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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1919
Page
2
The allied powers present their last word on the 1919 peace, outlining territorial adjustments in Poland and Danzig, reparations rules, League of Nations integration, and strict military limits for Germany, insisting Germany sign at Versailles within five days or the armistice ends.
President Wilson will depart Paris for Belgium at 10 o clock Tuesday night following an official announcement. The trip marks a diplomatic outreach during his European journey and underscores U S engagement with Belgian affairs.
Weimar June 16 The majority Socialist Congress rejected a proposal for a Soviet constitution for Germany receiving only one vote The congress also adopted a resolution denying pensions to former royal family members Berlin June 14 Food Minister Schmidt clashed with Wissell over socialization saying coal socialization is only a modest start and that industry must be self supporting he urged a grain monopoly first in social policy efforts
Paris dispatch notes a mistaken telegram reported by L Echo de Paris claiming the Council of Four would summon Soviet delegates to Paris. The article says the error originated with a British Mission scribe and that no invitation to Bela Kun supporters was intended.
The Council of Four will finish missing clauses of the Austrian treaty tomorrow covering military naval and financial terms. They will be handed to Dr Karl Renner on Wednesday as a fourteen‑member Austrian delegation arrives from Vienna to join the peace mission.
The article details that civil control for the left bank of the Rhine was omitted from the final treaty draft as a supplementary agreement. German plenipotentiaries received one revised copy, with nine nine other copies for personal corrections. Translation and printing will take at least twenty four hours, delaying presentation to the German National Assembly in Weimar. Marshal Foch General Bliss and other leaders attended the Council of Five, discussing the windup of the German situation and potential last hour moves. The Allies promise to deliver within a month a list of individuals to be tried for responsibility for the war and violations of the laws of war. Premier Clemenceau updated his cabinet on revised terms of the Allied reply to German counterproposals.
Paris dispatch notes Austrian delegates argue the reduced empire lacks economic power under the Germanic-tied settlement and demand shared demnity with neighboring states. They seek Klagenfurt, Drave boundary changes, and a southern limit near the Drave River, while opposing a mere copy of Germany’s treaty.
London reports that the Allied reply to German counterproposals pleases most British opinion. It preserves essential points while addressing objections and supports Germany joining the League of Nations in time. The eastern frontier changes are seen as justified to prevent injustice and Silesia remains controversial but best possible.
Paris June 16 The Turkish Mission arriving last week will relocate from Vaucreason to Chateau de Mont Eclin at Jouy en Josas near Sceaux south of Paris.
Le Matin contends that allies have yielded on core treaty provisions and debt payment methods. The French journal warns Germany could secure a moral and economic foothold via the League of Nations and urges scrutiny of postwar concessions and possible renewed aggression.
Paris reports P B Noyes of New York and Oneida named as American member of the allied temporary Economic Commission to carry out treaty terms in the occupied German area. He may keep the seat when the commission becomes permanent. Bernard Baruch urged to join the Allied Reparations Commission and may need to reside in Europe if he accepts.
Berlin reports no newspapers sold as carters and carriers strike over higher pay. Munich and other cities face similar actions. Independent Socialists and Communists push protests while authorities warn of potential revolutionary upheaval and military measures.
Official circles report Britain will receive the bulk of German tonnage held in German ports and surrendered when the armistice was signed. France gets 306000 to 400000 tons, Italy gains Austrian tonnage, and the United States retains 700000 tons including the Leviathan.
The Interborough Rapid Transit Company announced at a Public Service Commission hearing that the dual rapid transit line from Atlantic Avenues terminal in Brooklyn to Utica Avenue on the Eastern Parkway will be ready for operation about February 1. A proposal to build a passageway at Ass Avenue Station for Island Railroad Company trains was discussed but set aside for future consideration.
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