PARIS, 4:05 p. m.—The council of four, at the meeting today, decided to refer the German notes on labor and war to experts for an opinion instead of answering them immediately as was done with the first two communications from the German delegation.
Sonnino Consults Col. House.
PARIS.—Baron Sonnino, Italian foreign minister, held a conference today with Col. E. M. House, of the American peace delegation. The conferees went over the Italian situation with a view to reaching a basis of adjustment before the Austrians arrive. The conference occurred at a luncheon in which Col. House was Baron Sonnino's guest.
Preparing Austrian Peace Treaty.
PARIS.—The peace treaty with Austria is nearing completion, and the official summary is being prepared. Although not so stated in the treaty, the new Austrian frontier is the one designated by the secret treaty of London, giving Italy all of the strategic heights and defensive passages.
Expect Austrians Wednesday.
PARIS.—The French foreign office having been informed that the Austrian peace delegation might be expected to arrive Wednesday, the work is being hastened on the delegation's quarters at St. German-en-Laye, where the palace of Francis I is being put in order for the reception of the visitors.
Germans Still Ranting.
BERLIN, Sunday.—(By Associated Press.)—"Germany has seized and unfurled a new banner on which is inscribed President Wilson's 14 points which the president has apparently deserted," said Frederick Ebert, the German president, in a statement today to the Associated Press.
Korea Wants Independence.
PARIS.—A petition from the Korean people and nation asking liberation from Japan was submitted to the peace conference today by representatives. The petition also asks Korea's recognition as a.  In independent state and the nullification of the treaty of August, 1910, with Japan. President Wilson to Visit Brussels. 