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IMPASSE

AT THE PEACE CONFERENCE:

ITALY PRESSES HER CLAIM TO PIUME.

JAPAN

INSISTS ON POSSESSION

OF SHANTUNG.

MORE BRITISH TRADE RESTRICTIONS WITHDRAWN.

TERESTING REVELATIONS OF GERMAN

WAR AIMS.

THROUGH RETTER'S AGENCY.)

ITALY'S CLAIMS.

PRESIDENT WILSON'S STATEMENT CASES STORM.

PARE, April 23rd.

President Wilson's statement

on

the

abject of the Adriatic, which bas fallen on Paris like a thunderbolt, declares that the same principles must be applied to the part of Europe as are being applied

THN HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, MAY 5th

He states that concessions giving the Alps as Italy's new frontier will be' of vast importance, upon the condition that the Eastern Bank of that frontier does nor remain uncovered, and provided that Italy's rights include a line from Mount Novos, separating the rivers dowing towards the Black Sea from those empty ing into the Mediterranean.

THE BRITISH POSITION.

LONDON, April 21. As regards President Wilson's state- nicht respecting Italian claims, Ruuter learns that the following is the British position:

The Italians were entitled to Trieste, Pula, and a part of Dalmatia ander the Treaty of London, and Croatia was to be given Fiume.

THE FATE OF FIUME. Nevertheless, the Italians claimed and occupied Fiume. Britnin advised Italy,

her clains, but if the Italians, insisted on in her own interests to forego some of

their Treaty rights the British and French would honour their signature, although, if the Treaty must be carried

The Italian Delegation were discussing this proposal, in the hope of finding a compromise, when, shortly after four e'clock, a copy of Le Temps was brought to them containing President Wilson's mani festo The Italians found the manifesto to be a contradiction of the text of the reply of the Council of Three, including Presiden's Wilson, (which text they were then examining) because it made Fiumeout, then Fiume must go to Croatia ic not a free port, but a Jugo-Slav port."

Moreover, the Italians resented the

to Germany. On no other principles will publication of the manifesto without pre-

American make Pence,

Fiume must serve me the doorway for commerce, not of Italy, but of the lands to the north and north-

eas

and

President Wilson appeals to Italy to display ngoanimity." generosity justice.

ITALIAN DELEGATION DEPARTS. PARI, April 3rd:

Professor Orlando, writing to Mr. Lloyd George, and M. Clemenceau announcing the departure of the Italiane delegation, any it is impossible for the Italians to continthe usefully t parti-ipate in the work of the Peace Conference.

He regrets that President' Wilson. in: terveniat a moment when the Italians were making a supreme effort on behalf of conciliation which, by this very act. he has rendered, impossible.

rious notifention to them. The Italians believe the manifesto will provoke an explosion of popular anger in Italy, and, possibly, anti-Americas demonstrations.

DEMONSTRATIONS IN ROME.

ROME, April gard. In response to the invitation of the evening newspapers to demonstrate on the 'crowd as- subject of Italian claims, A sembled this afternoon in the Plazza Colonna, carrying flags inscribed "Long live United Italy," "Fiume," "Orlando," and

Sonnino."

HYPOCRITICAL INTRIGUES."* The demonstrators marched, singing anthems, to the Capitol, headed by the Councillors, Senators. Deputies and Officers.

The Mayor, in a speech at the Capitol said that Italy refused to have her war

Mayor.

cording the Treaty.

NO ARRANGEMENT YET EFFECTED.

PARIS, April 4th. Mr. Lloyd George and M. Clemenceau have been endeavouring, but have failed, to ellect some arrangement.

President Wilson issued his statement on his sole responsibility."-

SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES OF ITALO-AMERICAN BREACH.

PARIS, April 23rd.

It is generally recognised that any breach between Italy and America will bave very serious consequences. Italy is deeply indebted to the United States, both financially and as regards food supplies.

BETWEEN TWO FIRES.

