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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1919
Page
3
Paris dispatch assesses American views on the Peace Conference and President Wilson. It notes favorable impressions of his flexibility and open mind, contrasts with American criticism of terms, and stresses his energy, restraint, and leadership in guiding talks toward a stable postwar order.
The Rotterdamsche Courant reports that American Colonel Emerson, noted in journalism and propaganda work, spoke at a Berlin protest against peace terms. Edwin Imerson, ex magazine writer and NY National Guard captain, has been prominent for pro German to anti American remarks since war began.
The article explains tensions over the peace terms as Germany seeks clarifications while the main treaty text remains unchanged. President Wilson plans Paris engagement this weekend, Colonel House to London for five days, and talks focus on whether changes become part of the treaty before a plenary session. French authorities tighten security at Versailles and coordinate with German delegates, raising concerns about information access and leverage.
Reports from Coblenz on June 10 describe increasing hostility between American troops and German civilians in the occupied zone. Clashes leave several wounded and at least six Americans dead since the Rhine advance. one American, Patrick Sheridan of Chicago, killed by a German sniper during Whitsuntide unrest.
Serbian troops entered Klagenfurt to restore order after Austria rejected Jugoslav ceasefire terms. Armistice took effect at 7 p m with Austria agreeing to repair May offensive damage. In Prague the Serbo Croat Slovene Kingdom and Austria report evacuation of the neutral zone and a suspension of hostilities across the demarcation line.
Bolshevist forces retook Ufa in three days of bloody fighting aided by air support. Ufa sits on the Trans-Siberian Railway in Orenburg province, east of Samara, behind Kolchak lines. Also note a missing British submarine in the Baltic and Archangel flotilla actions on Lake Onega with American sailors.
Berlin reports to Copenhagen that Germany asserts under Article XII it may withdraw from Lithuania and Latvia north of a line, with evacuation to finish in six to eight weeks. Troop concentration is a unit issue, and General von der Goltz is told not to interfere in Latvia’s internal affairs.
Paris June 11 The Council of Four has the full text of Admiral Kolchak's reply to the allied note on recognizing the Omsk Government. The anti Bolshevist leader's response is believed to push recognition without delay.
June 11 dispatch reports Wenden on the River Aa fifty miles northeast of Riga evacuated by Esthonians after days of intense fighting. Official notes say German forces pressed the evacuation. Paris dispatch notes Marshal Foch ordered a halt to hostilities against Esthonians and hints at an allied mission to review German actions.
The piece reports divergences among Lloyd George Clemenceau and Wilson over the postwar treaty terms. Clemenceau pushes for strict German concessions while Lloyd George leans to soften terms amid Liberal criticism. Wilson advocates public access to the treaty text and urges timely resolution with American backing for clarity and speed.
News from Juarez and El Paso reports advance elements of General Felipe Angeles and Francisco Villa moving toward Guadalupe and edging nearer the border. Federal detachments sweep east of Juarez while Monterey records 75 killed in fighting that began after Sunday elections.
Paris June 10. Austrian Chancellor Karl Renner warns the Peace Conference of hard conditions on Austria and the danger of losing Bohemia Tyrol and key industries. He says Austria is overwhelmed with despair and signals willingness to observe territorial clauses. Progress stalls as German Austrian issues take priority andHungary talks await changes.
Professor Heinrich Lammasch former Austrian Premier and one of the principal delegates to the Peace Congress departed St Germain tonight for Vienna with his wife and daughter and a dozen attachés of the peace delegation.
Paris reports say Turkey's fate remains unclear as a Turkish delegation arrives for consultations. Allies question whether Turkey is still a nation and if a peace deal with the Ottoman Government is needed. France and Britain control Constantinople with Turkish papers censored to limit mandate sentiment.
The article reports debate at the council over continuing the Supreme Economic Council or forming a new international body to manage postwar raw materials and trade. American representatives oppose continuing the current system, urging a fresh, truly international organization. They note global needs for materials, reconstruction funds, and a coordinated survey of requirements led by the United States.
Paris June 11 The Executive Committee of the General Labor Federation fixed June 14 for a joint move with British Italian and Belgian labor groups amid protests against intimidation of strikers and price rises. Courbevoie train incident reports arson and passenger ejection. Debate over eight hour day for coal miners ends with rejection of a proposed timing definition.
Democratic senators plan to block a vote on the Knox resolution, aiming to delay action until the Peace Conference acts on the treaty. Republicans may need closure rules, but lack votes. committee debate resumes with Knox open to amendments while Poindexter argues treaty linkage can be separated from League of Nations terms.
London reports the British Joy Loan will launch in two parts a long date funding loan and Victory Bonds with annual drawings. Wealthy-aim features, possible installments for small savers, no fixed subscription cap, and a four week list period. Campaign to boost public enthusiasm includes flags bunting seaside resort celebrations and Joy Loan garden parties.
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