War and Peace Debate Splits House on Knox Porter Resolutions
An editorial opinions the Porter peace measure and the Knox repeal, noting a landslide majority for peace in the House. It criticizes wartime politics, laments Democratic divisions, and condemns Washington leaders as lacking statesmanship amid the national debate.
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Federal Expenditures Spotlight Budget Clash and Overruns
The New York Herald critiques federal outlays as wasteful while noting Mellon projects by June 30 spending near 5.6 billion dollars, far above 1916 estimates. Readers are reminded that post office costs push total to over six billion, despite Republican claims of economy.
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Republican critique of government spending and indirect appropriations
The speaker assailed indirect appropriations as hidden spending, noting the deficit could reach six billion dollars. He accused Republicans of economy showmanship while backing unlisted expenditures, warning that fiscal mismanagement may endanger the Treasury as revenues shrink and the party governs with GOP majorities.
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British Labor Braces for Clash Over Lloyd George
A UK political crisis looms as Premier Lloyd George faces a coalition of challenges. Resignation of Bonar Law, Bolshevik recognition, coal strike, and Irish unrest threaten the government. Labour mobilizes against Lloyd George, while others oppose bolshevik ties, signaling a fierce fall general election fight.
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Japan and the Philippines in World Interest
American commissions study the Philippines to decide its future status, with projections of Japanese interest. Japanese statesmen, including Baron Matsui, deny desire for the islands, saying the Philippines do not lie on Japan's path and citing Formosa experiences as proof.
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United States
Charles Edward Russel
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Japan has no desire for the Philippines says Kaneko
Viscount Kaneko argues Japan could have taken the Philippines long ago cheaply and easily. The article notes Japan seeks raw materials and markets, not new territories, and that the fate of the islands depends on conditions there rather than Japan.
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Alexandria
Harding's Thoughts on Naval Holiday Policy at Odds
Editorial argues President Harding is failing to act on international cautions. It supports the Borah resolution for U S Britain and Japan naval holiday to curb arms, noting Harding opposed it as executive overreach and then undermined it in Congress. Europe’s conditions prevent quick land armament agreement.
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Europe
Harding Criticized for Inaction in World Peace Talks
The New York World criticizes President Harding for not turning political rhetoric into action on naval disarmament and international relations. It argues economic conditions allow progress, yet his administration gives life to fine words without concrete measures at Valley Forge.
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Mitchell Pushes Rename South Dakota to Roosevelt
The Mitchell Chamber of Commerce revived a plan to rename the state Roosevelt to distance South Dakota from North Dakota. Supporters argue South Dakota has a diversified economy unlike North Dakota and is overlooked by travelers who assume both states share the same identity.
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Dakota Name Change Debate Divides South Dakota
A Times-Picayune column notes Dakota residents debate renaming the state to honor a popular early president. Opinions split with many backing South Dakota’s name, while North Dakota politics, weather, crops and finance attract sharp commentary. Dispatches from Sioux Falls suggest the change may fail again.
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