THE PEACE TREATY

Waikato Times, Volume 90, Issue 14023, 28 March 1919, Page 5

THE PEACE TREATY

GERMAN DELEGATES EN ROUTE. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Assn.) Received March 28, 12.5 a.m. COPENHAGEN, March 27. The German financial delegates have left Berlin for Versailles. THE “BIG FOUR,” JAPAN’S OMISSION NOT OBJECTED TO. THE IMMIGRATION PROBLEM. MAY EMERGE LATER. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Assn.) Received March 28, 12.25 a.m. PARIS, March 2G. As the drafting of the preliminary peace treaty is mainly a European concern, Japan has not raised any objection to her omission from the meeting of the four Premiere. Japan is chiefly interested in pressing Iter claims for equality in the League of Nations. Although the question of immigration has not been given prominence in the present issue, it is certain to emerge later on. Immigration is not likely to be a burning topic in Japan for at least five years after tiie war. The “Big Four” arc apparently working on the basis of each presenting a draft of the peace terms from its own view point, then co-ordinating these into a single document. The work already accomplished by the various Commissions and Council of Ten has done much to pave the way for the new procedure. NO UNDUE DELAY. HIGH AUTHORITY’S DECLARA. TION. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Assn.) Received March 28, 12.40 p.m. LONDON, March 27. Defending the Conference against charges of undue delay, a high authority declares that if we except the unavoidable delays occasioned by Mr Wilson’s return to America, Mr Lloyd George’s visit to .England through lalxnir troubles, and the shooting of M. Clemcneeau, there has been absolutely no prolongation of the task. It is absolutely essential to give the most careful scrutiny to the new boundaries, for with care in this respect the seeds of future dissension may be avoided. There is also a desire on the part of certain members to make the Polish corridor as narrow as possible, foreseeing danger in doing that which will prac. tically sever East and West Prussia. The ‘‘Big Four” will endeavour to arrive at a decision regarding what Germany can pay. The public need re-’ minding of the gigantic and complex problems confronting the Conference. Notwithstanding the French newspapers’ ironical comments in connection with the German cables, this is a delicate question, .enquiring careful handling. cables were seized by Britain and Japan, and" had a considerable interest to America commercially and strategically, and ranked next m importance to the seizure of the German colonies. It would not he long before the treaty was ready, possibly by April loth. 1 It is believed the Germans will do everything In their power to prevent Bolshevism? That was the point where rtjie -Gormans would weigh things in-the balance. The Germans would have decided whether it was better to go in for a few years’ anarchv or shoulder the burden imposed by the Entente. THE GERMAN BLOCKADE. - EARLY PARTIAL REMOVAL. RESTRICTIONS ON TRADE EXPORTS . , a...(AustrMhin’kficFliable Assn.)" Received March 28, 1.15 p.m. NEW YORK, March 26. A Paris cable states that arrangements have been made for the partial removal of the blockade against Germany. Exports from Germany will be divided into two groups, consisting of products whose export must be limited and those which will be free from restrictions. Securities, gold and silver cannot be exported at present. The exportationdyes, coal, coke products;- •timber," IpotashT drugs arid other raw materials'Avßl-be’-permitted in limited quantities, on which priority rights regarding price, and delivery will he accorded the Allies. OTRWIANT’S OBLIGATIONS. HQW WILL THEY BE IMPOSED? -• y-■ ■■■■■ 0;v (Australian,and N.Z. Cable Assn.) "Received March 28, 10.-45 a.m. . PARIS,, March 27. 'The .-sub 'committee appointed to •deal with Germany’s debts and the German State Property Sub-committee ’have been ordered to recommend how obligations should be imposed by the Allies .on Germany, y. r 'LONDON, March 27. IF is authoritatively announced that same mention of the League of Nations will be made in the first draft of the Peace Treaty in order that Germany may be notified of the fate of iher colonies.

MANY OBSTACLES REMOVED.

JAPAN’S ATTITUDE,

OUESTION OF PLENARY GON'FERENCE. <(.Australian and N.Z. Cable Assn.) Received March 28, 1.15 p.m. PARIS, March 27. The League of Nations Committee 'has reached a unanimous agreement regarding the covenant. . The Japanese •Nvill raise the question of racial equality at the Plenary Conference. The ■agreement removes most of the trouble, though there are some oh■staxles to an early peace.