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EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
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EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
THE HUNGARIAN SITUATION.
MORE GERMAN WHINING. "
Berlin, May 14 Count Brockdorff Rantzau in a note handed to M.. Clemencesu points out that the territorial stipulations meza the loss of the most important productive regions, equalling
■ shrinkage of 21 per cent of the entire corn and potatoe crops; so the loss of one third of the coal, three-quarters of the iron-ere and three-fifths of the zinc production. Ooquently after the economic paralysis from the loss of the Colonies and mercantile fleet and inability to secure. suficient raw materials industry will be destroyed to an enormous extent. Simultaneously food imports would rise considerably and Germany would be unable to provide work and food for the millions dependent on shipping and trade, who would be compelled to emigrate, which was practically impossible sa many of the most important countries had put s embargo on German immigration. Hence the signing of the treaty would be the death sentence to many millions of Germans, especially as the blockade has broken the nation's health. The note declares that no relief work could prevent this dying en masse.
FURTHER NOTES.
Paris, May 14
Count Rantzau bas handed. Clemenceau two further notes. The first alleges that territorial annexation does not conform with President Wilson's principles. specifically mentioning the Saar basin and the cantons of Moresnet, Lapen and Malmedy to be given to Belgium. Orai discussions are requested hereanent. The second note respecting re- parations points out that Germany admitted her willingness to make reparation but not because she was responsible for the war which she does not admit.
Five new German delegates have arrived including Herr Bartholdy of the Mendlessubn Bankers. The Council of Four has appointed thirteen sub-committees comprising one delegate each of the five Great Powers to deal with the German objections to the treaty,
Sir Robert Borden has left for Canada and Mr. Lloyd George bas sent a message of appreciation of his valuable services, hoping that be will return shortly.
The Daily Telegraph" Paris correspondent says that before the departure of Landsberg and Geisberts for Berlin Conat Bantran endeavoured to obtain a personal interview with President Wilson His request was courteously but coldly refused. Hence Landsberg returns to Berlin only to
asure Scheideman that peace must be signed.
LIFTING THE BLOCKADE
Paris, May 14.
A communique says the Supreme Economic Council announces that arrangements have been made to completely remove the blockade against Germany immediately Ger- any has formally accepted the treaty. Meanshile the follow- ing relaxations are made for the duration the armistice. The import of foodstuffs to Germany is now free within the limits of a monthly ration of 300,000 tons of cereals, and 70,000 tons of fata Rationed quantities may be forwarded to Germany by any country. Fish from neutrals adjacent to Ger- many have not been included in the rations since March 25, The Allies and Associated Powers have already shipped to Germany 550,000 tors, whereof half has been actually delivered. In effect Germany is now free to import all food for which she can pay. Exports of gold, silver, securities and war material are prohibited bat other exports overland are free. The Allies have retained certain rights of pre- emption over coal, dyestuffs and certain other commodities, otherwise sea exports are free. All Black Lists of firms and person in neutral countries are with drawn. The area open to German fishing craft is largely extended and a quantity of pet thread will be allowed to be forwarded to Germany by request from Holland Permission is given for the import of raw material urgently required by the German coalmines and early shipments are being arranged.
In connection with the military steps which the Allies" have decided to take in the event of the Germans refusing to go the peace treaty Marshal Foch left for the Raine to-day by special train.
A meeting of the Supreme Economic Council 'considered the blockade of Hungary and decided to maintain economic restrictions as long as the political situation is unsettled. It approved of the plan for the restablishment of a close blockade on Germany in the event of a relusal to sign the treaty,
AUSTRIAN PEACE DELEGATION,
Vienna, May 12
The position of the Revolutionary Cabinet at Budapest "during the last few days is seemingly stronger. Belskan himself is more optimistic. The Government appears to have received news from Bumania that any dangerous offen- aire from thence need no longer be apprehended as the Rumanian Army is weak in men and disinclined for more fighting, while the Czechs and Jugo-Slavs also show no sigar of moring. Budapest is quiet Shops and many factories are closed and the Government hopes to force men to enter the Red Guard through unemployment. There are hardly any Communists entside the capital. In a motor journey. from Budapest to Vienna only one red flag was seen on the two hundred miles between Budapest as the frontier town of Brack although the Balakun Government is shooting peasants in order to terrorise the country people into joining the Communists.
THE EMPIRE'S MISSION.
London, May 14
Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig on baing installed as Rector of St Andrews University in a speech said if we wished to avoid a repetition of the catastrophe of world war we must be prepared actively to prevent it. The seeds of future armed conflicts could be found everywhere in the world. Among the more obvious possibilities of strife was the problem known as the "yellow peril." The Chinese must eventually demand a place in the European labour market. India was beginning to turn towards social, industrial and political development. A suggested solution was to give all zaces British freedom and justice, thereby in the course of many year levelling them up to our standards of life. The League of Nations could never absolve us from our mission as an Empire.
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IMPERIAL PREFERENCĖ.
London, May 14,
In the House of Commons Sir C. S. Henry asked: When the peace terms are agreed to wiil the ex-German colonies, whereof Britain or the Dominions hold mandates be in cluded as British Colonies and obtain the advantage of Imperial Preference!
Mr. Bonar Law replied that none of these territories will be Colonies bat in certain cases, for example South- West Africa and certain Pacific Islands they would be administered as integral portions of the mandatory's ter- ritory and consequently share its advantages.
THE IRISH REPUBLIC.
London, May 1k
In the House of Commons replying to Mr. Ronald McNeil Mr.Bonar Law stated that the Premier understood the Irish-American delegates intended to risit Ireland simply to see the conditions. The Premier at first intended to receive the delegates in order to put the British case but would not receive Americans who had come to Ireland not only to participate in politics but in a rebellions movement (Load Cheers). Mr. Bonar Law ridiculed the report that the Premier favoured an Irish Republic and said it was obviously impossible.
HOME POLITICS.
London, May 11
The "Time's" Parliamentary correspondent says the new Members Coalition Committee of the House of Commons proposes to invite Mr. Lloyd George and Mr. Bohar Law to attend a dinner for the purpose of considering a project for reconstituting the Coalition by the formation of a Centre Party of Coalition Liberals and progressive Unionista.
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Ostend, May 13. The remains of Nurse Cavoll arrived this afternoon, honours being rendered by a company of the Chasseurs, whose band played the British National Anthem. A British Naval detachment formed up on the quay. The notabilities present included the Governor of Western Flanders, many British and Belgian officers, and the Town Councillors. A wreath was placed on the coffin in the name of the town of Ostend No seeches were made. The coffin, guarded by British and Belgian soldiers, remains on the quay until to-morrow,
LETTISH AFFAIRS.
Copenhagen, May 13.
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