Balance of Power: Clemenceau Opinion Sparks Cabinet Crisis
Ebert resigns as government falls under pressure from extremists forming a new cabinet. Political realignment unfolds as authorities seek stability amid rising radical influence.
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 31, 1918
Page
5
Clemenceau Endorses Balance Of Power At Peace Conference
Clemenceau argued the balance of power must guide the coming peace talks and defended the League of Nations as France seeks to prevent a repeat of war. He cautioned that the Allies misread Wilson but stated he sought only to question and jointly shape peaceful settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Clemenceau
Chamber of Deputies
Lut
France
Britain
United States
Italy
Mr. Asquit
League of Nations
Wilson
Clemencery
Nesvas
Wilson Defends America in Manchester Address on World Peace
President Wilson, awarded the freedom of Manchester, said the United States seeks world peace not European power politics. He warned against exclusive power blocs and urged continuous talks to manage frictions before they escalate, linking closer US Britain ties in a shared devotion to right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wilson
Manchester
America
Europe
United States
Pie
Britain
France and Britain united on freedom of the seas
Clemenceau plans to back Britain on the freedom of the seas issue. Wilson has agreed to France's lead in this effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Clemenceau
Britain
Wilson
France
Lloyd George Foresees Early Peace With Allies Accord
London December 31 Lloyd George told Press correspondents at Downing Street that Anglo Americans are in complete accord on peace problems and foresee early peace. He expects harmony with other allies and a quicker settlement. British delegates head to Paris January 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lloyd George
Downing Street
Paris
Advertising as a Guardian of Good Sense and Circulation
An advertaysed claim extols advertising as a practical business tool, stressing common sense and steady circulation. It argues that Guardian’s platform yields payoff through effective reach and public trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guardian
Extremist groups form new cabinet in Germany report
From Amsterdam and Berlin dated December 29 and 31, reports note extremist factions forming a new government after the Kreuz Zeitung announces the fall of the bert Cabinet. Names Liebknecht Ledebour and Jichern appear in the disputed formation with police threats affecting correspondents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Kreuz Zeitung
Bert
Liebknecht
Ledebour
Jichernane
Wilson cites no alliance pledge in Manchester speech
A United Press report from Manchester quotes President Wilson saying the United States will not enter any alliance. The dispatch notes the statement was delivered at 10:30 a.m. on December 31, and frames it as a firm stance on alliance participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United Press
Wilson
Manchester
United States
League of Nations
Republican Opposition Attacks on League of Nations
Report from New York notes Republican opposition to the League of Nations. Senator Reed condemns Wilson and warns against entangling alliances and transfer of congressional powers. Taft cites Wilsonian influence in Britain and Lloyd George and Clemenceau discuss a League and Russia aid including an international police force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
League of Nations
Reed
Wilson
Washington
Congress
America
Britain
France
Serbia
Italy
Taft
Lloyd George
Clemenceau
Russia
Transport Touadores Attacked. Crew Rescued in Bay of Biscay
The American transport Touadores, sailing from New York to Brest, was attacked in the Bay of Biscay. The crew is being rescued as authorities report the incident and ongoing salvage efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
New York
Brest
Bay’ of
Biscay
Asquith Defeat Signals Coalition Tide In East Fifa
London dispatch notes Mr Asquith’s defeat caused a great sensation. Liberals explain the enlarged East Fifa constituency now includes a substantial Conservative element that could vote against the ex Premier. The result underscores the sweeping Coalition trend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per Press. Association—Copyright
London
Dee
Rewsavery comments on Thos George victory
The Rewsavery editorial notes Thoyd George’s election win as an overwhelming and extraordinary tribute to the Coalition Government and the war’s greatest personality. It frames the result as a strong vote of confidence in leadership and national direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New, York
Mrr
Thoyd
George
Press Comment on Coalition Victory and Lloyd George
Amid December reports the press calls the coalition win historic and tranquil. The Observer credits Lloyd George with a clear vision for durable peace and reform while Northcliffe papers call the result a death blow to the old gang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pan
London
Observer
Lloyd George
Northcliffe
Notable Candicdates Across London and Regions
London voting results report a Coalitionist surge with Curzon winning South Battersea and Buigoyne securing Kensington North. Labour battles in Salford Ponty Pool Shoreditch and Glasgow show mixed gains. Cricketer F S Jackson elected for Howden. Bromfield Labour beats Gaunt at Leck. Dumfries furthers Coalitionist win with large majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Harry Brittan
Acton
Griffiths
Labour
Pontypool
R. MeKenna
Hackney South
Horatio Bortomoy
Jackson
Howdenshire
Mr. Barnes
McLean
Gorbels
Glasgow
Dr Addison
Shoreditch
Robert Siever
Australia
Bromfield
Bolsheviks Report Capture of Vilna
Bolsheviks are reported to have captured Vilna amid ongoing fighting with Russian, Bolshevik, and Polish forces. The brief dispatch notes the fall of Vilna as of the morning hours of December 19 or 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Va.m
London
Vilna
Huns and Germans Told by Times Correspondent
A Times correspondent describes reactions in The Hague and Rhine towns after Germany’s collapse. He reports universal hatred of England and the Kaiser, scenes of looting and chaos, Allied POWs in poor health, and mass desertions to the Westphalian mines. Public mood is chaotic with monarchists, Ebert's party, and Bolshevik elements shaping politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
Cormany
Hague
Calde Mosenne
Sydney
Sur
Baeland
