernot’s departure foi Loudon, th.e Chamber passed a vote of conhdence in the Government by 313 to 234. The Socialist attitude to the Her riot Government was denned in a statement by M. Paul Paure in the Chamber, namely, the Socialists will retain their independence, but will support the Government so long as the iattei remains true to its own principles. M. Herriot foreshadowed stringent financial retrenchment, and the vigorous collection of income tax. Ho declared that at present there was no question of a capital levy. The Poincarist, M. des Elves, was elected President of the Senate by 151 to 134 votes against the Herriot candiidate, M. Beinven Martin. Uproar in the Chamber was responsible for the sitting being twice suspended, firstly owing to a battle of expletives between the Rights and the Lefts, and secondly owing to a fist fight between Communists and Socialists.

At midnight the Socialists assaulted a Communist Deputy, who declared that the Socialists Wore traitors to the working classes, because they supported the Government. The Communists rushed to support their colleague, and a melee ensued. A Communist, standing on a bench, directed operations, whirling a belt round his head.

The Radicals stood aghast, and the Right and Centre cheered ironically.

FRENCH PRIME MINISTER IN LONDON. HIGH HOPES FOR SETTLEMENT

By Cable —Press Association —Copyright.

(Received 11.5 p.m., June 22.) PARIS, June 21

M. Herriot (Prime Minister ol France) accompanied by the Permanent Secretary of Foreign Affairs, has arrived in London for the conference with Mr Macdonald, at Chequers. There are high hopes that it may prove the first step towards a settleihent of Europe’s outstanding problems. M. Herriot, in an interview, expressed the greatest faith in the Entente. Ho declared that close Franco-British relations were essential both now and in the future for the peace of the world.