GERMANY AND THE ALLIES.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 20000, 16 July 1920, Page 7

GERMANY AND THE ALLIES.

FRENCH ARMY UNDER ARMS READY TO OCCUPY RUHR. Gy Tel*RK*pl)._;f> re „ A* ( of.i*tlon—Oor.trikt Australian «nd N.Z. Cable Association. ' (Received July 16, 9 a ..in.) Am •i ■ , fAIUS, July M. Urncinl circles tako a serious view of Liio opa difficulties. Tho French army ol occupation has been ordered to stand to arms. Ail umvo has been .stopped,’ nnd rcinlorcomonts have gone to the Kbmo. Tho "Daily Express” correspondent sajs that arrangements are complete tor Ireneh occupation of tho Ruhr \ alley, even if .Britain disapproves, rioncn miners will work the mines. hpa messages emphasise that hitherto there has been no open rupture. The tact that Mr Lloyd George received Herr von Simons is regarded as a hopeful sign, but there has been no further communication from the Germans during tho day. The suspense is acute. The Allies held a prolonged conference during the afternoon. Marshal Foch and Field-Marshal Sir H. Wilson attended, nnd it was adjourned till tomorrow, when the decision will bo convoyed to the Germans. There is reported to be considerable difficulty among tho Allies regarding their plans if Germany is obdurate. THE COAL QUESTION. Australian and X.2. Cable Association. (Received July 16. 8.50 a.in.) BERLIN', July 15. Newspapers state, that tho coal minors aro not likely to increase the production for tho benefit of French capitalists. Germany was pledged to carry out the Treaty, hut only to the extent of her economic capacity. ALLIES WILL PRESENT ULTIMATUM. SUSPENSE ACUTE. ✓ —~ GERMANY MAKES FRESH OFFER. Australian and N.Z. Cable Acsodalion. (Received July 16, 9.30-a.m.) LUMtUN, Juiy 15. Reports from !?pa suue mat, the Allies to-morrow wi.i ueuvcr their uiumauun. to-cuy ssuspense is acme, Mr Lloyd George comm reel with rierr von billions anu ni. rauerewsKi. :no evening communique was issued. GorreSponueiits oeuovc that the Allies wilt come to a united decision to unto firm action. The correspondent of the “ Gaily Chronicle " says taut a solution c» ,je crisis by agreement is now impossiuio. The Allies are considering the precise form of action about to be taken, imtisli diplomats view the situation with the gravest anxiety. They point out that tho coal problem aficcts Britain, but coal constitutes only one item in tho reparation demands. If t hoc Gorman coal attitude be repeated on other ’questions, what possible hope is there of a solution? Tho correspondent of tho " Daily Telegraph” understands that Mr Lloyd George .told Herr von Simons that it he believes there is any luck of solidarity or want of determination among tho Allies for energetic and speedy action, he had bettor get rid of Ids illusion. The Supremo Council sat for over two hours in the evening, and agreed on a strong ultimatum, demanding 2,000,000 tons of coal monthly. Tho delegates dispersed with a solemn air. Ihc question of Italian co-oporatiou has been discussed, also the possibility of an American contingent participating in the new occupation. rn Jt c lS L U, c^^ kood that the Belgian Chief ot Staff unfolded a scheme tor the gradual occupation of German towns and villages in accordance with the manner in. which German obduracy persists or subsides. iB . , ru ™, OUT f < * th at Herr ron vSimons made Mr Lloyd George a fresh offer. Iho correspondent of tho “ Daily News ” learns that Italian do'ogatcs are opposed to drastic action. Formal pourparlers continued to■Jitglit. A messenger from Air Llovd ; George remained in conference with the German delegates till a late hour. Herr von Simons, interviewed, said .ho does not regard tho threat to oo cupy Ruhr as sonous, for if the French went there they would get nothing b£ cause there would be a general strike. AIW "" "■* «•«•* •*« The story is told that Marsha] Foch on Jus arrival at Spa. was asked why lie returned. He replied •“T nnu stand that the Allies and the GernJns at e not speaking tho same language 1 came to act as interpreter.” J BELIEVED GERMANY WILL SIGN. STINNES’ STATEMENT, Amtralfan and N.Z. CAI. Aswcif.loa (Received July 16, 9.50 a . m .) SPA. July 15. There is a widespread belief that the Germans wi I accept tho situation t is believed that Heir Hugo Stimies a, vises tho acceptance of the terms on tho ground that the occupation m Ruhr would be fatal Herr Stinnes says that L Gift S theVw d lhe RciSi? sign. t,wt lll °y Will roCERMAHS BACK DOWN. ALLIES” TERMS ACCEPTED. Sealer’s Telegrams, (Received July 16, 12.25 p.m.) T , - SPA, July L 5. \lSs> ,S r r nS IK ! Ve , HCCe Ptfd Um Allies (oal terms. An ultimatum will ho unnecessary.