Berlin, Nov. 19.
The contention in the French Chamber that the Allied Powers are not required to return the colonies to Germany "because they were not stolen but conquered during the wor by the force of arms, French blood. being shed for their possession," is seized upon as an "interesting and dangerous. the by this: morning': Issue of the joersen Zeitung."
In maintaining this view, France. says the paper, is opposing' German Tegal claims with an argument of force, which in the French eyes, has jereated a legal right to the colonics. "This reasoning signifies merely that France rejects the method of negotiation and recommends that of force." states the paper.
"Germany has always declared that! the colonial question needs not lead to war and has appealed only to the principles of justice and a feeling ¢f) {decency as the present possessors the former German colonies were ashamed even during the hour of victory to annex the colonies outright They preferred the figleat of the mandate system to cover their im-
"War" Breaks Out in Czech Ukraine Budapest, Nov. 19.
Persistent reports flooded this city today that Sighting has broken out in Carpatho-Ukraine, reportedly cent ring In the districts of Huszt and Nagyszollos—United. Press.
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