Lansing Defends Treaty Terms in League of Nations Hearing
Secretary Lansing testifies on Shantung and League of Nations issues. He recalls that the United States protested parts of the Shantung settlement and discusses the 14 points, Japanese interests, and legal versus moral obligations under Article 10. He notes unknowns about secret treaties and absence of prior discussion before the conference.
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Wilson Era Talks on Shantung and League Covenant
Secretary Lansing testifies on open covenants and Shantung. He notes the State Department kept transcripts in Paris and that the president negotiated most of the Shantung and league covenant provisions. He says the open door policy and self determination were central, and admits China’s stance and potential signatures were affected by the Shantung decision.
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Secretary Lansing on Shantung talks no official reason given
The dialogue notes Senator Johnson asking if Secretary Lansing had an official reason for the Shantung agreement. Lansing says he has heard no official reason and that he has never discussed the matter with Colonel House.
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Newton Board to Allocate 10000 for Surplus Army Food
Newton aldermen in special session will hear Mayor Childs request a 10000 appropriation to buy surplus army food. The plan includes four city stations where the food would be sold at cost to residents.
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Newton
John H Ells Seeks Republican Suffolk County District Attorney Nomination
John H Ells of Winthrop and a Boston attorney with offices on Tremont Street announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for district attorney of Suffolk county. He has gathered more than 200 supporter names to his petition and will oppose Pelleter and Daniel J Kiley, who seek both Republican and Democratic nominations.
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War cripples voice wrongs over federal retraining board
Hundreds of war cripples nationwide protest the ineffectual results of the Federal Board for Vocational Rehabilitation. The Assocation for Disabled Soldiers Sailors and Marines says wounded veterans suffer delay injustice and hardship due to faulty administration as it urges a square deal and support for the thousands needing assistance.
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