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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1919
Page
2
The German Assembly debates acceptance of the peace terms as Herr Bauer forms a new cabinet after intense divisions. Key figures include Count von Bernstorff and von Brockdorff-Rantzau while Erzberger and Mueller assume top finance and foreign posts.
Weimar June 21. Germany formed a new cabinet after a week of hot weather and intense bargaining. The key issue was signing the peace terms. Majority Socialists favored signing with Independents and Conservatives backing them, while Centrists hesitated and Democrats resisted extradition of the former Emperor and other notables.
Gustav Adolf Bauer succeeds Scheidemann as Premier and Second Chairman of the General Commission of the Federation of Labor Unions. He served as Reichstag member since 1901 from Breslau and was appointed Minister of Labor under Prince Max in October. He is a labor law expert and insurances authority born 1870.
Reuters dispatch from Berlin notes the new cabinet's fragile footing after peace, with only 255 of 423 deputies backing the Centrists and Socialists. A single accident or abstention could topple the government, the report states.
The German objections focus on five articles 227 to 231, part VII of the original treaty. Provisions outline a special tribunal for William II, military tribunals for war law violations, surrender requests to the Netherlands, and German cooperation on documents for incriminating acts, with the start of Part VIII on Reparations.
The text states that allied and associated governments affirm and Germany accepts responsibility for the losses and damage suffered by their nations and nationals due to the aggression of Germany and its allies during the war.
A detailed chronology covers Germany declaring war on Russia, armistice dawns at Senlis, dynastic topple orders in Oldenburg Saxony and Mecklenberg Schwerin, Wilson’s address to Congress, and the start of German demobilization. It notes the occupation of Cologne, Petain in Metz, British fleet surrender near May Island, Kaiser Wilhelm fleeing to Holland, and early peace bids including the League of Nations.
Peace Conference circles expect the German cabinet to sign the peace treaty by midweek. Council of Five members see a favorable outlook and say signing could occur as early as Tuesday. Some press reports note a possible forty eight hour delay if Berlin commits to signing without changes.
Paris reports detail German notes to Clemenceau and Allied replies over June 19 and June 2 documents. The exchange lists divergences on German concessions covering League of Nations safeguards, Alsace Lorraine debts, Upper Silesia commission, Memel, Heligoland, Shantung property, reparations, and export controls, with Clemenceau asserting the June 19 text is authentic and outlining Allied interpretations.
In Mannheim Germany on June 22 serious food riots broke out. Troops were deployed to quell the disturbances. Twenty persons were seriously injured and 200 people were arrested in the unrest.
A writer in today’s issue of The An naunt discusses the present dull market in Wall Street. The piece argues dangers of the past have been averted by optimism and that wild speculation has been checked by high share values. Newsstands price is 10¢. annual rate is $5.
Lenin argues that bourgeois democracy masks a dictatorship of capital and that true liberty lies in a dictatorship of the proletariat. He attacks the Berne conference rhetoric, warns Socialists against defending democracy without class content, and cites the Paris Commune and modern wars as proof of capitalist oppression.
BRASIL June 22. Echo de Paris reports the government weighing legislative elections on October 12. The French planning aims to set a voting date with authorities evaluating October as the election window.
Berlin quiet on the surface as military guards patrol streets and planes fly overhead. Reports claim a militant conspiracy to overthrow the government led by Lettow-Vorbeck, with Independents and Communists accusing militarists of purges and executions, while arms smuggling rumors circulate from Hamburg to Berlin.
London June 21 official peace conference report says German delegates will arrive Monday to sign the treaty. Signing expected Wednesday in American headquarters with President Wilson leaving Paris for America on the day of the signing. French anticipate accreditation motions delaying final steps through Friday.
In Berne on June 22 the German exchange rate advanced from about 34 to 4 francs per 100 marks amid improved peace prospects. The Austrian rate climbed from 15 to 20 francs per 1 crown as markets responded to détente signals.
Admiral voices blame on Admiralty and Germans amid calls for accountability after ships scuttled at Scapa Flow. Officials note security lapses and that open valves could delay sinking. critics urge disclosure of responsible blunderers and urge tighter precautions before peace decisions.
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