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THE PEACE TREATY.

(Continued from page 1)

For five years the manufactured products of Alsace-Larraine will be admitted to Germany free of duty to the total amount not exceeding in any year the average of three years preceding the War, and textile materials may be imported from Germany to Alsace Lorraine and te-exported free of duty. Contracts for electric power from the right bank must be continued for ten years For seven years, with a possible extension to ten, the ports of Keil and Strassbourg shall be administered as a single unit by a Franch Administrator appointed and supervised by the Central Central Khine Commission. Property rights will be safeguarded in both ports and equality of treatment as respects traffic: assured to the nationals, vessels and goods of every country. Contracts between the Alsace-Lorrainers and the Germans are maintained save for France's right to annul on grounds of public interest Judgments of Courts hold in certain classes of trades, while in others a Judicial Consequatur is first required. Political con- demnations during the war are null and void, and the obligation to re-pay war fires is established as in "ather parts of an Allied territory.

Various classes adjust the general provisions of the Treaty to the special conditions of Alsace-Lorraine, certain matters. of execution being left to Conventions to be made between France and Germany.

GERMAN-AUSTRIA.

The entire independence of German-Austria is recognised by Germany.

Czecho-Slovakia.Germany recognises the entire independ- ance of the Czecho-Slovak State, including the autonomous territory of the Luthenians south of the Carpathians and accepts the frontiers of this State 3.5 they may" determined. which, in the case of the German frontier, shall follow the old frontier of Bohemia in 1914. The usual stipulations as to acquistion and change of nationality follow.

Poland.-Germany cedes to Poland the greater part of Upper Sileata, Posen and the

Provinces of West Prussia on the left bank of the Vistula. A Field Boundary Commission of seven, five representing the Allied and Associated Powers and one each representing Poland and Germany, shall be constituted within fifteen days of pence to delimit this boundary. Such special provisions as are necessary to protect racial or religious minorities shall be laid down in a subsequent Treaty between the Allied and Associated Powers and Poland.

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Colonies and Overseas Possessions-Germany renounces, in favour of the Allied and Associated Powers her Overseas possessions. with all rights and titles therein. All movable and immovable property belonging to the German Empire or to any German State. shall pass to the Government exercising authority thereat. These Governments may make whatever provisions seem suitable for the repatriation of German nationals, and as to conditions on which Gar man subjects of European origin shall reside, held property or carry on business. Germany undertakes to pay reparation for damage suf- fered by French nationals in the Cameroons or its frontier zone through acts of the German civil and military authorities and of individual Germans from 1st January 1900, to 1st August, 1914 Germany renounces all rights under the Convention of 4th November, 1911, and 29th September, 1912 and undertakes to pay to France, in accordance with the estimate presented and approved by the Reparation Commission" all deposits, credits, advances etc., thereby secured. Germany undertakes to accept-and observe any provisions by the Allied and Associated Powers as to well as to the trade in arms and spirits in Africa, as General Act of Berlin of 1885, and the General Act of Brussels of 1890. Diplomatic protection to the inhabitants of the former Geman Colonies is to be given by the Governments exercising authority.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

ALLIED WARNING TO ITALY.

ALL ATEMPTS AT SETTLEMENT FAIL

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Paris, April 26.

London have been willing to stand by the Treaty supporting the The British and French Delegations" signatories to the Pact of Italian claims in Istria and Dalmatia, giving Fiume to the Croats, as laid down in the Peace Treaty.

The Italians were told clearly by the British and French, as the friends of Italy, that in their opinion Italy was mistaken in insisting on the letter of the Treaty. Nevertheless, Italy stood out over Fiume, rejecting every one of the innumerable formulae examined by the Council of Four which did not ensure sovereignty over Fiume. French Peace Conference circles hold the view that if Italy, in spite of all advice, stands out for Fiume, it is she who will have broken the Pact of London-Haras.

DEMAND NOT INCLUDED IN TREATY.

Paris, April 24.

in French official citcles the view is expressed that "France might be forced to adhere to the Pact of London, not making a separate peace to which Italy would not be a party,

delegates are quite ready to honour their signature. The present deadlock caused by the Italian demand concerning Fiume is not included in the Treaty, Italy having recognised the right of the Croats to Fiume mes

East Frussia-The southern and eastern frontier of East Prussia, as facing Poland, is to be fixed by plebiscites, the first in the Regency of Alleastin-between the southern frontier of East Prussia and the -norther frontier of Regierungsbesirk As signatories to the Pact of London, the French and British Allenstin. from where it meets Poland, Germany.

and Danzig to assure suitable railroad communication across German territory on the right bank of the Vistula between Poland and Danzig, while Potand shall grant free passage from East Prussia to Germany. The north-eastern corner of East Prussia. about Memel, is to be ceded by Germany to the Associated Powers, the former agreeing to accept the settlement made, especially as regards the nationality of the inhabitants, to move out within fifteen days of peace and the territories be placed under an International Commission of five members appointed by the Five Allied and Associated Powers, with the particular duty of arranging for a free, fair and secret vote. The Commission will report the results of the plebiscites to the Five Powers, with a recommendation for the boundary, and will terminate its work as soon as the boundary has been laid down and the new authorities

set up.

The Five Allied and Associated Powers will draw up regulations assuring to East Prussia full and equitable access to, and use of the Vistula. "A subsequent Convention, of which the terms will be fixed by the Five Allied and Associated Powers, will be entered into between the boundary between East and West Prussia to its junction with the boundary between the circles of Oletsko and Angersburg, thence to the norther boundary of Oletsko to its junction with the present frontier. and the second in the area comprising the circles of Stuhm and Rosenburg and the parts of the circles of Marienburg and Marienwerder east of the Vistula. In each case, German troops and authorities will stop.