Aishe Chapelle
Aishe Chapelle, Taciud
England
Kneland
Ingranl
Rhine
Colopiie
Aix
Princs
Germany
Prince Hitel
Kaiser
Prince August
Herr Ebert
Liebknecht
S - Bolsheviki
Fighting at Odessa Treachery to French Troops
Report from London describes heavy fighting at Odessa with French warships taking part Two thousand five hundred troops landed to maintain order but local forces fired on them The French reportedly shelled the Russian camp behind the town and casualties were heavy It is unclear if the French still hold Odessa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuter
London
Odessa
Disturbances in Constantinople Amid Fire and Dissolution
Reports from Constantinople cite ongoing disturbances with bloodshed and a fire that destroyed a Pera session. The Chamber is said to have dissolved amid opposition from the Young York group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Constantinople
Pera
Young York
Armistice terms limit German indemnities and costs
Berlin reports Purberger states Germany the United States and the Allies agreed on indemnities after armistice. Each nation bears war damages and costs unless a different agreement exists. Germany to indemnify occupied French and Belgian districts and cover civilian losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Purberger
Germany
United States
France
Belgium
Sculler Barry Returns From Hungary Prison
W Barry, the sculler, has returned to England from Hungary where he was a prisoner and reports British prisoners were well treated. He says he cannot entertain any proposal to row while he remains in the Army or for months after discharge, which has no immediate prospect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per Press Association
London
W. Barry
England
Hungary
Barry
Murderers Escape Sparks Alarm in Bathurst District
Bathurst district in alarm after two male murderers named Steiner and Leigh escaped from a workshop. They cut a hole in a cell wall using tools, squeezed through, retrieved clothes and a rope, then sealed the outer wall during warder absence. Steiner vowed not to be recaptured alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per Press Association
Sydney
Bathurst
Pfe
Steinar
Leigh
Fout
Secu
Steiner
Still at Large Escaped Murderers Sought Across Countryside
Sydney reports no trace of the escapees as police and residents scour the region. December records note ongoing search efforts and heightened alert as authorities pursue leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Influenza Quarantine Totals Rise in Perth
Seven fresh influenza cases are in quarantine in Perth as health authorities report ongoing spread and containment measures in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per
Press Association
Perth
Dee
Tram Strike Continues As Labor Appeal Seeks Aid
Perth Thamways report funds strained and tram workers continue a strike. The men accuse the Government of starving them into submission and appeal to organized labour and Australia for assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Dee. Bt
Australia
Education reform eyed for compulsory schooling of disabled
Sydney December 31 The Minister of Education unveils plans for next session making education of deaf dumb and blind children compulsory in state schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Minister of Education
M Hill
Makura Delayed as Crews Refuse Sailors’ Demands
Sydney reports the Makura remains delayed as the crew refuses to sail unless granted higher wages. The stand by the men halts voyage plans and unsettles shipping schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Dee
One Big Union Faces Opposition in Labour Ranks
A Labour union leader warns that the One Big Union plan is meeting strong resistance within Labour circles. He calls the movement a wild cat venture that cannot succeed and accuses organizers of trying to inaugurate a split.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Influenza Inoculation Said to Aid Other Chronic Ailments
Sydney reports doctors see evidence of influenza inoculation assisting chronic conditions. They mention relief for rheumatism neuritis sclerosis catarrh neuralgia and asthma based on new medical observations and testimonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Spitzbergen riches spark imperial claims and plans
The article cites British plans to fortify Spitzbergen as a key northern harbor and resource base. It cites German destruction claims, Swedish and Norwegian mining activity, and British hopes to secure coal and iron for war needs. The piece emphasizes vast iron reserves, coal seams, and the strategic Arctic location for access to European markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebeltaft
Spitzbergen
Arctic Ocean
Franz-Josef Land
Greenland
Daily Express
Salisbury- Jones
London
Heligoland
Britain
Avene
Gibraltar
Havela
Spitbergen
England
Russia
Norway
Spiptebergen
Theukse
Cormany’s
Prices Fall as New Zealand Freezing Firms Tackle Season
Wellington reports farmers protesting freezing companies prices for the season opening. Gear Company fixes prices, while others cut by about one eighth of a penny, citing higher operating costs and storage. Experts note uncertain pelts and tallow markets, potential war price drops, and delayed ship arrivals delaying stock relief until April at the earliest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Ess
Gear Company
America
England
Canada
The
Meat Trust
Sue
New Zealand
Co Jan
Wanganui
Toe
Devon
Tragic Observation Post Story From France Fronts
A correspondent describes a cliffside observation post in France sheltered by a ruined castle. A lone soldier, watching through a tele scope, reacts with ecstasy and fear as he sees threats to his wife in the distant village, ending in tears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Greymouth Jockey Club Summer Meeting Opens
Greymouth December 31 The Greymouth Jockey Club summer meeting opens in fine weather before a good crowd. Results show Manhers Hsudicay at Trentham with top finishes including Thesting Gallupin and Wen vasily. Time 1min 5 2-5sec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greymouth
Greymouth Jockey Club
Manhers Hsudicay
Trentham Tose
Thesting
Gallupin
Wen Vasily
Imin
German Descent Population and U S Wealth Figures
A scrambled piece notes a large German-descent portion in the army and navy, a claim about wealth concentration with families under 7900 pounds, and a reference to aviation training costs and American layoffs. The fragmentary text lacks clear context or dates.
