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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1919
Page
2
General Griner warns as Noske calls for unconditional signature to save the Fatherland. Hindenburg resigns in a blaze of Bengal fire while urging troops to stay at posts. Griner contemplates resignation but will remain until eastern affairs settle.
A Danish complaint to the Council of Four claims Germany is selling state property inside future plebiscite territory. Paris sources note a dispute over Germanys right to dispose of property with no compensation, unlike Alsace stipulations.
The report marks the fifth anniversary of Archduke Francis Ferdinand's assassination in Sarajevo and notes Versailles signing today as a symbolic end of the five years since that crisis. It recalls German plans at Potsdam after the June 28, 1914 date and a New Young Times issue from June 29 1914 with features on the tragedy and portraits.
Paris June 26 William Scheuer Mann correspondent for Deutsche Tageszeitung was arrested at Versailles Wednesday evening on a larceny charge from a French officer at Charneville. A War Council warrant existed but Foreign Affairs says pursuing the case would be unwise, so he was discharged with right to take action later.
Marshal Foch arrived at Coblenz with aides and staff for a possible final visit to the American bridgehead. He praised U S forces and warned the war must not be relaxed until terms are signed. He planned to return to Kreuznach. Frederik Ketterman, German officer, was convicted by an American military commission of recruiting civilians in the occupied zone. He had papers showing knowledge of troop movements and arson of ammo dumps near Coblenz and admitted recruiting over fifty men.
The Municipality of Greater Berlin completed the purchase of Metropolitan Surface Lines for 100,660,090 marks. Shareholders received payment in municipal bonds with a premium as the system becomes city property. The lines were described as profitable.
The Annaiat notes service for references and consultation in study and business. It highlights a complete table of stock exchange transactions, the New York Curb Market, Federal Reserve Hank statements, gold price holdings, and open market food cost of living data.
In Budapest a spontaneous uprising against Bela Kun's Soviet government erupts. Loyalists seized a Danube monitor, attacked the Soviet headquarters, and troops plus citizens battled in the streets amid shortages and mass arrests. Bela Kun seeks refuge as peasants resist confiscation of crops.
The Hague June 26. Espionage of governmental telegrams at The Hague and Amsterdam telegraph offices has led to arrests and trials since the war began. Social Democrat Troelstra, allied with German Social Democrats, may be involved in the latest case. Dutch Social Democrat leaders plan to question the government and oust Troelstra if charges hold. Troelstra is a friend of Scheidemann, who is said to have used Entente telegrams for data.
Paris report notes German heavy artillery striking Czenstochowa threatening Warsaw Cracow rail links. Polish Premier Paderewski seeks Allied ammunition before German rail control tightens. Battles also near Krotoschin and the Netze river as Galicia gains temporary Brucz boundary recognition by the Council of Four.
Berlin dispatch reports a secret plan by the German government led by Philipp Scheidemann to refuse signing the peace treaty and permit Allied troops to advance to the Elbe while creating a separate northeastern German state. Plans included cooperation with Polish and German regional leaders and possible attack after the treaty. the plot collapsed amid infighting and fear of a bid to restore the former emperor.
The Senate passed the Electoral Reform bill by 129 to 4. The measure provides for electing members of the House of Deputies by departments rather than by arrondissements and includes other election reforms. the Chamber of Deputies had approved it on April 10.
Senator Knox backs the Knox resolution as Fall wins a Senate majority for his plan. Root amendments gain Lodge endorsement and Borah opponents stay divided. Holt reports Paris terms, Hitchcock plans to present findings, and Gore's vote is hotly contested amid claims from both sides.
An American observer in Paris describes Kerr and Percy shaping Lloyd George's stance at the treaty talks, with Kerr steering liberal tone and a future leadership path. Davis is noted as a likely Democratic 1920 nominee amid debate on Wilson's postwar influence and the peace framework.
Paris dispatch reports Peace Conference focus on the former German Crown Prince's escape from Wileringen Island to Germany. Allies note he is held in contempt by Germans, blamed for military missteps, and seen as a factor in potential postwar instability.
In Holland the former Crown Prince Frederick William Hohenzollern remains at his Wieringen residence as of this morning, per Dutch interior ministry confirmation. Paris reports the escape claim was relayed to the American Peace Delegation and Council of Four, with a call to heighten vigilance over the ex Kaiser. London cites his postwar plan to return to Silesia and take up landowner duties after peace.
