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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1919
Page
2
Weimar reports say the German Cabinet abandoned a forty eight hour delay and entered an all night session to form a new government capable of signing peace terms. Eduard David briefly led as candidate for premier but failed to unite factions. Ministers met again this afternoon with party leaders in attendance.
Copenhagen dispatch reports Majority Socialists and Centrists failed to reach a pact on the Paris Peace Treaty as Socialists refuse to acknowledge sole German war guilt or surrender suspects. German political figures Bauer and Muller emerge, with Bauer listed as potential Foreign Minister and Muller linked to disarmament talks, while Eduard David and Philipp Scheidemann party figures appear in context of the Reichstag debates.
Paris dispatches say newspapers expect Germany to sign the peace treaty if no plebiscite or ministerial crisis delays it. American and other delegates report German press urging quick signing while provincial papers favor acceptance. Scheidemann’s government and Noske face political shifts as Foch plans military operations.
From Weimar June 19 observers report a government divided over the Entente terms. The Peace Delegates face opposition from key ministers with Noske favored for premiership while the Independents align for signing. A final decision hinges on party lines and potential government reformation.
Paris dispatch reports Allied plans for an iron ring around Germany to force terms without full occupation. If Germany strikes Poland or the west, Allied forces could seal segments of the circle while blocking Bolshevist spread. Rhineland sentiment grows for peace terms as Noske may favor acceptance. Corpus Christi processions in Coblenz reflect Catholic support for signing.
Paris reports indicate the final copies of the Peace Treaty will carry signatures and seals of all Allied and German representatives. In Versailles police and foreign ministry officials reviewed security plans at the prefecture and palace, with new arrangements set to be completed by Tuesday.
Kingston reports the mayor will declare a holiday and host fireworks and illuminations once Jamaica learns the peace treaty is signed by Germany. The municipality prepares for the celebration and public decorations.
Theodor Wolff reports from Weimar Brockdorf and the peace delegates resist signing the Versailles treaty. He notes six men of diverse backgrounds share a common conviction that Germany must endure a longer, stronger stand for peace. He asks for decisive leaders as the hour calls for big men in Weimar.
Coblenz reports say the Third Army divisions rise to action after seven months, with the 2d Division leading toward the Rhine edge, engineers and signals sparking forward, as officers say Germans must sign the treaty or face Allied advance. Washington notes the 225000 men could operate as a unit for a year or more, with 1st and 2d as active elements and 3d 4th as reserve.
Reported discussions in Amerongen involve purchasing property near Utrecht for the former emperor’s residence. German officials led by Dr Kriegs discuss taxation on unearned increment, with figures ranging 1.6 to 20 million marks. Von Berg advises, security around the castle tightens as police redeploy and village services shorten hours.
Residents near Coblenz awoke to an unexpected scene as American troops began quitting bivouac. The field show of khaki tents, horses, mules, and Liberty trucks signaled a move into Germany, replacing previously occupied sheltering villages near the bridgehead with a large American presence departing.
The text of von Hindenburg’s letter to President Ebert explains his wish to retire from office after preliminary peace is signed. Ebert responds with the nation’s undying thanks, praising Hindenburg for remaining at his post in hard times and serving the Fatherland.
British prime minister Lloyd George is confined to his room with a severe throat. He missed yesterday’s Supreme Allied Council meeting and was replaced at the conference by Foreign Secretary Arthur Balfour.
The article describes US forces near Coblenz ahead of a likely advance, with about 100000 troops moving from billets to front lines. It notes German fear and mixed feelings as troops leave their Rhine billets, and explains the divisions behind the bridgehead preparing for a swift one day advance amid a shifted front line.
Copenhagen reports the Danish cabinet falls after a long crisis as Centre, Democrat and Socialist groups fail to unite on peace terms and economic concessions. The Centre Party accepts reservations on responsibility and Allies terms, leading to the cabinet's withdrawal.
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