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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1919
Page
2
The document argues that Germany and its allies planned and pursued a long policy of domination leading to World War I. It details accountability, the need for punishment, and a framework for reparations via a commission, with Germany bearing heavy financial and territorial burdens and ongoing Allied occupation to enforce the treaty.
Berne trial ends after a fortnight revealing German General Staff agents attempted to ship bombs infernal machines and lethal germs via Switzerland to Italy. Seven of the 24 accused are condemned. key German officials escape. Public unrest follows as Swiss authorities denounce the plot's breach of neutrality.
Paris reports the German government has forbidden publication of the memoirs of late Lieut Gen von Moltke, chief of the general staff, citing 1914 events that could taint war responsibility discussions. A diplomat-read copy suggests the halt mirrors delay of official documents, with publication possible after a peace treaty is signed.
The statistics branch of the Army General Staff releases casualty totals for American forces. Archangel front shows 515 casualties plus 15 accidents, Siberia reports 52. Archangel strength stands at 8,073 after recent sailings. Vladivostok strength was 8,460 on June 5.
Analysts say plans would bind American and British actions to aid France during a prolonged Rhine occupation. President Wilson reportedly opposed a continued army of occupation in Germany, while political aides fear campaign leverage from retaining troops in France.
Paris dispatches say Dr. Karl Renner head of the Austrian Peace Mission handed the Council of Five a memorandum alleging injustice to 4,500,000 German-Austrians under the proposed treaty. He warned new states in central Europe could provoke another Balkans flare and urged action on Tyrol Carinthia Syria and Western Hungary. The Council debated the remaining Austrian peace terms and other matters before President Wilson's departure for Belgium.
Berlin officials and Foreign Office members voice pessimism over terms and accuse Allied cruelty after reports of French mob action at Versailles. German desire for a free vote in East and West Prussia Posen and Silesia could sway acceptance. Count von Brockdorff Rantzau to arrive. full social conferences set for Wednesday. Allied reply to German counterproposals to be released to foreign press today.
A Reuters despatch from Berlin reports seven German cabinet members favor signing the amended peace terms while seven oppose, indicating a split within the government on the terms.
Berlin reports a 48 hour newspaper blackout due to a strike by auxiliary workers in mechanical departments. The unrest appears tied to potential renewed clashes as Entente replies are delivered to Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau. Outlying cities publish Berlin editions. government-aligned pressure is alleged.
The Daily Chronicle says the covering letter is well drafted and bears Wilson's imprint. It adds the operative part shifts Polish Pomerania to Poland’s detriment and will be hard to justify. The Daily News dissents, claiming peace terms remain largely unchanged.
Berne reports sharp drops in currency values with marks at 34 francs per 100 marks and Austrian crowns at 15 francs per 100 crowns reflecting a decline in exchange rates Monday, June 16.
Allies anticipate Germany will accept the treaty at Versailles and depart Paris for home on the George Washington soon after signing. European leaders warn American Senators opposing the League and treaty risk blame if Germany rejects terms, while fears of renewed hostilities and harsher terms loom if negotiations fail. The Supreme Council plans to keep the Army of Occupation at 110000 with civil administration for the occupied area under a separate convention.
In Munich municipal elections the Independent Socialists gained seats, capturing sixteen to ten for the Majority Socialists. The combined Socialists secure a council majority as bourgeois parties total twenty three seats.
London officials warn Parliament that food price spikes may recur in winter. Parliamentary Secretary McCurdy accuses speculators of profiting from oils and fats after price controls were loosened and cites growing trusts as a threat to consumer costs. The conference urged drastic government action to curb profiteering.
Special Cable to The New York Times reports extensive damage at Whitley Camp during days of disturbance. Officers mess looted. safes emptied, valuables taken. large bank safe missing. two shops burned. armed police prevented further fires. one man wounded by bayonet, another shot through the jaw. Garrison Theatre destroyed.
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