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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1919
Page
9
Berlin reports from June 19 indicate the German National Assembly may order a plebiscite on the peace treaty. If approved, voting must reach Paris by 6 14 9 p m Paris time Monday unless extended. Earlier notice said election preparations existed and could be completed in 48 hours.
In Coblenz on June 18 Marshal Foch orders a concerted concentration of American British French and Belgian troops to be completed by Saturday. Once assembled several hundred thousand allied soldiers could strike toward Berlin if Germany declines to sign terms. Artillery and trucks are moved across Rhine bridge points including Cologne Goblena Mayense and others while American forces hold the bridgehead and divisions prepare for possible action.
Paris dispatch reports Marshal Foch plans a single front against Germany extending from the Rhine to the Danube. The move would coordinate the Grecko Slovak Romanian and Polish armies into one unified front outlook.
Paris June 19. American peace conference sources in Paris report possible changes to the German peace delegation and a request for a short extension of time to sign the peace treaty, though the Germans are expected to sign the treaty.
The Italian cabinet resigns after a failed confidence vote in Rome. Premier Orlando had sought to explain foreign policy in secret. the move risks further complicating the peace conference as German leaders resist signing the treaty and press demands from the Allies.
Ten regiments of the New York state guard answered a mobilization call and quickly patrolled city streets and key sites. They conducted practice drills through houses, car barns, public ways, and residences of prominent citizens to show efficiency in protecting the ally in an emergency.
Rumors from Cheyenne and Fort Russell indicate the crack 15th Cavalry will arrive soon to relieve the 21st Infantry at Fort Kuskal. Most men in the 21st are drafted and will be released at an early date.
Washington June 19 The Senate foreign relations debate on the league of nations turned political with accusations that Republicans stacked the committee against the league and Democrats cited partisan motives. Vice President Marshall halted the quarrel as discussions resumed after remarks by Senator Thomas of Colorado criticizing the Knox resolution.
Judge E B Dillon of Franklin County Common Pleas Court today upheld the right of voters to approve or disapprove the actions of the state legislature in ratifying federal constitutional amendments. The ruling would allow referenda on both federal prohibition and woman suffrage amendments unless reversed by higher courts.
Toledo June 19 The boxing champion Jess Willard says Jack Dempsey should fight July 4 with no hand coverings and tape only. Willard plans to urge the Toledo boxing commission and referees to allow plain cotton bandages with minimal surgical tape for protection.
The report notes President Wilson addressing Belgium's Chamber of Deputies, praising Belgium as a model of equal standing among nations. He argues the war showed Belgium’s sacrifice and urged a League of Nations to bind powers in a common security framework.
The Italian government resigned after a decisive chamber vote against Premier Orlando and his cabinet. The king and cabinet members reserved judgment on acceptance as the deputy chamber rejected discussion of confidence in a secret session.
In Washington on June 19 Associated Press reports Representative Cooper of Ohio argued the liquor traffic aided by German brewers threatens to ally with anarchy and bolshevism unless government and society secure concessions. He cited Samuel Gompers and the AFL as not speaking for organized labor on prohibition.
Hearings on a proposal to rigidly enforce the long and short haul clause of the interstate commerce act wrapped up before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee in Washington. Supporters from the Inter-Mountain Territory urged action while Lyons of Southern Tollroad argued for a policy aiding farmers against water competition and rail rate reversals. Opponents contended the law as written is a crime and warned against discrimination benefiting certain interests across Montana Nevada and Wyoming shippers and utilities.
With Governor Cox ill at his home, officials in Columbus would not state his likely move after the Ohio House urged him to halt the Willard Dempsey prize fight in Toledo on July 4. Lieutenant Governor Brown said he had no authority to act, and the general impression is Cox will not interfere.
Washington June 19 The army appropriation bill would fund a force of 400000 officers and men for the next fiscal year under a tentative agreement reached today by the senate military sub committee.
Referendum petitions against the ratification resolution and a Warris enforcement act total just over ten thousand names. Officials say 24 434 signatures are enough to place the measure on the ballot at the next election.
Partly cloudy conditions predicted for Wednesday and Saturday with minor temperature changes. Temperatures in the northern portion show little variation while southern areas receive similar trends.
AP dispatch from El Paso reports Villa's main column moving south from Samalayuca toward Santa Clara canon 175 miles south of the border with wounded among them. Scattered Villa bands remain east of Juarez. An aerial scout sighted five rebels opposite Ysleta and another band near there. the plane did not cross the border.
Five hundred federal troops were dispatched to Cassa Grandes near the Mormon colony to guard the district from Villa raids. The move follows a State Department request to shield locations where Americans reside. Three alleged ammunition thieves were arrested for attempting to steal 1000 rounds of U S mate ammunition enroute from El Paso.
General Manuel Dieguez arrives with 2000 federal troops and artillery to begin action against Villa and his followers in northern Mexico. He replaces General Augustine Castro, now sub secretary of war in charge of the portfolio, and moves toward Meson City.
Atlantic City June 9 The American Federation of Labor unanimously rejected the suggestion that organized labor form a political party. The convention adopted a reconstruction program calling for a new declaration of independence for workmen and full value and compensation for services.
Kansas Governor Allen told the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen in Denver that government ownership of railroads should be rejected and the Phun Plan for joint operation by owners and officials would best serve the public. He argued Bolshevism is not to be feared in the United States, comparing Europe’s 1796 situation to current industrial issues.
Puchow reports 6,000 students arrested and held by Chinese and Japanese authorities amid authorities crackdown in Amoy area.
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