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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 27, 1918
Page
5
News brief reports a failed sailors revolt in Germany while President Wilson travels in London seeking diplomatic avenues amid postwar upheaval. Details remain fragmentary but indicate political tension and Allied oversight of German pacification efforts.
Telegraph report from Berlin describes a mutiny within the garrison as sailors clash with government forces. Royal stables captured by troops and mutinous sailors surrender. Civilians assist, Red Castle seized, military commander arrested, and the Kaiser’s war speech delivered from the castle balcony before damage.
Copenhagen dispatch reports German Socialists demand church rights abolition. Herr Spaan of the Catholic Centre Party urges church adherents to resist the Socialists. Berlin confirms Liepknecht suffers ophthalmia and rests in the Kaiser's palace, using the royal box by the Soviet Congress venue.
Frederick Smith reports from Berlin that Germany shows three phases as it nears peace. A genuine but incomplete revolution, strain from returning soldiers, and fears of famine. Inflation, influenza, and widespread mortality plague unproductive areas. Smith warns bread shortages threaten women and children this winter without aid.
United Press Berlin dispatch notes crowded streets and theatres on Christmas Day. Despite some poverty and food shortages, no one starved. Cafes and confectioners flaunted gaudy sweets while soldiers appeared better fed than civilians.
The United Press coblenz correspondent reports a large quantity of food supplies were stolen by the German population from American camps. The commandant ordered a search and seizure of all houses.
Herr Scheidemann said in New York that Germany will soon establish a stable constitutional government. He claimed Sparcism is dying and Germany will quell disorders, aligning with Wilson's principles and ready to engage with Britain and the United States.
Berlin advices report a draft for a new German Republic with a President chosen by the people, a Cabinet appointment power, and a Second Chamber like the U.S. Senate. The plan would give the President and Government broad powers while preserving state independence, including control of railways, posts and telegraphs, customs, and army. Fifteen states would form the confederation, with possible boundary changes.
President Wilson was greeted with astonishing crowds in London as he arrived. The King, Queen, and Princess accompanied Wilson in a motorcade through the city. He plans to consult British ministers Friday on further Allied operations in Russia and will depart England Tuesday next.
President Wilson in London replies to a Dover greeting saying nations must stand together through serious times and work toward a common purpose and understanding. He expresses gratification in aligning with those aiming to settle the great struggle and stresses reaching shared goals.
Paris dispatch reports from London that President Wilson will clearly define his stance on the Freedom of the Seas while in London. The New York Times correspondent notes the timing of the statement as December. The report emphasizes the developing position on maritime rights during wartime diplomacy.
Government Committee on postwar trade proposes first repair steps by boosting production and saving. It urges ceasing State borrowing and restoring a gold standard to curb credit. It calls for tariff policy clarity, rationing of inputs, disposal of national factories and surplus stores, and reserving part of new industrial shares for workers.
A New York report on Boxing Day welcomes American warships from England. It notes cooperation between American and British navies, claims Allied sea power deterred German action, and praises the unity between Britain and the United States in the North Sea.
New York reports a grand reception for battleships headed by Admiral Mayo as they arrived in harbor from European waters. The flotilla, with the Ariwood leading, drew a large crowd and celebratory response on December 26.
The Chicago Tribune reports that U S Shipping Guard officials have told British authorities of merchant marine terms. A twenty five percent freight rate cut is ordered to meet English rates, with a similar further cut expected. US plans no uniform wage scale, British wages remain higher, new American ships likely burners reducing fire-room staff. Washington confirmation on the rate reduction is not yet assured.
The Times Paris correspondent reports strong official anger in Russia as Allied governments refuse to intervene with a large military force.
Dispatches from Vladivostock report Semenoff agrees to recognise the Kolchak regime if Kolchak retires in favor of General Honikine Hetman of the Don Cossacks.
Reports from Russia indicate mass enlistment in the Bolshevik Army as a means of subsistence. In three weeks of November, Petrograd and Moscow together recruited about 300000 men, with strict discipline and even death for minor theft.