LONDON, April 9th, The Daily Nowe says:-Two antagonis. the principles, which have been in veiled confien throughout the Conference, now meet in a death gruppla

It President

Wason's prinsiples are to prevail, all cininis like "Italy's must be abandoned

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are

claims Professor Orlando'a recognised, there is an end to the principle of self-determination aferywhere.

→ BLINDLY SUPPORT MR. LLOYD GEORGE,

nation ́ ́ must

ikorge.

LONDON, April 34th: The Daily Express states:-The British blindly support Elord

STAND BY ITALY. The Morning Pust military correspon- dent says:It would be an incredible act of stupidity and baseness to desart Italy.

» FRENCH PRESS OPINION.

PARIS, April 28th.

A Havas message *Baya :-

French newspapers --state

that the

upheaval of the populace of Italian opin- ion will not be aimed against the American Republic, but against the action of the

President.

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The departure of the Italian delegates from Patis will not delay the opening of negotiations with the German representa [tives, who expect to receive the text of the peace terms on the evening of Mày lực.

KING SUPPORTS THE PREMIER.

PARIS, April 24th.

1919.

GERMANY'S DREAM OF BRITISH SAILORS IN PARIS,

WORLD DOMINATION-

AN ENTHUSIASTIO. RECEPTION.. PUBLICATION OF IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS.

PARIS, April 3rd. Admiral Beatty and Vice-Admirul Loveson were accompanied to Paris by a contingent of 100. officers, 200 petty officers, and 350 men from Cherbourg..

There was a picturesque ceremony.in the Invalides Quadrangle, where Admiral Beatty and Cieneral Berdoalat, the Mili

PARIS, April 9th. The newspapers publish Aumber of Authentic and hitherto apublished riocuments obtained from Herr Eimer's private secretary," including the Erzier ger memorandum to the German Statetary Governor of Paris. inspected a cor

tingent of British Marines. and Army leaders in 10 antlining the

A French military band was stationed German war aims.

at the entrance and a guard of honour of The object of "thos was ontlined-in the

French infantry was drawn up on the front steps of the Church. The Quad- rangle, was packed with sightseers and the adjacent streets blocked with mages of people.

grandum as to the establishment of Germany's military domination "on the

continent.

For at least a century after signing the peace memorandum proposed, Ger- many was "not to tolerate, on her fron tires, any neutrni incapable of main taining its own neutrality. Ciermany was to throw off the unbearable tutelage of Great Britain in world politics," and was to slutter the Russian cologna,

Giernuang was to control Belgium and the whole French const froin Dunkirk to

Channel Islands. The mines of French Bouloga, involving possession of the

forraine were to be controlled by Ger: talny.

Herr Erzberger comprehensively out lined the creation of a German Colonial Empire in Afrien. Any pretensions to Morocco were disclaimed, but Italy was to obtain Tunis, Austrin was to have Egypt, and Germany was to annex the and French Congo, British

King, Victor Emmanuel has telegraphed to Professor Orlando.commending his Belgian action and insisting there there must be Nigeria and the French Western Const pe recession from the position Professor of Dahomey. Orlando has taken up. ITALY NOT BREAKING WITH THE ALLIES

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PARIS. April 24th

Gerniany's demands for indemnities for war costs were not to be limited to the tem porary financial capircity of the State to make a big payment immediately, as long term of loans could be arranged Payment by France was to have been arranged by reducing her budget, and her naval and military expenditure.

Herr Erzberger submitted the necessity,

Professor Orlando pays.a tribute to the aims betrayed by hypocritical intrigues, hard to avoid anything like a. rupture mission. Italy would take the greatest lion marks, and the payment of all war

loyalty of Great Britain and France "shown in the course of the discussions.

He concludes by throwing on Fresident Wilson the sole responsibility (in which the American people cannot be made to share), for the decision which the pub lication of his manifesto forced upon the Italian Delegation.

PROFESSOR ORLANDO LEAVES PARIS.

