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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1918
Page
9
A highlight in The Real Life of General Pershing by H. S. Wheeler in next week's Boston Sunday Post recounts General Pershing's meeting with Theodore Roosevelt during the 1898 Cuban campaign.
President Wilson and British officials discuss US strategy on destroying captured or surrendered enemy warships with support from Sir Eric Geddes. Germany’s collapse deepens as US aims to shape a world peace framework beyond arms victory. Wilson largely indoors, meets Hanotaux and plans for Joffre reception, theatre and opera events, and a Christmas visit to front troops with Pershing.
The United States plans to keep main naval aid stations for at least a year at Brest, Gibraltar, and the Azores to assist distressed American shipping. France England and Portugal have consented. Aero and radio setups will respond to calls for aid and support repairs and supplies.
Paris dispatch reports President Wilson remains firm that a league of nations is inseparable from the peace treaty. Advisors say he will explain his view of freedom of the seas to reassure Lloyd George that Britain’s navy need not be reduced to endanger the empire, arguing the league strengthens imperial security.
President Wilson conducts personal discussions with King Victor Emmanuel after briefings by Italian ambassador Count di Cellere. Officials express hope that these exchanges reduce misunderstandings and pave the way for a productive conference, with both sides aiming for accommodation and respect for sovereign equality.
President Wilson enjoys crowded Paris boulevards and continues his official schedule while preparing for visits from Premier Lloyd George and Secretary Balfour. The purpose is to solidify personal connections and resolve misunderstandings ahead of the peace conference discussions.
The report notes overall murky weather and soggy ground since arrival while the presidential party remains in good health.
President Wilson prepares to leave Paris for England after Christmas as London signals an earlier arrival. Premier Lloyd George and Foreign Secretary Balfour altered plans to meet Wilson in Paris, with talks likely in London before the interallied conference. Soldiers and diplomats greet the President at the American embassy as Poincare and Jusserand counterparts are hosted in Paris.
Notables of allied nations gathered at Ambassador Sharp's Paris residence to honor President and Mrs. Wilson and President and Madame Poincare. The Dec 18 dinner and reception drew prominent public figures and hundreds of guests from multiple nations.
Paris December 18. President Wilson and Marshal Foch spoke for half an hour about the armistice with Germany. Hutin of Echo de Paris says a June peace treaty at Versailles is likely and Foch could lead Allied forces under the Arch of Triumph within 15 days after peace is declared.
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