DANZIG.

Danzig and the district immediately about it is to by consti- tuted into "a Free City of Danzig." Under guarantee of the League of Nations, a High Commissioner appointed by the League and a Resident at Danzing shall draw up a Constitution in agreement with the duly-appointed representatives of the city, and shall deal, in the first instance, with all differences arising between the city and Poland. The actual boundaries of the city shall be delimited by a Commission appointed within six months from peace, and to include three representatives chosen by the Allied and Associated Powers and one each by Germany and Poland..

THE FATE OF KIAÚCHAU..

JAPAN'S REQUEST ACCEDED TO.

Paris, April 26:

The Big Three have definitely settled the question of Kiauchsu according to the Japanese view, Japan keeping the free disposal of

Kiauchau.

A clause in the preliminaries of the Peace Treaty will impose on Germany the cession of Kiauchau to Japan, it being understood that Japan will later return it to China. Other agreements between the Japanese and the Chinese Governments are still to be kept.- Haras

Paris, April 24.

HOW THE JAPANESE ARE OBSTRUCTING SOLUTIONS.

Little progress, has been made by the Council of Three in solving the question of the Shantung Peninsula. The present situation is a complete deadlock between the Chinese and Japanese claims. Japan does not seem inclined to envisage the arrival of the Germans at Versailles or the presentation to them of the Peace Treaty until the Peace Conference has definitely accepted the Japanese principle that all the German rights in the Shantung are finally vested in Japan.--Hatas

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It is reported that a new Indian (Punjabi) Regiment will arrive in the Colony to-morrow.

Up to the time of going to press, no news has been received of the Paris, April 26, Admiral Beatty and suite were present at the brilliant demon-refloating of the O. S. K. Joshin Maru, which is presumably still stration in the Sorbonne in honour of the English victorious deet.

The French Minister of Marine paid

a wholehearted tribute of aground outside Swatow. appreciation.

A demonstrative welcome was accorded to the British warships on arrival at the French ports, which was a fresh and gratifying A Convention, the terms of which shall be fixed by the five proof of the strong and sincere affection linking France to Great Allied and Associated Powers, shall be concluded between Poland Britain-Haras. and Danzig, which shall include Danzig within the Polish

Paris, April 24. Customs frontiers, though with a free area in the port; Paris gave an enthusiastic welcome to Admiral Beatty and the ensure to Poland the use of all the city's contingent of officers and men from the British Squadrons now visit waterways, docks and other port facilites, the control and admin-ing Cherbourg and Brest. M. Poincare conferred on Admiral Beatty istration of the Vistula and the whole through railway system with the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour. Admiral Beatty visited in the city, and postal telegraphic and telephonic communication the tomb of Napoleon at the Invalides.--Horas. between Poland and Danzig; provide against discriminetion against the Poles within the city, and place its foreign relations and the diplomatic protection of its citizens abroad in charge of Poland.

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Amongst the passengers who left by the Empress of Russia, to-day, were Mr. and Mrs. Hurley, Mr. J. M. Jamieson, Sir Ellis Kadoorie, Mr.

The frontier between Germany and Denmark is to be fixed The Indian Army has behaved splendidly throughout and Mrs., Kring. Mr. and in accordance with the wishes of the population, a sate being taken the present trouble. Some Indians behaved magnificently in Mrs. Aitken, Lient Chester, Mr. în Northern Schleswig 38 2 whole and in portions their attempts to help to Government. For example, at one and Mrs. R. M. Dyer, Mr. and of Central Schleswig by Communies. Ten days place in the Punjab an Indian carried a wounded European four Mrs. H. J. Gedge, Mr. C. S. from peace,.. the German. troops and authorities miles to a place of safety. Many who prominently participated in Gubbay, Mr. R. A. Gubbay and must evacuate the regions north of the line running from the mouth the recent mischief are now apparently extremely anxious that all Mr. R. E. Belilios. of the Schleit, south of Aappel, Schleswig and Friedrichstadt, along trouble should cease.

the Eider to the North Sea south of Tonning, and the Workmen's and Soldiers' Councils in the zone must be dissolved. During the voting, the zone will be under charge of an International Commission of five members, of whom the Norwegian and Swedish Governments will be invited to choose two. The Commission will temporarily have general powers of administration. After the result of the voting has been 'declared the Danish Government

may occupy those territories which have opted for Denmark, and Gormany shall renounce ber sovereign rights in these territories. All inhabitants will then acquire Danish nationality, with certain exceptions. Provisions are made for individual change of nationality, under: cettain conditions.

HELIGOLAND.

The fortifications, military establishments and harbours of the islands of Heligoland and Dune are to be destroyed under the supervision of the Allies by German labour and at Germany's expense. They are not to be reconstructed, nor are any similar works to be constructed in the future.

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TO-DAY'S CHINESE TELEGRAMS.

Chinese Commercial News Service.) LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN THE NORTH.

FLEAS FOR THE STUDENT DEMONSTRATIONS.

Shanghai, May 7. The Peace Conference met together yesterday morning but did not consider any outstanding questions. They only discussed the Shantung question and decided to telegraph to the Paris delegates that they must fight and not sign the Peace Treaty.

Tang Shao-yi also telegraphed to Chu Sal-chong, asking him not to punish the students too severely, because they were really moved by patriotism, otherwise it would create serious trouble.

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break up the Peace Conference. **** BECTION 4: POLITICAL GLAUBES OUTSIDE EUROPE.

German Eights" outside Europe. Outside Europe, Germany renounces all rights, titles and privileges as to her own or her Allies territories to all Allied and Associated Powers and undertakes to sccept whatever measures are taken by the Five Allied Powers in relation thereto.

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