Swedish consul from Reval arrived in Stockholm to request assistance against Bolshevik invasion of Estonia. He warned the Esthonian position was critical, but Foreign Minister said the Riksdag would not permit sending the Swedish army abroad. The consul is now seeking British help.
Dispatch from Berlin notes that except for a few ill men all American prisoners have been moved from Germany by General Harries who is aiding other Allied detainees. In North Prussia a camp held four thousand Serbian prisoners with inadequate food and clothing. A Romanian camp holds one hundred prisoners unable to depart for lack of shoes. The Russian case is dire with twelve hundred thousand prisoners stranded and facing hardships. many have been turned back by Bolsheviks and some who returned to Russia are in a Moscow area camp where daily deaths are reported and horses are taken away by conveyances.
Scavenias, ex-Danish Minister at Petrograd, reports Radek has set up a Moscow revolutionary school. Agitators from many nations including Chinese and Russians are being trained to return as missioners of revolution to their homeland.
Report arrives that American Consul Roger Treadwell was arrested in Tashkent by Bolsheviks on unknown charges. The State Department seeks his immediate release.
A fragment notes doctors taking their cure at Amaroa, described as the healthiest town in the Dominion, signaling a local health boast.
London dispatch states on December 26 that neutrals will not be represented at the peace conference. Instead they will submit claims against belligerents and a separate body will be created to handle Thom.
Advertising hinges on common sense and fair dealing, not luck. The Guardian wields its valuable circulation to deliver steady value and practical impact for buyers and sellers.
At Palmerston North December 27 large crowds saw day two of racing with Kelvin Hack Handicap won by Courtield over Penury Rose by half a length in 46 seconds. Hardley Arlington beat Zola by two lengths in 2 minutes 45 seconds with Kurapai scratched. Dusky Eye led President's Handicap by a length over Hydrus and Classification with Mustaine scratched. Gold Pro blem captured Highen Hack Handicap by a length and a half over Cotillion and Red Signal with Mouton Ivanova scratched.
The Canterbury Park meeting accepts entries for the Amateur Handicap and several two mile and one mile events. Notable entrants include Our Goldie, Jean Dillondsee, Best Boy, House awaid, Cathedral Chimes, Admiral Wood, Agathos, Emilius, Sungod, and Rabing notable horses across multiple handicaps. The list records weights in seconds and declares the forthcoming racing program with stewarded entries.
A Wellington member of the New Zealand Mounted Rifles in a Rest Camp at Ferry Post recounts the Jordan valley experience and malaria. He cites heavy Turkish losses, the Jerusalem retreat, and Allenby’s celebrated drive while predicting potential redeployment to France.
Many children suffer from constipation, often mistaken for stupidity in lessons. Chamberlain's Tablets are described as mild and gentle, an ideal medicine for children, said to relieve even chronic constipation. Available everywhere.
Christmas shopping boosted Ashburton as townspeople and visitors filled the streets past 9 pm with toy emporiums drawing families for Father Christmas. Bands from the Eighth South Canterbury Regiment and Salvation Army provided seasonal music.
A reader appeals to the editor to condemn the act of vandalism in which two to three dozen flags were stolen from decorations placed on a verandah. The flags were nailed high under the roof, suggesting deliberate effort.
In Dunedin Sir James Allen said the government should consider subsidies only with great care for permanent memorials. He favored local grass plots with artist designed tributes to pass the war spirit to future generations, stressing citizen initiative and worthy embodiment over expense. The minister suggested government help mainly in funding artists.
The spell of fine weather has ripened ont crops in various parts of the County. In lighter lands many have been cut and are in stock. Hay making is in full progress with reports of exceptionally heavy crops, many containing a large percentage of clover.
For soreness from hard exercise or injury Chamberlain's Pain Calm is praised for fast relief. The liniment is highly regarded for rheumatism and sold widely.
Lord Weir urges a unified air policy and civil aviation under government direction. A new era of aviation would follow WWI with an International Air Conference to discuss flying standards and meteorology. Britain already had aircraft capable of 1200 mile non stop flight and rapid sea landings, signaling a vast peacetime air industry.
