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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1919
Page
12
The Kittredge farm faces potential changes as Henry Hall’s marriage disrupts his role. Dr. Kittredge demands Hall’s dismissal and orders guests off the estate while noting Hall is a loyal worker of six months. The couple’s return plans and the bride’s prior visits add to the tense atmosphere.
In San Francisco on September 17 President Wilson spoke on China Ireland and self determination. He argued the weak and oppressed have a world forum to summon their enemies before the judgment of mankind. He said the United States can object to any treaty or action that contravenes the covenant of peace.
Norwich University in Northfield Vermont started its 100th year with the largest student enrollment in its history.
On the train President Wilson explains the League of Nations covenant as it pertains to Ireland. He says the covenant creates a forum for self determinations that affect world peace and that US independence in recognizing governments is not bound or limited by the covenant. He notes Ireland’s case was not heard at Versailles due to lack of jurisdiction and emphasizes equal voting in the council versus the assembly.
PresidentWilson urged acceptance of the League of Nations treaty citing moral and material compulsion to join the new world partnership. He praised American led principles and warned against excluding nations while recounting wartime losses and civilian support from women in California.
President Wilson faced a disruptive crowd at a night meeting in the Auditorium. The disturbance lasted about thirty minutes and prevented audible speech for a stretch before he began. Officials noted opposition to the treaty amid the crowded, jammed audience.
The speaker notes China ceded rights in Shantung to Germany for 99 years, with 78 years remaining. He argues Japan’s League of Nations pledge should protect China’s territorial integrity and independence, suggesting this could start retrocession of special rights to China.
Eamonne Valera, president of the Irish Republic, said the Irish objections to the proposed league of nations covenant are not based on the San Francisco Labor Council questions to President Wilson. He argued the second question is too indefinite to value. He questioned recognizing Irish self government within the league and whether the British government would protest.
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