23 May 1917
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1917
Page
1
Premier Ribot rejected Silas Proack’s plan for social reforms and defended government priorities. The debate centered on economic stability and public order as the opposition pressed for faster change.
Paris report on parliamentary interpellations as Premier Ribot outlines aims for postwar indemnity and reparation. Government reorganizes high command to focus on military operations, address submarine threats, and ensure food supply. France pledges no conquest or covetousness while seeking just reparation for Belgium Serbia Romania and Montenegro.
Premier Ricts speech draws wide attention as socialist leaders praise France for aiding Russia. Ribot delays debate on Russia and reads a telegram from Russia pledging gratitude for France entering the war. Russia’s foreign minister notes no annexation and seeks restitution of lost provinces.
Marshal Joffre and Ex-Premier Viviani arrived at Brest after returning from the United States. They are due in Paris tonight. The French mission sailed from New York May 15 under volunteer censorship and was convoyed by a French warship.
The New Orleans Attorney General Coco issued an opinion upholding President Dowling of the State Board of Health that bakers must mark each loaf wrapper with its weight. Bakers had questioned Dowling's declaration and the health board sought legal guidance. This ruling affects bakers across Louisiana.
President Welson states explicit reasons for taking up arms. The article outlines causation cited by the administration, including threats to national security, alliances, and economic interests. It discusses diplomatic context and public justification presented to citizens.
President Wilson defends U.S. entry into World War I in a letter to Rep. Heflin of Alabama, denouncing German outrages and autocratic aims. He asserts no hostility to the German people but resolves to defeat the autocratic government and its war aims.
Treasury officials announced a nationwide plan to unlock purse strings for the Liberty loan. Experts estimate the country’s banking resources will underpin a schedule of minimum performances by regions including the East, West, South, and Pacific slope to encourage unprecedented oversubscription.
The Treasury releases tentative bond allotments totaling up to 2.5 billion with a reserve to cover shortfalls. Boston New York and Philadelphia heads expect 49 percent of the loan while state minimums show Louisiana 13.5 million Texas 35 million Arkansas 7 million Tennessee 15 million Kansas 2 million Oklahoma 14.5 thousand. Washington notes Italy war mission led by Prince Udine arriving amid cheering crowds.
President Wilson declares that censorship is necessary and calls on Congress to act favorably. He emphasizes the imperative to control information amid national concerns and urges swift legislative action.
The revised administration food control bill keeps price fixing and preferential shipment provisions for foodstuffs. It also governs milling standards and the use of grain in liquor production while authorizing government action to curb hoarding and regulate distribution during wartime. President Wilson pressed for censorship powers in the espionage measure, urging Congress to enact strict press control.
Sheriff Arthur Grant announces the registration of men for military duty on June 5 with appointed registrars at each polling place. The lists include Ward One through Nine and Precincts 1 and 2, naming dozens of volunteers and alternates from local firms and neighborhoods.
Washington reports that the State Department protested to the Spanish government over the detention of American citizens in Germany. The protest cited two American Antwerp electric company employees, both women, as withheld from departure, with estimates that 50 to 75 Americans may be in Germany. The note urges a full explanation of the German stance on their departure and notes Americans face no departure barriers in the United States, hinting at possible reprisals.
Reports from several sources describe offers from Austria to Russia and Germany to Russia and the Entente powers, but no tangible confirmation. The second phase of Arras, Aisne and Champagne failed for the Germans while French forces tightened their grip and prepared for possible British action on the Drocourt Queant line.
A Central News Dispatch from Amsterdam states the entire Hungarian cabinet led by Premier Count Tisza has resigned. The firing comes amid political turmoil and pressures within Hungary.
Aristides Aukuero, the recalled Cuban minister to Berlin, reports the imperial regime in Germany is in danger as he travels to France amid mounting political instability.
The weekly shipping statement reports the sinking of eighteen merchantmen of more than 1600 tons each.
Mexico City on May 23 Ernesto Perez in charge of the foreign office denies that Mexico has made any representations to Germany over submarine warfare.
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