American churches boost Near East culture and aid refugees
Dr. William W. Peet, head of American missions in Constantinople, told a Town Hall audience that American church work has spread civilization in the Near East. He cited 40,000 children under American care and praised Greece for hosting 1,350,000 refugees, while noting ongoing refugee distress and the need for continued support.
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Debates May Be Broadcast by Chamber in Paris
Paris AP reports a proposal to broadcast all debates in the Chamber of Deputies fuels contention. Supporters seek shorter debates while opponents fear loss of editorial control and potential public disparagement of participants. The piece also notes Georges Clemenceau’s irregular academy election and lack of typical post election ceremony.
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Georges Clemenceau
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Discards as easily as a piece of tissue
A terse remark notes the ease of disposal with no laundry and no embarrassment implied.
Brazil Demands Irrevocable League Seat in Council
In Geneva on March 17, Senor Mello Franco announced that Brazil’s demand for a permanent council seat is irrevocable. Sir Austen Chamberlain noted it would be impossible to propose Germany’s admission to the league at this time.
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Final council seat speech vows irrevocable government instruction
Senor Mello declares government instructions irrevocable and final as Mr. Chamberlain closes a long address with the conviction that September assembly will see Germany assume its rightful place in the League of Nations.
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