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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 30, 1919
Page
6
Supreme command of the German peace army passes from the people's commissioners to the minister of war with the soldiers and workers council approval. Officers wear a dark blue sleeve stripe. other marks abolished. Army remains under social and economic regulation by the council. Troops moved to quell the Spartacist uprising in Berlin and the army gains greater importance.
The Journal reports improvements in the Channel Share el Arab, formed by the Euphrates and Tigris, enabling steamers to travel upriver from Fe Gulf to Nah fumar near Basra. It highlights irrigation projects in the Euphrates valley and envisions Mesopotamia’s past flourishing under artful irrigation and future potential despite Turkish occupation.
Dublin parliament session opens behind closed doors as Count Plunkett promises a later press statement. Outside, a crowd of about a hundred youths gathers amid tension while the murder of two Tipperary policemen dominates concern. Meanwhile Manitoba farmers press Ottawa for relief and government support.
The Irish republic's provisional constitution proposes Dail Eireann as sovereign legislatures with deputies from current constituencies. A five member ministry includes press, finance, home affairs, foreign, and national defense. Revenue and constitution changes require Dail Eireann action with seven days notice. De Valera and Arthur Griffith expected as Irish delegates to the peace congress.
First hand accounts from Bruges describe the German reaction to Allied air raids. The fortifications impressed the observer while the dock area lay in ruins with bicycles, pontoons, sheds, and wharves destroyed or damaged. A heavy bomb destroyed a destroyer and pontoon dredge, and a damaged pontoon was blown up with a submarine.
Government forces uncovered thousands of rifles machine guns and hand grenades in Warsaw aimed at toppling the Pilsudski government now replaced by Paderewski. About 1000 Bolsheviki were arrested as part of a drive to stabilize elections and maintain order.
The supreme council led by President Wilson aims to unite Russia's factions including the Bolsheviks at Princes' Islands in the Sea of Marmora. The goal is a truce and suspension of hostilities while detailing a peace plan to be adopted with broad backing, marking the US role in European affairs.
Reported discussion cites wartime rhetoric and political agitation. Mentions Portugal’s monarchy restoration attempt and a state department briefing noting a crackdown and jailed leaseholders amid a two week revolutionary wave.
Government sanctions creation of a company to survey an aerial route between Australia and the Far East. Details on structure and leadership are not yet clear but the move aims to establish a viable air link in the region.
Reports indicate widespread industrial unrest as coal miners strike and railway workers halt services. Yorkshire coal fields may idle 160,000 workers while Scotland plans a general strike for a forty hour week, with employers negotiating but some concessions already granted.
The Canada food board informs millers that permits will be issued for exporting flour with separations such as tears and low grades to outside Canada. Permits apply to West Indies and American destinations, while Newfoundland exports require standard flour only.
The report notes Ottawa reiterating that Canadian forces are largely withdrawn from Germany with a third division moving from France to the sea and then to England by March, while remaining troops stay in Germany under occupation. New Zealand figures arrived in Paris seeking broader peace conference participation. Berne reports Rosa Luxemburg sought German citizenship to avoid expulsion, arranging a fictitious marriage through a Zurich lawyer.
The air ministry will transfer three imperial aircraft subscribed by Leicester and Padders to Canada. The planes, previously used for war purposes after a presentation in the concerned cities, will now be shipped to the Canadian government with appropriate safeguards.
Portuguese worry about Africa as monarchist uprisings in Oporto Vizeau and Braga prompt the government to impose daily fines from 50000 to 100000 escudos for districts in rebellion. The nation debates maintaining its empire while facing European scrutiny.
In Paris official circles there is keen interest in Britain's Dominions pursuing a broader national voice in empire foreign policy. A senior figure calls the empire both a nation and a league of nations, noting the Dominions may seek a fair share in dictating policy affecting them.
Official denial states no war service gratuity is payable to widows dependents or next of kin of soldiers killed in action or who died of wounds. An order in council limits gratuity payment to dependents only if death occurs after discharge and before full payment. Unassigned portions are to be paid to eligible dependents or forfeited if none exist.
The Times discusses prohibition reports from British Columbia and the United States. It notes American restraint delaying full prohibition while praising Britain for shifting habits and lowering crime and business impact, urging others to match such results.
Paris reports a Parisien document claims Otto von Bismarck contemplated a second war to devastate France. An ex-counsellor of Hanover king allegedly quotes Bismarck vowing to mobilize Germans to become stronger and dismember France again.
La Provinca reports the Radical party plans a declaration disavowing responsibility for actions of Dr. Hipolito Irigoyen Argentina’s president elected in June 1916 by the Radical party. He assumed office in October 1916 for a six year term amid cabinet reshuffles and wartime political dissension.
Italian delegates and General Diaz discuss Italy's military and strategic goals at the peace conference in Paris. They emphasize control of key Adriatic coasts and routes, arguing that without it Italy cannot secure the Adriatic coast and land access.
Dublin papers discuss Sinn Feiner efforts to draw world attention to the Dublin parliament and reave conference. The press notes public opinion favors independence moves and possible movement toward Paris for freedom.
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