PARIS, April 23rd, Professor Orlando announces that, in consequence of the situation created by President Wilson's manifesto, he leaves Paris for Italy to-morrow."

MR. LLOYD GEORGE VISITS ITALIAN PREMIER

to have the fruits of her victory T gathered by her enemies..

EUROPEAN WAR WON. ON THE ITALIAN FRONT

Rox, April 24th.

He told Professor Ortando that Fresident Wilson would probably remain firm, and that the Italians ought to reconsider their position, especially as regards Fiume

account of the opinion of the Allies. Nothing must shake Italy's alliance with France and Britain,

NOT A SCRAP OF PAPER."

PARIS, April 28th

Two White Erisigns Hew from the roof, with a Tricolour between ther

After the inspection, the men were taken into the Church and shown Napoleon's tomb.

A HALLOWED ANNIVERSARY General Berdoulat, in a speech, paying a tribute to the British Navy, said that' the day was all the more hallowed b cause it was St. tieorge's Day and the

aniversary of Zeebrugge and Ostend.

Admiral Beatty replied, expressing his admiration of the glorious sacrifices of France.

ADMIRAL BEATTY. HONOURED. PARIS, April 23rd. At a reception at the Elysee, in honour of the visit of the British sailors, Presi dent Poincare handed to Admiral Beatty. the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, He paid a very warm tribute to Admiral Beatty, who, he said, hafi shown, through out the war, the finest qualities possible in a sailor..

FRENCH DECORATIONS FOR

BRITISH OFFICERS. J

Pants, April 23rd.

At a reception at the Ministry of Marine, M Leygues conferred a number decorations on the British, including the Cross of the Commander of the Legion of Honour on Vice Admiral Sir Arthur Leve

son and Vice-Admiral Sir Osmund Brock, The British officers were entertained in

Professor Orlando, interviewed by Le Both Mr. Floyd George and M. Cle Matin, declared that the Italian dele pencenu knew two days ago that some Bates, is leaving Paris, were not break such declaration by President Wilson was ing with the Allies. The Italians only on asked the Allies to take in hand Italian

in fixing the indemnities, to consider the the evening at a gala performance at the a special probable, but it was issued solely

interests, had were confident that they full reimbursement of the immediate warpers House and the men at a

“A. VISIT TO THE LOUVRE. costs, which he estimated at 10,000 mil Performance at the Chatelet Theatre President Wilson's initiative,

Mr. Lloyd George has been working would acquit themselves loyally in this

PARIS, April 24th. The British sailors toured Paris damage and the redemption of aif the German State debts, of which 80 per

motor-buses and visited the Louvre and cent. were caused by Colonial and mill--

the Muscum. tary expenditure, and the creation of a

The petty officers and men were entor large fond-for-war-victims Count contained to luncheon at the Lycee Carnot Bethman Hellweg, General von Moltke

PARIS MUNICIPALITY'S and Admiral von Tirpitz, replying. made

RECEPTION. «« reservations concerning the details but

Pazis, April 4th.. The Municipality gave a reception at the Hotel De Vialle to the British naval men, at which M. Pench, President of the Council General, said that all Paris was proud to welcome the representatives of the British nation.

was only today that President Wil on decided to issue his statement, feeling his attitude was being misunderstood, and

A Havas message says:- Signor Lazzatti, the veteran ex-Pre-

At a meeting of the Communal Council, the Mayor of Colonna read a telegram from Professor Orlando, in reply to a he was entitled to let the world know mier, bas received, from M. Clémenci adhered to the main lines and ideas.

a telegram stating that there was "no question possible" of disregarding our DEPARTIRE FROM DIPLOMATIC reciprocal engagements" at the time of

telegram from the recent congress of exactly what it was Italian Municipalities adjuring him to obtain satisfaction for the Italian claims. The reply was received with cheers.

The Mayor of Colonna said that the European War was won on the Italian Front: He proposed that the Council- lora, as on May 24th, 1015, should go amongst the people to affirm Italy's re- solve not to emerge from the war weaken.

