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GERMANS AND PEACE.

Berlin, May 1.

During a huge Socialist peace treats protest demonstra- on at the Wilhelmplatz aeroplanes overhead threw down leadets. Herr Scheidemann in a speech hoped, through counter-proposals, to attain peace by understanding which. would only be possible if Germany is included in the League of Nations as an equal The League was a necessity, but in its present form it made the Germans 'slaves. He 'con- chaded by calling for cheers for the League of Nations Subsequent speeches were interrupted by an Independent Socialist, procession crossing the Wilhelmplatz coming from the Lustgarten where sparches of protest against the Treaty demanded a speedy world revolution?

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Paris. May 1.

Owing to the nature of recent speeches and inspired newspaper articles Conference cireles expect the Germany to put up the bluff of refusing to sign the treaty, climbing down only when they see the game is up

Versailles, May 21.

Coant Bantzaa has requested, a prolongation of the time limit in order to enable the German delegation to com- plete, further notes dealing with the territorial question in the East, Alsace Lorraine and the occupied regions, the earrying out of Germany's reparation obligations, the question of labour legislation and the treatment of German. private property in enemy countries and also the observa- tions of the German Government on the peace terras

It is rumoured that Count Rantzau bas asked Herr „Deraburg to replace him.'

Paris, May 21.

An official message: says: The Germans have been granted an extension to the 29th. May for the submission of their observations on the Peace Treaty.

It is expected the Allies will take a week to study the German counter-proposals. Thus if the Germans are allowed three or four days to examine the definitive text, signature may be expected on 10th Jane.

Cologne, May 21.

General Sir William Robertsun is to-day visiting the Americans at Coblenz and confers with the Belgian Com mand to-morrow. It is no secret that the Allied troops are everywhere ready for an inmediate forward move in case of necessity. It is noteworthy, however, that the German papers recently have a moderate tone.

GERMAN PROPOSALS.

Paris. May 2 The German proposals for a League of Nations and International Labour Charter are published. The former generally agrees with the Allied scheme but includes a number of proposals which the Conference Commission consider showry and have been already discarded ar in- practitable. The Allied reply has been drafted but not yet presented. It will point out the impracticability of the innovations,

New York, May 2

The Berlin correspondent of the Associated Press has received an authorised statement from the German Govern- ment declaring that Germany declines to sign the Peace Terms because they spell the economie destruction, politica! dishonour and moral degradation of the German ration for generations. The terms do not contain a single trace of President Wilson's programine. America must intervene and put the fourteen points through, or declare that she is anable or does not wish to do so.

Copenhagen. May 2

Contrary to the semi-official report cabled earlier... Danish correspondents in Berlin state that the demonstra- tion on the Wilhelmplatz was attraded by only five thousand. without enthusiasm, while at least a hundred thousand were present with the Independent Socialists at the Lust- garten, in favour of signing peace.

THE PRISONERS OF WAR

London. May

In the House of Commons at question time Mr. Bonar La reiterated inability to afford an opportunity of discus- sinn of the Peace Treaty before the German answer hast been received or their action was known. He emphasised that this decision was the outrome of a discussion by the Big Five. Ratification would not take place until the House had approved the treaty. Mr. Bottomley endeavouT ed to move the adjournment hereon but was unsuccessful. Replying to the German note as regards prisoners of war the "Associated Governments decline to release those guilty of crimes and penal offences. They point cut that the Germans make no specific suggestions respecting allevia tion of the treatment of prisoners, whereas the Allies always sera palously observed the rules of war and dictates of humanity therennent. Consequently they fail to see what alleviations are possible. As regards restitution of personal property, information about the missing, and care of graves, the Allies give complete assurances, but as regards the demand for full reciprocity, they point out that a parallel does not exist and therefore the reciprocity claim does not arise. The Allies are prepared to do what is possible to return prisoners in good condition, but the demands of their own nationala and the liberated territories will probably make it impossible to apply the desired clothing. Finally the Allies agree to the establishment of a Repatriation Com- mission immediately Peace is signed.

ITALY'S DEMANDS.

Paris, May 21,

Signor Orlando has gone to Italy in order, the "Matin" says, to obtain the sanction of the Italian Cabinet to a "módus vivendi" whereby Italy will renounce her claim under the Treaty of London to territories Inhabited by 150,000 Tago-Slava in exchange for recognition of the principle of Italian sovereignty at Fiume where Italy will give very considerable economic and political guarantees and allow all interested parties, to share in the local government

Rome, May 91.

Signor Orlando, from Paris, moet the Cabinet at the frontier and said the Italias delogation at Paris was still "inspired by the declarations of the Government of April 29.

The Cabinet has decided to appoint fresh delegates to replace the thres who recently resigned.

Signor Orlando has returned to Faris.

Paris, May 21. The question of Frume and Dalmatia is still unsettled.

TURKEY'S FATE:

Paris, May 21.

"of Turkey is undecided.

