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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1918
Page
17
President Wilson, guest of King George, arrives in England to confer with British envoys as part of his peace effort. He says a broader treaty should include freedom of the seas and a league of nations and plans further discussions with British leaders and allied navies.
Paris reports outlines of President Wilson's English visit. He will dine with King George on arrival December 26, attend a Guild Hall dinner December 27, visit Manchester, attend church at Cartiste, then return to London and sail for France December 30. Included are Admiral Grayson, Mrs Grayson, Miss Edith Benham, and a military aide.
Paris reports the president and Mrs. Wilson will depart December 24 from Paris on a special train to Chaumont, then proceed to a channel port for December 26 arrival in London. The presidential party crosses by warship and goes to Buckingham Palace that afternoon.
In Paris President Wilson told the London Times interviewer he is confident the approaching peace conference will provide a just solution to global problems. He contrasted the Vienna congress as self serving with Versailles as a gathering of servants of the people, noting no single master mind can solve all issues.
American patrol boats armed with machine guns are patrolling the Rhine under the American Army of Occupation. The fleet comprises 12 boats including 10 patrol craft, one supply boat, and the Prussian used by General Dickman. The Prussian was requisitioned from Coblenz headwaters and is among the Rhine’s finest yachts.
Paris December 21 President Wilson's day was filled with official conferences and visits. He prepared to move to American headquarters and then to England after Christmas. The American mission members continued their work, sorting material to be ready before the sessions begin. They feel good progress has been made.
Paris December 21 reports a possible quickening of Wilson’s Belgium visit before the Versailles conference. Diplomats favor open sessions but acknowledge some discussions may occur in secret, likened to a Senate committee model. Ambassador Sharp presented all accredited ambassadors and ministers to President Wilson yesterday.
Washington December 21 The expected call for Vance McCormick chairman of the war trade board and Bernard M Baruch chairman of the war industries board to join President Wilson in Paris as advisers to the American peace delegation was received yesterday.
King Victor Emmanuel and the Prince of Piedmont reached Paris as President Poincare Premier Clemenceau and other officials accorded a warm reception to the Italian monarch and heir.
Paris dispatch reports Lord Northcliffe urging open diplomacy at the Paris peace talks. He says secrecy harms prospects, warns decisions by a few should not decide nations, and backs President Wilson’s push for public proceedings beginning January 6. He credits Wilson’s popularity to his open diplomacy stance.
Washington announces removal of bans on bread meat butter sugar and cheese in public eating places effective today. The Food Administration says this step replaces specific rules with a general appeal for increased food conservation to aid relief for civilians in Europe. Public eateries are told to stay ready to implement any future measures as world relief developments dictate.
Congress plans three day recesses through January 1 as war revenue legislation hangs on adjournment. Senate may delay recess if the measure fails. Many members have left for holidays and no quorum is expected in either chamber. Committees may meet briefly while major hearings are postponed until next month.
Miss Lucile Armstroff, teacher, was overwhelmed by a beach breaker and carried out to sea. Her body was found on Jenner shore after nine and a half hours. An elderly rescuer known as Filippino Joe revived her with several hours of effort. Physicians expect a full recovery.
Washington December 23 reports an enrollment of 13,000,000 persons in the American Red Cross Christmas roll call. No returns received yet from the North division covering Minnesota North Dakota and Montana.
Washington reports at noon December 18 American expeditionary force casualties reach 66,892 with 1,680 major casualties including killed in action and died of wounds 64,862 wounded and 350 missing or prisoners. Most wounded are minor cases.
Reports from London say the allies are reviewing the Russian question but no plan is yet formed. They note alarmist claims on Bolshevik army size, estimate 200000 to 300000, with harsh discipline. Provisional governments in Kuban and Don districts mount anti Bolshevik resistance with allied contact. Ukraine's situation remains complex as efforts seek unity against Bolshevism across southern Russia.
Prussia warns that participation in Polish elections on German soil may be high treason and accepting Polish mandates could constitute impersonation of officials. Allenstein officials publish a warning against organizing or promoting Polish elections. Ebert and Haase pledge to protect the German city of Danzig with state action.
Washington announces the reserve officers training corps will be established immediately at about 300 colleges and schools. The 1916 defense net aimed to build a reserve force of at least 10 000 officers, but the program was abandoned for the students army training corps whose demobilization is advancing.
German recall of Heinrich von Eckhard, diplomat to Mexico since 1915, is reported along with claims of vast WWI casualties. Revolutionary training in Moscow, censorship changes, and influenza death estimates are cited. Other items include a Boston cripples union push, rabbit pelts auction, draft board dissolutions, and a Darrow resolution demanding punishment of the Hohenzollerns and associated war crimes.
Paris dispatch reports American delegates at the peace congress favor sinking surrendered enemy warships and oppose prize distribution by naval losses to avoid disputes. England backs destruction while lesser powers may demand prize sharing. U S stations at Brest Gibraltar and the Azores will aid ships for at least a year.
New York December meeting of the Association of Railroad Executives laid out a plan for prompt restoration of railroad control after federal acts. The group opposes extending control beyond 21 months post peace and favors roads returning without new legislation, citing needed equipment and tighter shipment supervision as reasons.
Papers of Captain von Papen show Germany planned U boat warfare against Holland and the Scandinavian countries in October 1916. The documents were produced during the senate judiciary committee hearing on German propaganda and were seized when British forces captured Palestine.
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