London December 22 A Copenhagen correspondent to the Daily Express says Germany is secretly preparing air superiority after the war. War factories are being converted to aircraft plants as hangars and aerodromes rise in major towns. The plan centers circuits in Berlin expanding to foreign services including New York. Massive planes are designed with the largest near £100,000. German business leaders now forecast a future in the air.
The Telia de Paris reports a conference in Paris early next year to discuss future international navigation, preventing airspace violations, and stopping planes from being converted into bombers. Results to be accepted by Germany in the Peace Treaty.
The Press Dureau reports a Handley Page aeroplane en route to the East has reached Egypt after weather forced stopovers in Sicily and Malta with a night on each island.
Christchurch December 27 Canterbury Aviation Company opened its aerodrome to the public for a flying exhibition an air race and passenger flights. Fourteen people took passenger flights at about 500 feet as crowds enjoyed trick flying and a race. Director Robert Bell made his maiden flight and looked forward to future events.
The steamer Salvor reached Wellington after stopping at Paneete in late November during a severe influenza outbreak. The crew distributed medical supplies ashore, treated the sick, helped with burials, and hauled coal to refuel the bunkers, enduring heavy illness but leaving with 190 tons aboard and five tons remaining on arrival.
The Department of Agriculture will send a Dairy Division member soon to the United States and Canada to study methods of preparing milk products such as milk powder and sugar of milk.
Travel tip advises carrying Chamberlain's Cough and Diarrhea Remedy on hot day journeys as water and climate changes may trigger attacks. It cannot be bought on board steamers or trains and should be stocked everywhere.
In London on December 46 the Labour Party, numerically the largest group in the Commons outside the Coalition, intends to claim official opposition status. Labour Privy Counsellors will take seats on the front opposition bench.
A letter from a Friedrick resident reveals claims that Marshal Foch is seriously ill and often accompanied by a doctor. The note suggests the so-called master plan attributed to Marshal Koch may be affected by Foch’s frail condition.
The North China Daily News claims a vast illicit operation of morphia and Indian opium in China, alleging eighteen tons imported from Japan and distributed by Japanese officials and peddlers across Chinese regions.
Madrid dispatch notes the German Ambassador and staff have received their passports. Paris reports the Spanish Premier attending the Peace Conference will press for return of Gibraltar to Spain. Spain may concede a strip at the Strait of Gibraltar to Britain in exchange for equal value on the Moroccan side.
Dec 24 report notes the Customs Health Postal and Foreign Departments dismissing all Germans for reasons linked to expectations about Allied soldiers not being allowed to work. The article comments on broader occupation policies.
The London Chambers of Commerce council urges duties on raw materials exported from British possessions unless for UK manufacturers. It argues the government should cease acting as a trading intermediary between producers and consumers.
Canada plans renewal of subsidies for steamships trading between Canadian Atlantic ports and Australia and for vessels carrying the Royal Mail, including support to the New Zealand Shipping Company.
The steamer Bryn Hilda has arrived at Algoa Bay on December 27 at 11:80 a.m. after earlier hopes of its loss. It was believed sunk by a mine in September two days out from New York when a boat and davit fragment suggested an explosion. Wireless reports had reached the area.
The Times notes Admiral Jellicoe’s overseas visit to reinforce the link between the Dominions and the Admiralty as German naval threats shift naval disposition. Prior to the war Domini ons relations with the Admiralty were lax and prone to friction.
In Lisbon on December 28 the funeral of Paes drew a vast cortege. Thousands of poor, women, and orphanage children joined hundreds of workers in following the coffin, marking a national display of universal mourning.
The article surveys old beliefs about rain across regions, noting signs such as restless cats and cows lying down before storms. It describes rites from India where women poured water on passersby, the use of rain stones by heathen peoples, and the harsh fate of failed rainmakers. It also mentions river surface flogging as a supposed trigger for showers and hazel rods used in the practice.
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