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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1919
Page
3
Dr. Karl Renner the Austrian chancellor spoke at St Germain in French, admitting Austro Hungarian guilt for 1914 and asking for a measured reparations burden. He avoided boast, urged leniency toward the public, and sought eight state revisions while criticizing punitive terms.
At Versailles the Austrian delegation led by Chancellor Renner presented terms and argued for a just peace. He lauded Wilson principles, cited Allied generosity, and urged a fair division of monarchy assets. The session opened with Clemenceau speaking briefly as Wilson arrived late due to a tire puncture.
The British Cabinet meets in Paris summoned by Lloyd George to gauge Liberal support for modifying the German peace treaty. Reports say Liberal sentiment in Britain mirrors that in the American Peace Commission, possibly prompting revisions before the treaty is presented to Germany.
Italy awaits Paris decision as Paris reports and Italian papers discuss the fate of the Adriatic question. Populace relieved any further conflict may be avoided and peace restored, though bitterness over perceived unequal sacrifices lingers.
The Vienna and Washington reports detail Austria’s peace terms after World War I. Austria becomes the Republic of Austria, recognizing Hungary Czechoslovakia and the Serb Croat Slovene State, cedes territories, accepts minority protections, and agrees to League rules. Frontiers with Czechoslovakia Italy and other borders are outlined, with plebiscites for Klagenfurt basins and transit rights guaranteed. Naval arms are surrendered and armed forces demobilized. reparations and some financial terms remain to be settled.
London reports the King's birthday honors list includes the Order of Merit for Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig and Vice Admiral Sir David Beatty.
The document outlines how Austria gains freedom of transit and access to the Adriatic, with privileges through former Austro-Hungarian territory and special conventions with involved states. It mirrors the German treaty in many provisions, including waivers of pecuniary claims and acceptance of Allied decrees, and sets entry into force upon signing by Austria and three principal powers.
A compiled roster lists Elliott Averett of United Cigar Stores as Vice-President Earl D Barst of Am Sugar Resin Co as President Edward J Barber of Barber Steamship Lines Ina Fredk F Fitzpatrick of Ry Steel Spring Co William Giblin of Mercantile Safe Deposit Co Elgood C Lufkin of The Texas C John McHugh of Med Metals Net Bank and Theodore F ympeentus as Vice-President and General Manager of National Cloak adult Ca.
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