PARIS, April 24th, Mr. Lloyd George visited Professored. Orlando this morning.

PROFESSOR ORLANDO'S DEPAR

TURE.

Pants, April 24th. President Wilson, M. Clemenceau, Mr. Lloyd George, and Professor Orlando are

The Mayor and Councillors then left to join the popular demonstrations.

EXCITEMENT IN ROME.

PARIS, April 27tb.

A Havas message says:-

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CUSTOM."

PARIS, April 24th The Italian Premier has issued a long

in which he declares that he is compelled statement in reply to President Wilmot,

to withdraw from the Conference after President Wilson's action, which he re- gards as a departure from diplomatic custom which left him no other course. THE “TIMES” APPEALS TO ITALY.

LONDON, April 24th.

The Tinch says that Italy's best friends wish and pray she will hearken to President Wilson's appeal.... England and

signing the peace treaty by France. It was not one of the "scraps of paper."

THE PEACE TERMS. OFFICIAL SUMMARY TO BE PUBLISHED.

- LONDON, April 24th. It has been decided that an official summary of the Peace, Terms will be made public when they are handed to the

Germans.

THE GERMAN DELEGATES.

BERLIN, April 23rd.· ̈ Marshal Foch's reply to the German German delegato can depart when ready. They will be accorded entire

FIGHTING, BOLSHBYISM.

RECAPTURES GENERAL DUTOFF

ORSK

LONDON, April Bith Reuter learns that the Bolshevist Headquarters Staff hastily evacuated Orenburg, upon which General Datoff's Army is advancing. '

Ceneral Dutoff has already recaptured of Bolshevist Orak. Large numbers

fighting excellently. deserters joined the Siberians, and are

The peasants in the liberated districts are also joining General Koltchak's forces in large numbers.

He eulogised the British Navy, which “ vigilant senticel of the world was so. formidable that not once did the enemy dare to risk a great battle against-ber.” [

He recalled the cool audacity, the boldness, sagacity and determination dis

Zeebrugge. played in the attacks on Ostead and

He concluded by saying that Anglo- French friendship, which had been strengthened by common struggles and.. trials, would survive, intensified and

Lombos, April 24th.stitute one of the guarantees" "necessary, Reator learns that the Government is for the peace of the world.

the Russian Soviet

MUTUAL GREETINGS AT BREST.

BREST, April-23rd. their mission, and for telegraphic and Government have obtained possession of!

The crews of the Atlantic Division, telephonic communication with their passports from foreigners in Russia

which they are altering and distributing breakfasted with the Brest sailors. The Government,

amongst Bolshevist propagandists, who greatest cordiality prevailed. are being sent abroad.

France will abide by the Treaty of Lon telegrum of April 21stays that the PASSPORTS, FOR PROPAGANDISTS consecrated by victory, and would con

meeting this afternoon for further dis-the degree of excitement in Rome is even President Wilson's contention that since freedom of movement for fulfilment of informed that

cussion of the Adriatio question.

DEPARTURE POSTPONED.

PAR18, April 24th" post Professor Orlando's departure way poned till eight this evening. THE HISTORY OF THE RUPTURE.

PIs, April 3rd,

An Italian official, interviewed by Bouter, said that the Italian Delegation

The French newspapers note that the don, if necessary, but they agree with

higher than it was in May, 1918. All are united.

The self-confidence of the nation has been increased by the successful termina tion of the campaign.

ALLIED EMBASSIES IN ROME PROTECTED.

the Treaty the whole situation has changed

Marshal Foch requests the German Government to notify the date of depar- tare of the delegates as quickly as pos

England and France also agree with President Wilson on the moral claim of the lande north and north-east of Fiume to an outlet to the sea, and will potsible. hesitate to act upon this conviction il forced to do so, "

The decision is in Italy's hands. It

will affect her whole future and the fastre

Rouz, April 23rd. Daring the demonstrations, the Ameri yesterday prepared a.her proposal agree can, British and French Embassies, and ing to the reduction of their claims to the office of the Socialist, newspaper of the world. Dalmatia, while adhering to their claimante were guarded by 200 soldiers each,

to prevent any possible incident.

