CABLEGRAMS.

Western Star, 1 April 1920, Page 3

CABLEGRAMS.

AMSTERDAM, March 25

Dutch reports state that the. miotly army of Communists is spreading over the Ruhr district They resemble robbers in a melo-clramai with daggers and revolvers, stuck in their belts and grenades dangling from their bVuls. There is a little discipline. The troops confiscate all motors and rob stores. The whole of the commanders are exclusively Independent Socialists. The Communists are imbued! with the real Bolshevik spirit and declare that there is no question of discontinuing fighting until the dictatorship of the proletariat is established.

PARIS, March 25

It is reported that 3500 field guns were found by the Allied Commision in the vicinity of Berlin. Altogether 2000 guns and 6000 aeroplanes intact were discovered throughout Germany whereas under the terms of the Peace Treaty Germany should not have more than 204 three-inch guns and no aeroplanes. These discoveries, coupled with information in possesion of the French authorities, have aroused scepticism concerning Germany's intentions in French circles, where it is pointed out that Germany hitherto has failed to take any steps to reduce her army to 2,000,000 within the time limit which expires in a fortnight, while little has been done in fulfilment of 36 other clauses of the Treaty, the titave limit for which has already expired. French opinion is that Germany’s objections is to gain time, hoping eventually to evade her obligations wholly, or at any rate, partially. M. Henri Bidlon writing from Mayence declares that the whole of the old German military establishment is still intact. No fewer that 2,500,000 men were permitted to retain their arms. The Reichswehr totals 600,000 and the auxilary army 400,000 inclusive! of 100,000 first quality troops. The Government could mobilise at least 450,000 fighting men.

BERLIN, March 26

Eleventh hour difficulties have arisen in connection with the reconstruction of the cabinet. The Worker’s Union protests against the inclusion of three temporary Ministers. Schiffer’s resignation is particularly demanded in view of his negotiations with Kapp. If resignation, becomes necessary the Democrats will withdraw their two other nominees and decline to assist the coalition. Owing to the impasse the National Assembly will not meet to-dtay.

PARIS, March 26.

Following M; Bathou’s outburst, if. Millerand warmly thanked England for her efforts in regard to the coal question. There was much applause when he declared that the FrancoBritish Alliance would remain unshaken.

Mj. Barthou, with reservations, associated himself with M. Mi 11 era nd’s statement.

The newspapers generally approve of M. Barthou’s strong French note, but protest against the criticism! of England and Mr Lloyd George, which was was carried tot/ far.

CONSTANTINOPLE., March 26. Halil Pasha’s Cabinet has resigned and Damad F'erid Pasha* has been requested to form a Ministry.

LONDON, March 29. The War Office reports that the Bolsheviks captured Novo Eossisk on Saturday. Before the entry of the Soviet troops the British authorities evacuated*! a large number of families, officers, wounded, and others who would otherwise have been exposed to reprisal's by the Eeds. Denikin refused to consider an armistice, would not avail himself of British aid,, but embarked! on a Russian destroyer when the evacuation was complete. There was some rearguard fighting between Denikin’s troops and the Bolsheviks during the final stages of the evacuation. The British Mission, however, embarked safely and intact. CAIRO I , March 29.

The Crown Prince of Rumjania, on route to Japan, was interviewed. He stated that he was turning to Japan for help to rebuild Rumania! being aware that their old and trusted friend Britain was unable to help owing to her own war ravages. Rumania particularly needed ships and locomotives, which it was hoped to secure in exchange for the com crop and oil. Nearly all the oil wells had been repaired, and great supplies were available. The great bulk of the Rumanians abhorred Bolshevik doctrines despite their proximity. BERLIN, March 27. It is predicted that the Bolsheviks will formidably attack the Poles within three weeks, having assembled an army, of half a million. PARIS, March 29. The Polish Government has sent a wireless message to Moscow announcing its; willingness to negotiate peace. MOSCOW, March 29. The Government has received! a,-wire-less from the Lettish Government agreeing to the proposed peace negotiations with the Soviet.