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THE TRADE WAR

At a luncheon at the British Empire Club, yesterday, Lord Sydenham, presiding, mored a resolution that it is desirable to hold a British Empire Exhibition in, 1991 as an expression of Imperial unity- and as a means for the promotion of commerce and industry throughout the Empire. In the course of his speech Lord Sydenham said we must look to the vast undeveloped resources of the Empire to If restore the badly shaken fabric of our industrial life.

we could not retain and increase our oversen, trade we would be faced with grave economic dithealties. We had to meet competition, especially of the United States and Japan, but a united Empire would enable us to do so.

Lord Blyth, seconding, recalled that be was Organixing Chairman of the Franco-British Exhibition and the Japanese "Krhibition." Lord Hardinge told him during the war that

the friendly feeling between France, Japan and Britain was, largely due to these Exhibitions.

Mr. W. Hughes said the desirability of the Exhibition' was obvious. What precisely, was the policy of the Govern ment of this country as regards Imperial trade he did pok know. No Englishman present could tell him. The electors: of Britain must make up their minds what they really wanted. Such an Exhibition would be one way of convincing Doubt- ing Thomases all over the Empire. «

Sir Joseph Ward said that the Dominions looked to the Motherland to give them a lead in the post war fight for supremacy. The fact bad-to be feed that the United States and Japan had secured Germany's pre-war trade and mach of the British trade. The proposed Exhibition would be a great stimulas to the development of Imperial trade. Sir George Porley emphasised the importance of develop- ing Imperial trade, for the war had shown the importance

of keeping our resources in our own hands.

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Sir E. Bowring said that Newfoundland was prepared

to do her utmost to make the Exhibition a success.

Sir R. Hadfield thought it might be diffent to hold an Exhibition without the help of other countries. but he agreed it would be more satisfactory if the Exhibition could" be connned to the Empire.

The resolution was adopted.

TO HELP BRITISH TRADE.

London, May

In the House of Goumons Sir S. J. G. Hoare moved the appointment of a committed to carry out the recommenda- tions of the Civil Service Commission and reform the foreign consular and diplomatic services. Mr. Olynes seconded. Lt. Col Archer Stec, supporting, suggested. that the Dominions be asked to help financially in maintain.... ing a unified consular service representative of the Empire. Lient. Colonel Murray hoped the Government would, en- courage candidates from the Dominions.

Sir A.D. Steel Maitland replied that property qualifica- tion was a necessity for nätination. A separate examins- tion for Foreign Office candidates would be abolished. The future pay for diplomatic and consular posts would enable the holders to maintain their positions properly. The. General and Levant services would be merged into one. possibly also the Siamese, but the Chinese and Japanese services would remain separate. The suggested amaigama- tion of the foreign and diplomatic services with the consular service and Department of Overseas Trade was uncommonly difficult. The Government had decided to reconsider the position of the Overseas Trade Department in the light of the happenings of the past few years. A committee would be established to take evidence immediately. It was hoped considerably to increase the number of salaried consular posts, which would be confined to Britishers, and it was most probable that the unpaid posts" would be similarly confined. Referring to the Dominioners in the Service Sir S. D. Stee! Maitland mentioned this a Canadian was about to go to Washington as, British Commercial Attache.

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BRITISH FINANCE.

London, May, 21.

In the House of Commons during the resumed debate on the Finance Bih Sir E. Carson said the nature of the reception of the Budget by the Dominions was worth millions in money. Lord Hugh Cecil said the political advantage of the Preference proposals far outweighed any theoretical economic disadvantages. The Bill passed its second reading. unanimously.

In the House of Commons Çol W. Ashley asked if Overseas Dominions and Colonies would be offered similar services. Hr. J. W. Pratt replied that the question of bow sach assistance can be rendered was now being considered. He hoped to announce the decision very shortly.

THE BOARD OF TRADE.

London, May 9.

The Times" publishes an official announcement that Sir Albert Stanley's resignation owing to ilhealth may be expected shortly. Sir Auckland Geddes, who is temporarily in charge of the Board of Trade, will be definitely appointed President of the Board. The McGill University has agreed to the request of the British Government that bis appoint- ment as Principal of the University do not take effect for another year.

BOLSHEVIKS REFUSE FOOD.

Paris, May 22

The situation regarding Russia bas modified owing to Lecin's refusal of the proferred food supplies by the Allies conditional on the Bolsheviks' ceasing hostilities against the Allies and other Russian Governments. The Allies are reconsidering the situation and will possibly recognise the" Koltchak and other anti-Bolshevik Eussian Governments.

STRIKE ON THE SUEZ.

LoEdon, May 22

In the House of Commons at question-time Mr. Harmg. worth stated that Sir Edmund Allenly reported that a strike of the employes of the Suez Canal Company broke out on May 12 and subsequently all the workers at Port Said struck. The strike has now spread to Suez. In view of its vital importance the Suez Canal service must be maintained. This is now being ensured with naval and military saristar

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