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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1919
Page
2
Senators studied the peace treaty text with Republican critics warning the Sarre Basin terms cede control to France and Japan gains in Shantung. Debate centered on whether the League covenant could be separated from the treaty and on future public ratification or referendum options.
Paris dispatch reports officers and crew of the George Washington enjoy shore leave until Thursday morning before weighing anchor at a moment's notice. President Wilson is expected to sail for America after the treaty is signed or rejected, with Austro Hungarian and Turkish accords passed to Secretary Lansing for consideration. Rumor at Hotel de Crillon sets a Versailles signing for June 13 with the President departing that night.
Special to The New York Times in Wilkes-Barre, Taft answered in part that the Knox resolution and Ireland pose questions. He said the constitution allows the League in the peace treaty and would study Knox further. Taft urged league support and opposed objections to the covenant. He urged excluding Ireland from negotiations and drew a Philippines parallel. He noted German options about signing at Versailles or near the border with American forces dictating terms.
Vienna reports the Austrian government is drafting an evasive reply to the peace terms. Germany urged to protest Allied rigor at St Germain while Paris notes continued tension over Vienna’s stance as officials seek a safe wording.
The Chinese Government accepted the resignations of Tsio Yu-Lin minister of communications Lu Chung-Yu director of the currency bureau and Chang Tong-Hsiang minister to Tokyo. They were charged with being pro Japanese politicians and student agitation centered on them. Acceptance is expected to calm disturbances.
In Paris the Chamber of Deputies approved the cabinet 276 to 137 after debate on an interpellation about police searches of the National Office of the Press HQ. The office oversaw paper purchases and sought paper-exemption for publishers. The cabinet declined to comment on a probe into the secretary general’s alleged abuse of influence, citing separation of powers.
Bela Kun agrees to visit Paris to explain Hungary conditions and will appoint a delegation likely headed by himself. Fighting resumes between Hungarians and Czechoslovaks on the Save River as he says the Czechs violate the allied frontier. Kun welcomes the Allies invitation to the peace conference and cites a proposed commission to settle Czech Hungarian differences.
An Arabian mission to France led by General Neuri Said Pasha arrived in Marseilles today aboard the French cruiser Jules Ferry. Neuri Said Pasha, once Chief of Staff to Emir Feisai son of the Hedjaz king, previously commanded Hedjaz forces and fought with Allied armies in Mesopotamia and Palestine.
Rhode Island Senator Peter G Gerry reports from Europe that American support for Wilson’s peace aims remains strong. He credits Allied leadership and North American leadership in the war, notes Washington critics, and argues the president sacrificed publicity to secure a durable settlement.
Paris dispatch reports Big Four nearing final draft of the German treaty with three issues remaining. France favors a 48 hour reply window, the United States four days, Britain one week. The plan includes German hearing on allied sub commissions, reparations staged over two years then 125 billion francs in gold or negotiable securities, and potential future increases. Silesian and Polish frontier issues remain unsettled.
Paris reports the Council of Four nearing an agreement on Germany’s indemnity after studying commission reports and German counter proposals. Premier Kramarz of Czechoslovakia and Prime Minister Brătianu of Romania will be heard tomorrow.
London editors fault President Wilson for secrecy over the peace treaty. The Daily News notes three currents of opinion opposing the approach: Republican hostility, fear of world policy, and the secrecy surrounding terms. It also says Wilson compromised openness by relying on secret diplomacy in Paris.
The passage lauds Wilson as a strong statesman and opinion shaper while noting his lone stance and possible recovery with Congress and the American people, framed as a desperate hazard to his health and position.
Paris reports that the Allied negotiators aim to present final terms to Brockdorff-Rantzau by next Friday with a June 20 signing date likely. Wilson, Orlando, and Clemenceau push for early closure as labor unrest and anti-German sentiment influence the debate.
A commentator notes the subject has poor publicity skills and relies on outcomes. Time will reveal critics and a merit-filled case prompting belief that the operation will struggle to sustain itself, even as the individual aims to go to America.
Rome reports June 19 reopening of Parliament as key, with Orlando’s stance on Adriatic and Fiume shaping options. Three paths loom: secure Italian aims, back the London Treaty against Allies, or withdraw to support nationalist demands. D Annunzio’s denial of a speech and Locatelli’s flight are noted amid praise for Fiume’s spirit.
Oscar Straus defends the League in a statement asserting the opposition is misguided. Dr Mezes declares Germany will sign and emphasizes the immense scope of the task ahead.
London reports that British American Tobacco shareholders approved issuing 2,131,733 ordinary shares at 1 par to stockholders of record June 5, payable August 15, and 175,704 ordinary shares to the Directors at £2. Deputy Chairman Joseph Hood said higher costs necessitate more capital after borrowing £3,000,000 in September and October last year. Dr Sidney F. Mezes, head of a City College of New York committee, returned from Paris noting Germany must sign the treaty and praising President Wilson's leadership.
The text argues war excitement eroded French thrift as money flowed to food, drink, and amusements while saving vanished. It contrasts peasants and industrial workers, noting 16 million peasants still feel sympathy with strikers and doubts about international labor leaders toppling the republic.
Frank P. Walsh and Edward F. Dunne, Irish American representatives, will seek a definite statement from President Wilson on Sinn Fein delegates at the Peace Conference. They plan to urge Wilson to present Ireland's case to the Council of Your. Sinn Fein hopes rise after the US Senate resolution.
Pledges totaling about 100000 were made at a Mechanics Hall mass meeting directed by the Irish Freedom Fund Association. Speakers included Cardinal O Connell Michael J Ryan Dan Cohalan and Mayor Peters as resolutions thanked the U S Senate for demanding a Peace Conference meeting and urged Irish independence.
The Annalist highlights enormous forthcoming demands for reconstructing Europe and meeting U S Treasury obligations as the country plans funding methods and policy steps.
The article discusses former Public Service Commissioner Oscar Straus aboard the Mount Vernon and his support for the League of Nations as central to world peace. It notes delays in sessions due to delegates' difficulties and frames the League as a crucial political achievement joining nations against chaos.
About 4,000 former officers and sailors from six vessels will start returning to Germany around July 1. Fifteen already released are held at Forty McPherson and Ogelthorpe. Forty other enemy aliens, first interned at Panama and later moved to U S custody, will be sent back to Panama next week as preparation for return to Germany and Austria.
American Ambassador Hugh K. Wallace toured Verdun and Paris on June 1, reflecting on French resistance to the Germans. He declared the ruins show that walls are no stronger than France’s courage and that foundations lie in the affection Americans hold for France.
The speaker argues Clemenceau mismanages victory by wavering on Germany's payments, opposing loans and taxes, and abandoning public opinion. He accuses Clemenceau of ruling as a divine monarch, using police methods and personal vendettas, thus wasting France’s triumph.
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