Soldiers Released From Ottoman Captivity Return Home
A group of Australian and British soldiers held prisoner in the Asia Minor villages near Angora and Yugeud, Constantinople, describe their three years of isolation. They wore makeshift clothing from sacking and blankets and asked bemused questions about modern life and the war front as they reacquaint themselves with civilisation and comforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yugeud
Asia Minor
Angora
Constantinople
BE. B. Peacock
Sydney
Rin van Winkle
West Front
Frime
Gaol Officers Pay Increases Announced
Timaru December 31 The Hon TM Wilford states funds on last session estimates cover prison officers pay rises per Public Service Commissioner. Chief warders and above see rises of £25 yearly. female officers £15. minor gaolers £10. Increases from April 1, payable immediately. higher ranks to be reviewed with next April reclassification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per
Press Association
Timaru
TM. Wilford
Public Service Commissioner
Missing Aryan Boat Triggers Overseas Search Orders
December 37. The Hon. T. M. Wilford instructs masters of two overseas vessels near the Chathams to search for the Aryan's missing boat. He also orders the Hinemoa to be sent, but warns it cannot leave before Friday due to overhaul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per Press Association
Timaru
T. M. Wilford
Chathams
Hinemoa
Fridar
Aching Back Relief With Pain Balm Claim
An advertisement asserts Chamberlain's Pain Balm instantly relieves an aching back. It says rubbing the balm into the skin penetrates and relieves congestion, offering both permanent and temporary relief with testimonials from Solhy, An Shemist, and Atovekespers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Akaroa Test Site Mentioned Amid City Dust Reports
Fragmentary notes from a Christchurch area report mention Akaroa as a test site while references to Broad Wave and daily city dust linger. The unreadable text limits clarity on events or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akaroa
Broadwave
Christchurch
General Franchet d Esperey Praised for Balkan Victory
The article extols General Franchet d Esperey as a lucky and brilliant Allied commander. It recounts his crucial role at Charleroi and the Meuse, his rapid promotions, and his decisive Balkan triumphs including Montmirail and Vardar. It praises his leadership, planning, and ability to inspire troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frenchet
d’Esperey
Balkans
Forte
Hime
Stephane Lausanne
French High Commission
United States
Lea Tifatin
Charlerai
Lille
Planders
Meuse
Namur
de Hatte
Franchet@isperey
von Hausen
Kircheisen
Ae A
Franch Rsperey
Charlara
Anzy
Corvia
Marne
Ayere
Uesperey
Provins
von Hick
von Balow
Esternay
Klick
Bulew
Wranchet d’ Esperey
Nies Dike Foch
Castlepau
Fayolle
Somme
Champagne
Aisne
Vinay
Orient
Balonica
Montmirail
Vardar
Balkan
Ranchez Epmspercy
Bulgaria
Montimirail
Tranche
Nob
Algeria
Alvies
Gourand
Mangin
Lyantey
Degouttes
Akaron Receives Visit of General Pau on January 1
Fragmentary text notes Akaron and General Pau visiting a French or Setitermenai context on January 1. No clear events or outcomes are legible.
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Ebert
Bolsheviki
Turkey
Balance OF Power
Freedom OF Seas
Shoyin' George
Asquite
Gritaen
Stathaernt
N.S. Sensation
Makura
ORE Big Union
Poilu and Telescope
Greymouth Racing. Club
Ameren Ig
D’espery
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