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EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

- THE PEACE TERMS.

Paris, May 14

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

The Council of Four has a plan of action ready, includ- ing a stringent blockade if Germany refuses to sign the Treaty. It is also decided that the economic restrictions will be maintained regarding Hungary so long as the political situation there remains unsettled. The Fiume problem is still unsolved. The French view is that the maximais for which Italy now can hope is the declaration of Fiame as D' free city with a Commission from the League of Nations as to its administration. It is reliably reported that the “ chief clause of the Treaty with Turkey will establish Con- stantinople as an independent city under the jurisdiction of the League of Nations. Criticism on the Treaty with Ger- many constinues in the French presa. "Many crities agree in declaring that the League of Nations as outlined in the Covenant is only a. League of Governments Wellington Koo, the Chinese. Minister at Washington and leader of the Chinese delegation at the Peace Conference, denies the report that he promised President Wilson not to oppose, the Council of Three's decision as to Kiaochan. Hundreds of cablegrams from Chinese all over the world continue to arrive at the headquarters of the Chinese delegation urging the Chinese delegates not to sign. --Havas."

Paris, May 15.

Lord Milner is appointed President of the Commission for dealing with the Italian colonial claims.

It is understood the Italians have strongly recommend- ed settlement of the Fiame question by direct intercourse With the Togo-Slava.

Replying to Count Rantzau's note on labour 31. Clemenceao stated the Allies were convinced that such solutions would be rendered easier "in the future when people's minds were free from the fear of war and industry was relieved of the burden of armaments imposed upon it by German militarism. The Allies were of opinion that their decisions would obviate the "solicitude of the German delegation for the cause of social justies and secure realisation of reforms which the classes have more than ever right to expect after the cruel trial to which the world has been subjected during the past ine years.

Four notes bare been received from the German delega- tion, M. Clemencean, President Wilson and Signor Orlando are considering the replies, which will be transmitted to the Germans as soon as Mr. Lloyd George has approved of them.

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Paris, May 17.

Count Rantzau has sent M. Clemenceau a new note re- garding the Saar, propusing German co-operation in working the coalfeld Subsequently he went to Spa to meet the technical experts from Berlin. He returns on May 19..

Berlin, May 17.

The Armistice Commission at Spa has protested alleging that the British censorship of the West Rhenish newspapers has not permitted free publication of the discussions on the Peace Tenas and requesting removal of the restrictions.

Paris, May 13.

Ce half the time allotted to the Germans to frame any amendments to the text of the Peace Terms has been wasted in notes. Only seven days remain for them to study the technical details of the Anancial, commercial and economic clauses so as to suggest alterations which might render their execation easier for the Germans, General Pershing was asked what America would do in case of the Germans not signing the treaty. He replied that America would play her part whatever it might be.

The Suprerae Economic Council in Paris has provided arrangements tu remove the blockade against Germany completely as soon as Germany has formally accepted the Treaty of Peace. Havas.

Berlin. May 13.

The Police president has denounced anti-Ally demonstra tions and warns that he will suppress excesses with the utmost severity.

Berlin. May 16

A deputation from the regions affected by the Peace Terms met Herf Schiedematin, who said the Government was continuously discussing counter-proposals, which were “. unrestrictedly based on President Wilson's fourteen principles.

London, May 10.

Reuter learns that besides the military measures decided upon by the Allies if Germany does not sign the Peace Treaty, economic steps are also settled," the effect of which will be to reimpose the blockade most completely. On the other hand the Supreme Economic Council has arranged to raise the blockade if Germany signs and so gives an earnest of her intention to carry out the Peace Terms. ·

Paris, May 16, The Council of Foreign Ministers is working out sub- sidiary details of the new Austrian frontiers. It is not anticipated that the Treaty will be ready for presectation to the Austrians before May 21.

It may be assumed that the treaties with Turkey and Bulgaria, to which the United States, which did not declare war against these countries, will not be a party, will not be dealt with until the treaties with Germany and Austria are signed. Quite probably they will be negotiated and signed at Constantinople. Salonika or other convenient town in the Near East.

The Allied Commissions are studying the questions of how much Austria can be made to pay, and her fatare militarily, also payment for the foodstuffs. sent to Austria It is expected that credentials will be exchanged early next

week.

The British, French and Italian delegates met the Austriana for the first time at Saint Germain and discussed the revictualling of Austria.

The Council of Foreign ministers has adopted the Com- mission's report on the Bulgarian frontiers.

The Austrian Treaty is nearly completed The clauses un responsibilities for the war are practically a duplicate of the Germna Treaty, but the ex-Emperor Karl is not arraigned. A clause provides that Austria pay a twentieth of the German indemnity, namely five thousand million zárka.

Marshal Foch visits Coblenz and then will leave for Cologne and thence for Aix-la-Chapelle. Marshal Foch is. paying a visit of inspection, but his arrival at this time has special significance, for the German people. The Entente will insist upon the terms of Peace being signed. The German plenipotentiaries will likely ask for a longer delay than the 15 days allowed for consideration of the Treaty. Delay will be refused. The Foreign Affails Committee of the Chamber of Deputies has asked the Government to "communicate immediately the full text of the Treaty, the summary given out being comidered too brief."

