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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1919
Page
11
An incomplete historical snippet discusses data bearing upon relations with Germany and the impracticality of applying certain commissions without Paris and the full file of papers. It notes memoranda and grounds of public interest, reflecting a cautious stance on handling sensitive material.
The report states no substantial evidence of any negotiations between Germany and Japan during the war. It notes rumors existed but could not be substantiated. The inquiry sought copies of treaties or information in the state department’s possession regarding such talks.
Testimony on Shantung and a concealed Japan Britain treaty unfolds amid debate on the American League plan. Secretary Lansing cites Ishii denials while Secretary Bryan suggests no written protest from officials regarding peace negotiations with China. Miller and Hunter to testify on the American draft and its link to the final covenant.
Incomplete notes from an Atlanta gathering mention publican Poindexter of Washington and references to President Wi Soarse of the peace meg. The record notes government acts as host and lists attendees, with garbled lines about meetings and rates.
Fragmentary OCR shows a Senate subcommittee chaired by Republican Senator Nelgon of Minnesota discussing military reform. The text references a May 10 action and a hearing or committee meeting related to responses and informing the senator.
The draft outlines an American plan for a league with an executive council and a larger assembly, including a disarmament program and an economic boycott. It allows withdrawal from membership, omits Monroe Doctrine references, and envisions treaty publication and an elected representation system rather than fixed ministerial delegations.
At Stock Yard in Chitedroy Augie 11 laborers returned to work this morning after police guard was withdrawn under an agreement reached last Saturday. Officials of the stock yards labor council pledged to continue efforts to unionize all striking workers and back the effort across the yards.
The draft outlines freedom of the seas beyond territorial waters defined by international convention and frames a fundamental covenant. It calls for humane labor standards and non discrimination in international commerce and finance, with the preamble closely mirroring the final covenant.
Secretary Lansing testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that secret agreements among Japan Britain France and Russia regarding China were concealed from the United States and only learned of after the Versailles peace talks He said the US had not considered such treaties binding and urged reaffirmation of open policy in China while noting limits on postwar territorial changes.
Widespread discussion follows a proposal by Teague advocating armament cuts and abolition of conscription. Audiences weigh enforceable military service and tighter munition controls, with pundits offering cautious optimism amid global tension.
Municipal orders allow stores to sell bacon flour and stored goods at cost to residents via mayor’s consent with parcel post charges. Retail lists include numerous Atlanta streets and avenues for government food sales, with conditions to bring own containers and limit quantities.
Washington August 4 information on negotiations of the peace conference at Versailles was transmitted to the Senate. The draft American plan for a league of nations and the first covenant were published, while leaders of Republican opposition warned that failure to share more details would delay ratification. The president defended the secrecy as necessary, and senators from both parties debated reservation and the scope of information to be disclosed.
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