THE PEACE TREATY

Waihi Daily Telegraph, Volume XVII, Issue 5608, 3 May 1919, Page 2

THE PEACE TREATY

Subjects Dealt With BRIEF SUMMARY 'Australia and N.Zf Cable.) (Received May 3, 9.20 a; m.) PARIS. May 2. The Echo do Paris states that in the preliminary Treaty the preamble shows why the Allies and associated Powers entered the war, and mentions the necessity for a League of Nations. The second chapter relates- to the Ghrimui frontiers, and the third the other frontier changes. The fourth relates to military, naval, and aerial questions, and the fifth to the German colonies Other chapters deal with reparation and economic and financial matters, and labour legislation. The document finally stipulates guarantees for the carrying out of the Treaty. GERMAN POLITICIANS AND PEACE. CONFIDENTIAL CONFERENOE NO PEACE WHICH ALLOWS ANNEXATION. (Received May 2, 9.15 a.m.) LONDON, April 30. The Daily Chronicle's Geneva co. respondent learns reliably that a confidential conference was held in Berlin on Saturday between the Government and the most influential leaders of the Assembly, when they discussed the situation prior to the peace delegates’ departure. Herr Ranzau said he was confident that Germany would secure- vital concessions in the Saar Valley. Germany would refuse to sign terms iuvoilving the- vailed annexation o; any of its States. The armistice negotiations with the Russians were progressing favourably. The truce was favourable and desirable, freeing the Germans to deal with the Poles, Herr Rantzau opposed an alliance with Lenin, which would compromise Germany’s future. He preferred to establish good relations with the anti-Bolsheviks, by offeiing more effective support, than the En tcute. IF GERMANY ACCEPTS TERMS. GOVERNMENT’S OVERTHROW PREDICTED. (Received May 3. 11,35 a.m.) LONDON, April 30. The German Government’s overthrow seems inevitable if Germany accepts the peace terms. PEACE CONFERENCE AND LABOUR. ° IMPORTANT PROGRAMME.. DAWN OF NEW DAYS. (Reco’ved May 3. 11.35 a.m.) WASHINGTON, May 2. President Wilson has cabled to Mr Tumuity that the Labour programme is the most important accomplishment o' the new days, in which the iutcrcatß of labour will be systematically i.aiei guarded and promoted. No single i thing done at Paris will accomplish so i much towards establishing labour con- ' ditions throughout the world. POLISH AUTONOMY. (Received May 3, H-35 a.m.) ‘ LONDON, April 30. The Daily Telegraph’s Berlin corresponden learns on pxccllept autbor.ty ■ that Danzig. Vistula, and Corridor will I be under Polish administration. • DEFENSIVE TREATY. ! AMERICA TO HELP FRANCE, i IF ATTACKED BY GERMANY. ■ (Received May ?, 11.85 am.) , NEW YORK*. May 2. ; The New York Sun's Paris correspondent states that the. Foreign Olliee de- ■ dares that M. CKmicnccau and the ; President of the United States will ar- • range an agreement between the United ; Slates and France whereby the United ■ States wiill furnish troops to protect France in the event of a German attack. ORLANDOS RETURN TO PARIS. (Received May 2, 8 p.m.) PARIS. May 2. The belief is current in Paris that Signor Orlando will return in time lor the signing of peace. clospite the Rome 4e,cla rations that Flume must first he guaranteed tq Italy. THE GERMAN FLEET. DIVISION AMONG THE ALLIES. (Received May 2, 8 p.m.) NEW YORK, May 1. The New York World’s correspondent says that the German fleet will bo divided among tire Allies. It has been tentatiVoily sigree<l that Britain will receive six Dreadnoughts and 'six battle-cruisers. France nine Warships, Japan three, and Italy five. (Received May 3, 9.lfi a-in,) PARIS, May Q. Tire naval terms do not provide fori the sinking of the German warships, j The question has been held in abeyance. REPARATION TO BELGIUM. CLAIM FOR IMMEDIATE PAYMENT 1 INSISTENT DEMAND. (Received May 3, 9.10 a.m.) jf LONDON, May 1. ! r Brussels messages emphasise the ur- i gency of restoration of Belgium’s in- F dustries. Outside assistance is stated c to be imperative. The Premier, who has ( returned from Paris, stated that Bel- r

