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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1919
Page
9
Reported remarks from Lloyd George and others discuss demands for full liability, payment terms, and methods of liquidation while noting delays, expert disagreements, and the impact of weather on conference morale. A fashion aside praises a neat black and white toque.
Paris reports the Council on Saturday agreed on principles of indemnities to be paid by Germany. Details to be examined immediately, with the financial terms to be completed within the week.
Echo de Paris notes compro mises on all levits with a lump sum by Germany and future installments. Paris council opposes, but a 30 year plan for future payments is agreed. Early years fixed. first payment set at 25 billion francs with 5 billion for raw materials to resume Germany’s economy and France to receive 10 billion francs.
Belgian payment of five billion of the first indemnity is noted with a 35 year tail. The left bank Rhine occupation is abandoned. Allies rely on an economic blockade to pressure Germany. Final Rhine Sarre decisions to come this week. Newspapers voice optimism on reparations and Danzig.
Dorchester mother Mrs. Reilly, mother of five soldiers, watched her son Sergeant John G. Reilly of D Company 01st Boston's own return home Saturday. She rode the Mothers' Boat of the 101st Auxiliary and saw him aboard the great transport.
Harvard oarsman Frederick B. Whitman '19 of Cambridge was elected captain of the Crimson crew yesterday. Appointed acting leader at season start by Coach Haines, he is one of three veterans from last year in the first shell on the Charles, joined by Charles Batchelder and another teammate.
April 6 report quotes Homer S. Cummings head of the Democratic national committee arguing the opposition to the League of Nations is collapsing. He cites Senator Lodge’s 1906 speech showing Presidents can negotiate treaties with Senate oversight only after submission. He cites Lodge and Spooner to defend executive treaty powers.
Mr Cummings notes opponents’ statements are less sweeping and imply a tiny minority will resist ratification. Critics focus on Senate advice and consent, attacking President Wilson’s handling. He recalls 1906 Spooner remark that Senate only has treaty ratification role.
Tyrrell's Hygienic Institute of New York promotes the J B I Cascade for chronic constipation. A testimonial from Mr A Cuarnecki of San Francisco claims complete relief since May 12, 1913. The advertisement touts internal bathing as essential and offers a free booklet from Liggett's Riker Jaynes drug stores in New England.
The article quotes remarks by Mr. Cummings and Senator Lodge on Washington's warning about entangling alliances. It argues critics misread the pledge of noninvolvement in European wars as a prohibition on any European agreements, stressing Washington's practical view.
Massachusetts Senator David Walsh said he would consult Colonel Edward Logan, commander of the 121st Infantry, about his removal and restoration. He plans a conference and, if warranted, would lead a full War Department investigation into the matter.
Jim Vaughn of the Chicago Cubs has missed a week of training camp due to a tickling throat. The mild illness is sidelining him as Old Man Tonsilitis works through the roster.
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