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EARLIER TELEGRAMS:
GERMANS AND THE PEACE TERMS.
Paris, May 10. The report is false that the German delegates were about to leave Versailles as a protest against the hard terms at the Force Treaty. Paris circles expect that Germany will not fail in exercising all kinds..of bluff to impress the Alling Havas
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Pariz, May 11. Germany has officially begun protesta' against the terms at the Peace Treaty Count-Broekdorff-has addressed tTA. whining notas to M. Clemenceau, who has returned a brief
tera reply..
The French Foreign Office states that there is no truth in the report that Count Brockdorff is intending to break off negociations with the Allies and has given orders that the whole delegation should get ready to leave for Berlin. There is no sign of the German inclination to take the grave step of severing relations with the Allies. Such a manœuvre could only be contemplated as a bluff.
An oficial repudiation, is published concerning the series al Eles sent by a German journalist to the "Neues Wierner Treblatt" including misstatements that the sta# of the hotel reserved for the German delagates consists of spies and the rooms are provided with instruments for recording conversations. The communique adds that if the German journalists continue to spread misstatements the French Government will face the necessity of expelling them.
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Berlin, May 12
Harr Scheidemann, in a speech at the meeting of the National Assembly at Berlin convened to discuss the Peace terus, dramatically declared: "This is the turning point in the life of the German people. We must stand together. we have no daty other than to keep the nation alive. Ger- many pursues no nationalistic dreams. There is no question of prestige or thirst for power, Life, bare life, is what we ustava for Germany to-day, when everybody feels the Chrosting hard on his throat,"
Zurich, May 12
At the meeting of the German National Assembly Herr Scheidemann declared that the Treaty in its present form was inacceptable. He, protested against the violence it oc eioned for the Germans. The leaders of the various parties concurred but finally the Social Democrats declared that despite its severity they were opposed to absolute re- -fusal to sign and recommended the opening of pourparlers.
Herr Scheidemann spoke of the German disappointment vas President. Wilson's attitude and lengthily complained of the conditions, which he said no honest man could sign as they mean strangling. The whole speech was characterised. by a laboured rhetoric, obvionsly addressed to the gallery.
Herr Scheidmann declared that Vienna is standing with themselves but for the Society of Nations. The dignity of humanity is placed in your hands, preserve it. We shall ks more counter proposals. The Treaty in the view of the Government is unacceptable. Voices in Italy, Britain and France are now heard protesting." Herr Scheidmann's peech throughout was punctuated by loud and often stormy applause. When Herr Scheidemann declared that the Treaty was acceptable the House rose to its feet and confirmed the President's words with tremendous applause and general- hand-clapping. The galleries also participated loudly and the demonstration was unchecked. Yon Weayer, President of the Democrats, has informed Herr Scheidemann that his party will withdraw from the Government if the Treaty is signed ́in its present form The Centrists are contemplating the same step."
Berlin, May 12.
A Conference ct Independent Socialists passed a resolu- tion protesting against peate by violence, declaring that the present Government, by re-establishing militarism, had strengthened the mistrust of Germany. They hoped for a sub. stantial alleviation of the conditions and expressed the opinion that in the last resort Germans mast bow to compulsion and sign the Treaty, as abstention woeld mean detention of
· prisoners, occupation of districts producing raw materials, sharpening of the blockade, unemployment, famine and death for the masses of the people, ultimately bringing a terrible the Germans in paring the way to negotiations not only for catastrophe and compelling signature. The resolution con- shiles that as the treaties of Brest and Bukharest were whortlived, so the peace of Versailles would be annulled by.
revolutionary development,
Paris, May 12
The officials are embarrassed by the Austrian demands for direct telegraphic and telephonic facilities as accorded to the Germans, who are using the only available wires. The Austrian delegation leaves Vienna to-night, arriving at St. Germain on May 14 It numbers filty tbree, of whom six are women, including Madame Pammasch.
Beuter's Agency learns that in the event of Germany not signing the Treaty, which is regarded "as unlikely, all Military arrangements have been made for Allied Armies to advance exactly in the same way as they would have done had Germany not accepted the armistice terms.
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Conference circles extimate that Germany. spite of ber notes and protesta - The andes rou disrupt the work, of the Allies by introducing, the labour
"Echo de Faria" states that Count Brockdorf Rastaan has prepared a fifth note to the Allies wherein the delegation” oppose the decisions regarding the as German colonies, by, advancing a suggestion for the Internationalisation of the African colonies.
A number of German delegates, including Landsberg and Glesbèrts, have left for Germany,»
FRENCH BANK CLERKS ON STRIKE.
Paris, May 10
“Delegates of 2000 Paris Bank clerka nas on strike,were summoned to the Ministry of Labour where efforts made to bring about an understanding-with the bankers failed: For Sunday the Bank strikers are planning a silent procession sa the boulevarda-Hatas.
Paris, May 11.
The Paris Bank dèrka are still on strike.
THE FINANCIAL TERMS.
Paris, May 10
Observations made in the lobby of the Chamber of Depaties have left no doubt as to the disappointment falt by French politicians regarding the monetary terms offered to Germany and France having to bear the brunt of her war debt herself. Because of the critical financial situation France is facing the Budget Committes of the Chamber of Deputies rejected by unanimous vote a proposal to advance 45 milliards of francs for feeding Austria in spite of the Minister of Commerce strongly urging the proposal-Havas.
Brussels, May 11
A patriotic demonstration sent a message to the King that the people were disappointed to fad Belgium was not obtaining guarantees for reparation promised by the Allied and that the indemnities were insuficient të assure restora- tion. It appeals to the King to save the country from the rain threatening her. A similar message was sent to the foreign diplomatic representatives in Brussels, hoping the peace terms would be amended with greater regard to Belgium's interests. It also asks support respecting the forthcoming negotiations with Holland, also as regards the -freedora of the Scheldt and water communication on the Rhine. It urges that for East Africa à mandate be given to Belgium.
London, May 12
In the House of Commons Mr. Horatić Bottomley gave notice of motion declaring that the Peace Treaty does not fuif the pledges of British Ministers with regard to in- demnities and in view of the fact that the main financial burden of the war has fallen on Britain no treaty is ac- ceptable which does not provide for rendering to the enemy a bill for the entire cost of the war and arranging for the recovery of such cost regardless of the period over which it may be necessary to extend the payment.
LOANS FOR CHINA.
Paris, May 12
A new consortium for financing China with loans was organised to-day by French, British, American and Japanese bankers, with a reservation for the later participation of the Belgians.
Paris, May. 13.
Replying to a Note regarding Chinese finance addressed by the Government of the United States to the Governments of Great Britain, France and Japan a meeting of delegates.. of banking groups was held in Paris yesterday when a general agreement was reached regarding the basis of a new international consortium to combine the interests of the groups in China and grant financial, administrative and industrial loans to the Chinese Government. The fature participation of the Belgian group was' provided for. Havar
THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS.
Paris, May 19.
Paris circles hold the opinion that the German people will be admitted to the League of Nations after having discharg ed their obligations towards the nations, whom Germany has wronged and have confessed their guilt without reticence, giving valid pledges for their future good behavour. This will prove that the spirit of Prussianism has departed for ever.- Нагаа
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FRENCH DEMOBILISATION.
Paris, May 13, Arrangements have been completed for the demobilisa tion of French soldiers belonging to the 1907-1908 classes who will be released immediately after the signature of the peace preliminaries-Havas.
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