Signing of peace terms described at high ceremony in Paris
Keith Murdoch reports the signing scene with German delegates pale and despondent as Clemenceau declares terms agreed. Soldiers with disfigured faces watch, Manoury the blind general present, Wilson sails, and British royal celebrations erupt in London with crowds, lights, and joyful demonstrations.
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Smuts Sees Treaty Failing Real Peace Aims
Paris report notes General Smuts expressing concern that the treaty fails to deliver true peace and addresses territorial revisions. It mentions potential punishments and indemnities that could impede European industrial revival and stability.
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Europe
Chinese delegation regret at Conference failure to sign note
Paris June 29 The Chinese delegation issued a note regretting they could not sign. They say they regret taking a course that would signal Allied solidarity but felt no honorable option since the Conference denied China justice and she submits her case to world judgment.
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Paris
China
London reports Berlin press on signing and peace fight
London dispatch notes Berlin newspapers brief reaction to the signing. Vorwaerts says the war is not over and vows a fight of spirit rather than with weapons. Deutsches Zeitung demands revenge for a shameful peace and is suspended for the outburst.
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Berlin
Deutsches Zeitung
Treaty signing stirs little public excitement in Berlin
A censored issue of the Deutsches Zeitung was suppressed for publishing wild articles. The signing of the treaty caused muted public response as sensational content provoked government action.
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Wilson Says World Security Requires Shared Effort
President Wilson, speaking in Paris, says the Peace Treaty delivers wide compensation and security from future war. He adds the real work begins today and calls for global cooperation to secure mankind.
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London
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Peace Demonstrations Near Signing At Buckingham Palace
London crowds gather at historic points after midday waiting for the signing. Masses of people sing outside Buckingham Palace and stay five hours after the guns signal.
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Dublin Streets Roar With Cheerful Parades Amid Fogbound Tensions
Crowds cheered and sang as they paraded through Dublin streets while fog signals sounded on tramlines. The celebration raised excitement though several civilian clashes with police were reported during the event.
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King congratulates Allies as peace ends Great War
London reports the King sending a message to the Allies expressing heartfelt congratulations that the day of triumph has arrived and wounds of war will be healed. The next day his nineteen word balcony speech proclaims peace signed ending the greatest war in history and a joint thanks to God.
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Peace references fill London churches crowd for Joy Loan
On June 29 London churches including St Pauls Cathedral and Westminster Abbey held services with the National Anthem and a Te Deum. Russian Greek churches in London also spoke on peace. A Joy Loan in Trafalgar Square drew fifty million pounds in subscriptions.
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Peace after Paris victory praised by crowd in London
King, Prince of Wales, Prince Albert greet Lloyd George at Victorian Station on return from Paris. Lloyd George appears at Downing Street window as crowds praise a just peace won by sacrifices of all classes. Rosebery warns that guarantees for peace execution remain crucial.
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Celebrations in Wellington Speech by Sir James Allen
Sir James Allen spoke at a Wellington public meeting in Pown Hall to mark the peace. He said he felt thankfulness the war is over but could hardly jubilate when recalling four to five years of loss of life and destruction, and he praised those who served and those who did not return.
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British views on League of Nations and democracy
Sir James Allen voices mixed hopes for the League of Nations while urging Britain to maintain sea power and national independence. He argues democracy requires more than an international body and stresses enduring national grit, equity, and the monarchy’s stabilizing role.
Sydney celebrates peace with flags and honors at sea
Sydney joined a peace celebration with flag bedecked streets and gun salutes. church services were held aboard warships as the Governor-General and officials paid tribute to the Navy. crews cheered the King at noon and bands played Allies and national anthems.
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Hollweg's Offer to Clemenceau in Berlin Note
Former German Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg sent a note to Georges Clemenceau proposing a trial under Article 227 instead of execution as an ex-ruler. The June 29 Berlin dispatch reports the diplomatic missive seeking leniency through legal channels.
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Blockade Lift Won't Take Effect Until Germany Ratifies
Paris June 29 The Supreme Council says the blockade will be lifted automatically once Germany ratifies the Treaty. The move ties relief to German formal acceptance and paves the way for modified wartime controls.
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Allies Order Evacuation of Czecho Slovakia and Hungary
June 20 Budapest reports Clemenceau telegraphed Hungary that Allied commands require the Czecho-Slovak army to evacuate Czecho Slovakia and later Roumanian forces to leave Hungary after that move. Full compensation will be demanded for unlawful damage while hostilities are to cease by June 28. The Hungarian commander says he will comply.
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German Fleet, Von Reuter Assaulted in Oswestry
Admiral von Reuter was recognized while leaving a bank in Oswestry. He was booted and struck on the cheek with a rotten eye as he entered a motor car in the June incident reported by Reuters.
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Oswestry
Crown Prince Escapes Into Germany From Paris
Paris reports June 27 that the Crown Prince of Germany, accompanied by a stall officer, escaped into Germany after a transit incident.
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Paris
Germany
Austria Demands Admission to League on Equality Terms
Paris June 27. Dr Bonnar sent a note to the Peace Conference demanding Austria be admitted to the League of Nations on an equal footing with the other members. The note underscores Austria's desire for full membership rights and responsibilities.
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De Valera Urges Covenant Amendment to League of Nations
New York June 25 De Valera expressed support for the League of Nations but called for amending the Covenant especially Article 10 He proposed a clause allowing League members to refrain from ruling nations against the will of their people reflecting a push for self determination and collective restraint.
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