London June 27 John W Davis United States Ambassador to Great Britain was appointed Senior Warden of the Grand Lodge of England Free Masonry at Albert Hall The honor unique for a foreigner was conferred by the Duke of Connaught Grand Master of the lodge Ten thousand people attended the ceremony Representatives from twenty American Grand Lodges included Frederick W Hamilton Boston Leon M Abbott Massachusetts W S Farmer Syracuse R J Kenworthy Judge Townsend Scudder New York Robert C Travis Raymond Daniel Georgia as delegates or attendees
The Council of Four created a general commission to assume fifteen or more commissions handling conference matters. Milner House Simon Crespi and Chinda named as mandatories for colonies and territories detached from enemy wars. Terms on reparations and naval clauses may pass to the Austrians Monday. Wilson leaves Paris tomorrow. Lloyd George heads home Sunday.
Paris dispatch reports President Wilson aims for ratification without reservations. He views the conference as a vast success, praising gains for Poland Yugoslavia and Czechoslovakia, labor charter and broader international cooperation, while opponents in Congress push reservations and peace with Germany.
Vienna officials report Dr Karl Renner presented a note to the Peace Conference seeking to defer Article 49 of the peace treaty. The note calls for a special Entente supervised commission to settle the indemnity division rather than a power driven decision.
Brussels dispatch quotes the prince saying East Prussia and Silesia will never consent to Polish borders. He predicts another war within ten years as tensions over Poland rise.
At Nuremberg a discussion on removing images of the former Emperor and Crown Prince from schools led to all pictures remaining except one of the Prince deemed too immoral for children to view, per the Neue Berliner Zeitung.
Reported negotiations with the commander of the Government troops at Wandszek. Noske warned that entering Hamburg would trigger heavy fighting but pursues other plans. The city, likened to Budapest, may face rapid consequences similar to Munich.
The Independent Socialist and Communist members of the Executive Council of the Greater Berlin Soviet were arrested by order of Minister Noske on treason charges. A Hamburg insurrection was intercepted via a telegram urging immediate action and arming partisans. Casualties in Hamburg reach twenty dead and up to 290 wounded amid fears of seized food ships and a Spartacist uprising in Berlin.
Berlin dispatch reports that leaders of the Greater Berlin Soviet Executive Council, arrested on Noske orders, have been freed. Officials could not prove their involvement in a Hamburg Berlin telephone plot for a new revolution. Reports say looting began in western suburbs, starting Schineberg and spreading to Fridenau.
President Wilson received a Doctor of Laws honorary degree from the University of Geneva. Prof William Rappard presented the diploma, and Wilson expressed gratitude and asked Rappard to convey thanks to the faculty. The ceremony followed Rappard's arrival from Geneva.
Continued into the early hours, troops have been dispatched to assist the resident guard in restoring order and maintaining security.
The Commission of Twelve reports renewed bloodshed in Hamburg amid protests against adulterated foods. Volunteers from Ahrenfeld and Hamburg police joined in the violence, while Germany faces spontaneous uprisings born of hunger. The statement blames private profiteers for exploiting workers and urges calm to protect industry. Americans Continue Relief Work. PARIS, June 26.
Paris dispatch reports President Poincaré urging Allies to stay vigilant to prevent violations before treaties with Germany. He praised American aid, stressed lasting justice, and urged unity to ensure enduring Franco American friendship and allied cohesion at the Peace Conference.
London reports a Buckingham Palace garden party hosted by King George and Queen Mary in place of the prewar presentation court function. Attendees included John W. Davis, the American Ambassador, Embassy members and their wives. Mrs. Davis presented several American guests from Buffalo and New York including Mrs France M. Wolcott, Mrs Felix I Doubleday, Miss Mal Gerry, Miss Catherine Wendell, and Miss Dorothy Hibbard.
The message from Hamburg describes intense street fighting between government troops and civilians with machine guns used on both sides. Casualties include killed and wounded, with rumors that government forces are temporarily losing ground and additional troops arriving from outside the city. American destroyers Bernard and Upshur, Bulut, and Roma are in Hamburg harbor with relief workers continuing aid activities.
June 26 Berne dispatches say the general situation in Germany grows more serious with a railroad strike spreading nationwide. Spartacists vow their hour has come as transport and supply shortages bite. Reports also hint at a counter revolution brewing in the East amid rising alarm from the rest.
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