PEACE CONFERENCE.

Wanganui Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 15783, 3 April 1919, Page 3

PEACE CONFERENCE.

threat by PRESIDENT WILSON, ANNOYED AT OPPOSITION. Australians and N.Z. Cable Association PARIS, April 1. According to American Congressmen in Paris closely in touch with President Wilson, the latter threatened to withdraw from the Council and appeal to public opinion if certain obstructive elements do not disappear. It is understood this refers to the. supporters of the French claims. American, correspondents, however, believe that considerable progress has been made. M. Clemenceau is greatly reducing his claims, and the idea of an independent German Republic on the left bank of the Rhine has been dropped. M. Clemenceau, backed by Marshal Pbch, is now urging that the League of Nations must occupy the Rhine districts until reparation to be paid to Prance has been assured in the form of Saair Talley coal. THE SAAR TALLEY, LONDON, April 1. The Daily Express Paris correspondent writes: It is known that Mr Lloyd Geqrge and President Wilson definitely opposes the annexation of the Saar Talley. RACES SUBJECT TO TURKEY, QUESTION 0F LIBERATION. PARIS, April 2. The "Big Pour” decided on despatching a commission to ascertain the views of all parts of the Turkish Empire, and recommend the distribution of various mandates regarding the liberation of the races subject to Turkey. The Council will conduct plebiscites. A Council is also arranging for a plebiscite on Schleswig-Holstein. WARNING AGAINST DELAY. PARIS, April 2. President Wilson reported that he had issued a warning to the Peace Conference against future delays. Signor Orlando insisted on a .settlement of the Italian frontier questions during the conference with President 'Wilson prior to the meeting between the Premiers and the President.