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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1919
Page
1
Versailles reports describe the signing of the peace treaty in the Hall of Mirrors amid discontent over China's absence from the talks and Germany’s stance. The ceremony, brief and orderly yet punctuated by crowd disturbances and German protests, closed with President Wilson signing first by alphabetical order.
Washington reports word of the Versailles peace treaty arrival with little public or official stir. President Wilson’s message to the nation, urging ratification without change, is read in the Senate and House as leaders plan a rapid start to a league of nations tour and continued debate on reservations.
Washington reports today lists forthcoming arrivals for July including Orizaba Newport News with units such as 807 pioneer infantry 525 engineers service battalion 58 depot service company 710 motor transport company and 415 motor truck company along with three casual companies and an econ valescent detachment. Seattle New York notes 115 field battalion 329 and 331 field remount squadrons 152 aero squadron 117 transportation company 40 depot service company pack trains 202 to 504 sales commissary unit 16 camp hospital 72 and three casual companies. Mercury Newport News July 7 details include medical detachment headquarters two battalions and multiple companies G H and I as part of pioneer infantry headquarters one battalion medical detachment A G H I M 29 engineers motor supply train 411 526 motor transport company sanitary squads 34 36 37 55 60 78 357 bakery company 47 company 20 engineers salvage units 304 2314 animal transport units 501 302 and elements of 180 military police battalion 16 casual companies.
Lima Peru reports the American Society of Peru pressed for Benton McMillin of Tennessee to be kept as ambassador. McMillin was recently nominated by President Wilson to serve as minister to Guatemala.
Versailles June 28 German and allied delegates signed the peace terms in the Hall of Mirrors ending World War. The ceremony featured minimal pageantry with notable protests by China and General Smuts. German objections included doors and military honors. a Chinese refusal to sign with reservations followed.
A compact sequence of key milestones from World War I. August 7, 1914 war declared. April 6, 1917 United States enters war. November 11, 1918 armistice. December 15, 1918 Wilson arrives in France. January 18, 1919 peace conference opens at Versailles. February 14, 1919 League covenant completed. May 1, 1919 German delegates reach Versailles. May 7, 1919 Lusitania day terms presented. May 28, 1919 German reply to terms. June 2, 1919 terms presented to Austrians. June 16, 1919 revised treaty presented. June 28, 1919 Germans sign treaty.
President Wilson says he cannot legally lift war-time prohibition before midnight but will act after demobilization if empowered. The cablegram from the White House notes no authority now and leaves applying lift to beer and wine undecided. Tumulty reiterates lack of power under the 1918 act until demobilization ends.
Senator Borah denounces the peace treaty actions on China saying the Shantung transfer and denial of hearing were a grave wrong. He cites China as an ally misled by assurances and argues the United States assisted in robbing a nation of rights and territory in the conference.
Washington reports that the peace reply will likely not be published publicly despite signing. The Senate debate may open and some treaty parts could take effect before ratification to prevent renewed hostilities in Danzig and the Saar valley. Royal commissions may start work while other provisions await broader approval. The Versailles ceremony marks President Wilson’s role as a negotiator and ends the Paris peace mission.
William Duhne a New York saloon keeper sought to bar U S District Attorney Charles F Lynch from enforcing wartime prohibition in New Jersey after July 1 The federal judge dismissed the application but Duhne indicated he would renew the bid in Newark Monday arguing the act is unconstitutional
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