London, May 16. 1 Lord Curzon in his speech at Caxton Hall said he aspected the German shrieks and protestations weza very much to order and to be expected of those who had been "Kerneant in Azzresion, pitiem în victory, insolent in defent. - (Cheers). If Germany refused to sign the Allies were pre- We still had the sovi mufficient military forese: to not be long ferred. ke

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Speaking at Newcastle Mr. Asquith said it was a falso. test of the Peace Treaty to ask how it compared with the tarms victorious Germany would have exacted. A German peace would have meant everything that could morally humiliate, that could be a permanent serfdom upon a race and the free economic political development of peoples. That could not be a model to which we should wy to con-- form. The League of Nations should be set up without avoidable delay.

It is understood the Allies have decided that the full test of the Pence Treaty banded the German delegation be published immediately.

Paris, May 17.

The Irish American delegation asked Mr. Lansing to request the British Government to grant Falera, Griffith, and Plunkett safe conducts to come to Paris to submit their case to the Pence Conferetice.

THE TRANS-ATLANTIC FLIGHT.

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London, May 19. Representative British ainnen, interviewed, are stinted in their praise of America's great feat in flying the Atlantic, marking an era of progress in aviation. They. declare it is at object lesson for the British authorities, who left it to private British enterprise with little assistance. available to attempt the fight, whereas the American Gor- ernment considered it worth a national effort. Thus the Americans had the advantage of a patrolled course with practically no risk to the pilots, whereas for the British airmen, with a longer route, it was a question of life or death. The official weather report last evening showed that con- ditions in the North Atlantic were most unfavourable, a eale prevailing with heavy seas.

THE RUSSIAN SITUATION.

Paris, May 16

In Allied circles in Paris attention is occupied by the progress of the Anti-Bolshevist troops, the Soviet. Goyer- ment being now in an iron rings There is under considera- tion the immediate supply of foodstuffs to the Russian territories in Anti-Bolshevist hands. Japan is said to be anxious to recognize the Kolchak Government, abo in France there is a strong sentiment in his favor. American circles have the same opinion, although there is some fear that the Kolchak Government might eventually re-establish imperialiszn.

Japan has recognised the Koltelak Government. Koltchak's friends in Paris declare it is in the interest of Japan to maintain friendly terms with the Siberian Govern- ment, notably because Japan's supply of iron comes from Siberia.

Berlin, May 17.

The Georgian Bareas announces that the Russian Bolshevista attacked the northern frontier of Georgia for the third time but were repulsed. Three thousand were prisoncred, and a number of guns and machine guns and eight millica roubles were taken.

Louden, May 17.

A War Office commanique states that General Maynard. "reports that a Bolshevik force on the morning of May 9 attacked our positions at Bolelskaya and Maselga, on the southern shore of Lake Segozero. Our outposts checked the enemy until we were enabled to take up defensive positions. We then organised counter attacks against both enemy Banks, which were carried out, with great dash and complete success. The enemy fed south to Ostreche, suffering many casualties including between 45 and 50 killed. We prisoner. ed a few and book four-machine guns. Our casualties were slight. Russian troops led by a few British officers entirely gained this success, We further advanced May 15 south- wards along the Murmansk railway. The enemy occupied a series of ridges whereon trenches and dugouts had been constructed. The nature of the ground necessitated our carrying the first line of defence frontally, whereafter wo oatmanoenvred the enemy from the remaining defence Enes. The enemy suffered appreciably. A mixed company of the King's Royal Rifle Corps and Rife Brigade and a company of Middlesex showed splendid'dash and enthusiasm. French field guns mounted on railway trucks largely helped το keep our casualties low. We have now reached a point just porth of Lake Onega, where the Peryenat Slumbashski road-meets the railway.

BELGIUM'S RECONSTRUCTION.

Brussels, Hay 16.

The ex-Cabinet Minister, Mr. Herbert Samuel, special British Commissioner to Belgium with the object of facilitat ing reconstruction, told Benter in za interview, after emphasising Britain's own tremendous war losses, debts and loans, that Britain would shortly remove all restrictions on the export of raw materials and Belgian manufacturers would be placed on the same footing as British regarding Aus.. tralian zinc and ore. It was advisable for Belgium to open credits not only in Canada and United States but in India and other British dominions from which raw materials could' be imported. In order to avoid depreciation of the pound sterling. the British Government was willing to help Belgiu therein. Britain was taking other steps to avoid deprecia- tion of the trane. In order to help reconstruction, the British Admiralty was undertaking the work of rebuilding the ports of Zeebrugge and Ostend almost entirely with Belgian labour. Great British shipping" lines were con- sidering the question of making Antwerp a port of call.

MR. LLOYD GEORGE IN FRANCE.

Paris," May 16.

Mr. Lloyd George has gone on a visit to the Britisk - army of occupation on

the Rhine.

Paris, May 17. Mr. Lloyd George, accompanied by Lord Reading, re turned after limiting his visit to the Bomme battlefield region. The Premier particularly went over the areas where the Welsh division distinguished itself

THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS.

London, May 16.

The first meeting of the League of Nations will be held in Washington in the Autumn,

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