glum's reparation would appear in the Peace Treaty, but she could not expect immediate payment. The enatc deeded to appeal to Britain and the Allies Parliaments to redeem the promises of prompt and complete reparation. ALSACE-LORRAINE. FRENCH SOVEREIGNTY. RECOGNISED BY VATICAN. 1 . (Received May 3, 9.5 a.m.) ■ COPENHAGEN, April 30. Beulin messages state that the Vatican has recognised the French sovereignty over Alsace-Lorraine, and that French bishops have replaced the German bishops at Strassburg and Metz. RECOVERED FROM THE GERMANS. MILLIONS OF TONS OF LOOT. FRENCH AND BELGIAN OWNERS. (Received May 2, 8 p.m.) LONDON, May J. The Daily Chronicle's correspondent it Namur states that there are 500 larges in the Meuse River, loaded with hot which the Germans took from France and Belgium. Millions of tons oi loot has already been recovered. Gernan prisoners are employed unloading' the barges and trucks Goods not identifiable by the owners will be sold. Horses and other stolon stock have already fetched .^5 ; 000,000. THE INVASION OF HUNGARY. (Received May 3, 9.20 a m.) VIENNA, May 2. It is reported that the Roumanian king is about to enter Buda-Pest at the bead of his troops. HUNGARIAN CRISIS. FALL OF GOVERNMENT. MINISTERS TAKING FLIGHT. (Received May 2, 8 p.m.) LONDON, May 1. A Vienna report states that the Buda-Pest Government has fallen. Several Ministers have fled. Some have arrived in Vienna, but they are reciccnt. WHOLESALE ARRESTS. OF POLITICAL AND BUSINESS LEADERS. PANIC INTENSIFIED. (Received May 3, 9.10 a.m.) BUDA-PEST, Apvl 30. Wholesale arrests are intensifying the panic. They incilude 30 Deputies of Karolyi’s party, 30 aristocrats, 30 bank directors, 30 presidents of commercial boards, and 300 officers of the aimy, all of whom have been deported. The president of the 'Workmen's Oounc’l announces the confiscation of all lana belong'ng to the bourgeoisie. MOBILISATION IN HUNGARY. TO FIGHT CZECHS AND ROUMANIANS. BOLSHEVIK DESERTIONS IN’ GERMANY. (Received May 2, 8 p.m.) PARIS, May 1. A delayed telegram dated April 21st reports that the Boland Government dc- ' cided on the mobilisation of half of the Hungarian population for defence against the Czechs, Roumanians and Jugoslavs. Contemporaneously the Red Garrison at Mnnicl'. deserted the Soviet Government arid issued a p oolfimation against ( swelled head agitators, urging tho'work- ’ c-rs and soldiers to support the Socialist Government. The Hoffman Government has resumed control. "The fighting in Siberia. (Received May 2, 8 p.m.) LONDON, May 1. A Russian Bolshevik communique shows that Kolchak’s Siberian forces in five week! advanced 190 jmidcs and captured the important town of Sarapul. They arc now using 100 miles of the Vcjlga. BOLSHEVIK DESERTERS. JOINING THE BRITISH. PARIS, May 1. General Ironsides reports from Archangel that there has been no activity on Mm British front since the 28th April. Three enemy boats have appeared on the Dwina River opposite the Bntisn ■ front. Deserters continue to come- in. It is believed that- with the reinforcements now en route a decision will be forced this summer. The Russians will soon clear out the Bolsheviks it the Allies insist on the capture of Moscow and petrogradGERMAN PRISONERS IN FRANCE. EXCHANGE FOR SKILLED' WORKERS. (Received Mav 3. 9.10 a.m.) PARIS, April 30. Eight hundred thousand prisoners in Franco iv’ill bo exchanged !or an equivalent number of skilled workmen, who. will assist in restoring the invaded ( areas. CITY OF MUNICH. CAPTURED BY BAVARIANS. (Revolved Mav 3. 9.10 a.m.) LONDON, May 2. ' It is reported that the Bavarians have captured Munich. 1