THE PEACE TREATY

Waikato Times, Volume 90, Issue 14026, 1 April 1919, Page 5

THE PEACE TREATY

“DOWN WITH ENGLAND.”

DEMONSTRATIONS IN BERLIN. ERZBERGER MAKES A STATEMENT. GERMANY MUST SIGN. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Assn.) Received March 31, 10.45 a.m. AMSTERDAM, March 28. Meetings were held in Berlin protesting against the violation of German territory. Demonstrators in front of the hotel where the Entente Mission is staying shouted “Down with England.” Herr Erzberger, addressing a big meeting in Berlin, declared that Germany must sign the treaty, involving the annexation of Dantzig, West Prussia, and a part of Silesia. Erzberger added: “We demand the immediate release of all prisoners, the abandonment of the blockade, and the evacuation of occupied territory." THE ARMISTICE. BASIS OP GERMAN ACTION. MR WILSON’S 14 POINTS. Received April 1, 8.45 a.m. BERLIN, March 31. The Foreign Office has decided to act in reference to the armistice only on the basis of Mr Wilson’s 14 points. DANTZIG PROBLEMS. THE ALLIED DEMANDS. REPLY WITHIN 48 HOURS. ERZBERGER AND FOCH CONFERRING (Australian ami N.Z. Cable Assn.) Received April 1, 8.45 a.m. AMSTERDAM, March 31. Herr Erzberger is coming to Spa to discuss the military Aspects of the Dantzig problem with Marshal Foch. He must reply to Marshal Foch’s demands within i 4 8 hours. Received April 1, 12.50 p.m. PARIS, March 31. Marshal Foch notified Germany to send plenary delegates to Spa on April 3rd, and to give a decision regarding Dantzig within 48 hours. The Germans agreed to send Herr Erzberger. FRENCH TROOPS IN RUSSIA. SOCIALIST OPPOSITION. • (Australian'and N.Z. Cable Assn.) Received March 1, 12.35 a.m. PARIS, March 30. During a debate in the Chamber the Socialists’ interpellation on the retention of troops (In. Russia was rejected, and the military vote carried by 411 votes to 97. * REPUBLICAN REGIME. PAN-GERMAN DENUNCIATION. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Assn.) Received April 1, 8.45 a.m. AMSTERDAM, March 31. The P^an-German, Association, in a violent '''declaration, has 'denounced the Republic regime,' and demands the return of Alsace-Lorraine, the colonies and Poland, all of which are thoroughly German and essential to Germany’s trade.

KNOTTY PROBLEMS.

COMPROMISE IMPOSSIBLE

(The, Times. 1 ' (Received April,l v 12.40 p.m.) '' PARIS, March 31

The Big Four have reached the gravest part of their deliberations on questions wheron a compromise is These are:— (1) German frontiers; (2) Repatriation; (30 The policy towards Bolshevism.

ALLIES TO ADVANCE.

IP GERMANY REFUSES TO SIGN THE

. J ‘ TREATY. S i U*l '■}(•* \ ■ * (Australian andN.?. .Cable Assn.) Received April' 1, 1.30 p.m.

LONDON, March 30

In the event of Germany’s refusal to sign the peace treaty, it is understood that Marshal Foch has been authorised to undertake a general advance on the Rhine.

THfcri INDEMNITIES,

NOT YET FIXED

| (Australian’and N.SL Cable Assn.) Received /April 1, 1.30 p.m. # LONDON, March 30. The Allies have not yet fixed the indemnities. The House of Commons will discuss the subject on Thursday.