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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1918
Page
2
The demand for extradition, trial and punishment of the ex Kaiser grows stronger as a central issue in the British general election campaign. Resentment toward Holland deepens with news of the abdication of the former German emperor.
Reports shift on whether the ex-Kaiser abdicated before fleeing to Holland with debate over Holland alignment. Allies warn the Dutch government that entente powers will not permit current arrangements and may press for the ex-Kaiser's delivery if needed.
The Morning Post questions the genuineness of a document alleged to abdicate the German Emperor, noting it may be either authentic or forged and that the text contains no clear abdication terms. It cites implications about entering Holland under false pretences.
The piece argues possible abdication of William II as Prussian king and German emperor, noting he fled to Holland under false pretenses. It questions what proof the Dutch government received, suggesting he may have been a king and emperor in Holland and urging internment as a deserter if no proof was offered.
London reports a Berlin correspondent cites Benighted reaction in Germany to the former Emperor Wilhelm II fleeing the country. Der Tag editor Der Steinager calls the act unkingly unsoldierly and unmanly, saying a dynasty’s crime against the people and monarchy was committed by his action.
Treves Germany December 1 American forces seized the city by nightfall and locals expressed cautious approval. Cafes restaurants and shops reopened and reported strong business as the occupation began.
Early in the day residents watched the American visitors with curiosity, adults not rude and children gathering around cars. As evening fell, officers dining out drew only mild attention while off duty soldiers roamed the city and visited shops and soldiers' restaurants. Late tonight doughboys who spoke German hinted at something not fully explained.
Brigades advance through Treves in wartime prices and rationed goods as American divisions cross the Sauer and Moselle rivers. Bridges at Echternach Rosport Wasserbillig Grevenmacher Wormeldange Remich key crossings as troops march with gear and artillery, meeting German civilians who watch in awe and receive courteous answers on roads and in shops.
After their physicals, demobilization begins and the first contingent is expected to depart for home by week’s end.
George Jean Nathan, editor and satirist, pens an amusing story for next week's Boston Post Sunday Magazine entitled The Triple Expense. Nathan showcases his entertaining vein in this noted piece.
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