ITALIAN PREMIER'S PROCLAMA- TION.

to Fiume.

The Delegation, this morning, roćeived a Note stating that President Wilson, Mr. Lloyd George and M. Clemetierau, had

cepted the proposals as regards Dal- matic, and declining to make Fiume Italian, but not stating their intentions regarding Fiume.

Professor Orlando asked whether Fiume was to be a free port, or was to be given to the Juge Blate and, at three this after Doon, the reply came that the Council of Three desired Fiume to be an absolutely free part:

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PARIS, April 24tb. Professor Orlando has issued a pro clamation in regard to Italian claims and the dispute that has arisen. He does not acknowledge the statement that the downfall of Austria-Hungary implies the reduction of Italian aspirations.

ITALY'S OBDURATE ATTITUDE,"

LONDON, April 24th. President Wilson's sensational declara tion has not yet been generally comment- ed upon. A few editoriala wore written

before the news of the Italian withdraw

was received.

The Daily Graphic, while disclaiming hostility to Italy, refers to her obdurate attitude and advocates the Croat dinim to Fiume.

JEOPARDIZING THE LEAGUE OF

NATIONS."

The Daily Chronicle, without condemn-

The journey of the German delegates will be so arranged that they will arrive it Versailles in the evening, so that they can instal themselves quietly. They may send three Commisioners now to pre-

pare quarters.

HUNGARY'S - CONDITION. COLLAPSE OF SOVIET GOVERNMENT.

BERLIN, April 4th.

BRITISH TRADE."

MORE RESTRICTIONS WITE- DRAWN.

LONDON, April 26th.

The Press Burcan states:

Admiral Morena privately breakfasted with the British officers, who subsequently, motored to the Ploogastel District,

FRINCESS. PATRICIA'S.

HUSBAND.

The Board of Trade announces that APPOINTED NAVAL ATTACHE AT

all control on the sale and distribution of commodities excrcised under the Defence of the Realm Act will be abolish- ed and cease to take effect on May 31st, few instances, including except in

PARIS.

LONDON, April 26th.

The Admiralty states that Commander

The Tageblatt reports from Vienna Australasian wool, fax, flax seed, and the Hon. Alexander Ramazy has bezu that the collapse of the Budapest Soviet Egyptian cotton. Government is imminent, and that a The control of the last-named 'con-appointed Naval Attaché at Paris. Entente Commission has gone thither to tinues until July 31st.

RUMANIANS CONTINUE TOʻ study the situation.

ADVANCE.

LONDON, April 24th.

ing President Wilson's momentous in A-telegram from Budapest states that novation" writes 87mpathetically of the Rumanians continued to advance, on He says that in the Adriatic problems Italy's position, though it admite the ime April 2nd, on the entire line between.

The notice does not refer to the restric tions on-imports and exports which have already been largely reduced and are subject to special Clovernment action. THE "BLACK LISTS" ABOLISHED.

LONDON, April 7th The Press Burcsa states The Allies have decided to withdraw Disabilities attaching to trade com auch lista will cease to operate. munication with firms and persons on

are summed up all the rights of ancient to be one on which opposite opinions can Theim and Maroshowed all Black Lists from April 24th...

The Hungarian Soviet troops new Italy. All her aufferings bonestly be held. It says that the result

a complete lack of discipline at several and throughout the centuries and all her of making an exception to past secrecy benefits the is destined to bring to an in Italy's case will be to jeopardise the pointa especially at Debreczen, which

whole League of Nations

was, therefore, avacuated at night. international community,

POLAND,

GENERAL HALLER'S OFFENSIVE.

LONDON, April galb. Reuter learns that the Polish offensiva › in Lithuania, which resulted in the capture of Vilns and Baranovitch, ex-

offen 150-mile front. tends along a

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