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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1919
Page
1
Washington dispatch reports Germans reach Versailles with plans to sign the peace treaty today. President Wilson sails home tomorrow to push for a League of Nations and opposes any reservations. Congress plans delay on wartime enforcement bills until after the Fourth of July recess.
Administrators move to shutter the Rand School as reports circulate of an anticipated uprising among Black students. Officials cite safety concerns and order maintenance as the rationale for the closure decision.
Dr Walter Keene Wilkins was found guilty of first degree murder after a 22 hour 16 minute jury deliberation in Mineola Long Island. The jury’s split vote and long debate preceded a verdict that could face the death penalty with potential gubernatorial clemency.
London reports that the blockade of Germany will not be lifted until the Peace Treaty is ratified by all powers. It is understood that due to American ratification delays President Wilson's signature will be treated as ratification in the interim pending Congress action.
A Vienna dispatch says Italian, German and Austrian communists held a conference in Southern Tyrol to plan a revolution in Italy slated for the middle of July. The report, dated June 27 from Copenhagen, attributes the plot to a united communist effort.
The government troops move to occupy central stations in Hamburg as Spartacist activity rises. Berlin sees rail disruption from wage strikes, arrests of officials tied to Spartacist pamphlets, and ongoing tension amid attempts to quell the upheaval. Noske vows full use of resources, while opposition grows.
Wilson announces going home in confidence ratification will come, explains proposed reservations are amendments and will delay peace. He speaks to correspondents, bids farewell to peace delegation members, and leaves for Brest tonight.
Paris June 27 The stay of President Wilson ends tomorrow as his special train departs at 9 30 P M for Brest to board the steamship George Washington which sails near noon carrying him home after the Peace Treaty signing.
President Wilson sails back to America full of hope for a just peace with Germany based on the Paris treaty. He plans a nationwide tour to report on the peace process and emphasizes support for the League of Nations as central to postwar order. He warns that Senate changes could pull the United States from the league and prolong conflict.
The Non-Partisan League faces a weaker showing after yesterdays referendum with 32 262 affirmative votes to 35 628 negative from 1 306 of 2 856 precincts. Counties Morton Emmons Logan McIntosh Burleigh shift opposition amid strong German voter sentiment. The referenda cover terminal elevators flour mills a State bank farm credits tax and education and judicial reforms with final outcomes pending.
Berlin reports the Ministry of Defense says government troops will arrest or court martial anyone found bearing arms in Hamburg. About forty thousand troops are on Hamburg’s outskirts as rowdy insurgents caused damage and alarm last night. Police and People's Defense Corps aim to detain prisoners freed by insurgents while the Commission of Twelve shifts to disarming duties amid a power struggle with the Hamburg Senate.
Paris dispatch reports the Chinese delegation refused to sign the peace treaty with Germany after being denied reservations on Shantung. Washington notes private assurances about Japan relinquishing Shantung were not solid, and China fears exclusion from the League of Nations and loss of trade rights.
Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska predicts the League of Nations treaty will be ratified with the Covenant, estimating fewer than fifteen Republicans will oppose. He notes Borah Johnson group tensions with Witt Hays and urges no compromise on amendments or reservations. Democrats expected to back ratification. Lodge divided over Knox resolution.
Berlin reports Former Emperor William seeks swift return from Holland before Allies press surrender. Dutch government reportedly approves his return, while in The Hague the matter prompts debate over asylum. Frankfurter Zeitung notes Social Democrats defend asylum rights. Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung pledges German gratitude if Holland remains firm.
Berlin reports in official circles say the ex Kaiser will stay at Amerongen until the time to return to Germany and be restored as King of Prussia. Dispatches from German cities and letters from firms note a revival of support for William with praise of the Hohenzollerns for Germany’s trade and prosperity.
An Associated Press report from Coblenz notes posters in unoccupied Germany under the Officers' Alliance campaign urging the Netherlands to refuse extraditing the Kaiser to the Entente. The taunting ad expresses gratitude for Dutch hospitality and claims to speak for millions of Germans amid postwar tensions.
Paris June 27 The Peace Conference plans for the signing of the treaty at 3 P M tomorrow with Foch to witness as a French delegate. German plenipotentiaries Dr Hermann Muller and Dr Bell arrive at Versailles and tickets require photo ID. Italy Civili delegation heads to Paris Tittoni Briand Ribot Painleve Briand among those present. The original treaty on Japan parchment costs 15000 francs.
Foreign Secretary Mailler and Colonial Secretary Bell left Berlin for Versailles on a special train amid fears of an assassination attempt. Berlin dispatch notes the German delegates expect to sign the treaty Saturday afternoon.
Special Cable from Berlin reports the German government urged army leaders to salvage the situation after the Entente rejected two reservations in the peace treaty. President Ebert pressed General Groner to gauge troop willingness to sign unconditionally following statements by General Leittwitz of the National Defense Corps.
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