Germans Sign Peace Pact In Versailles Signing
Delegates from Germany arrived at Versailles for the peace treaty signing as the Hall of Mirrors prepared. The ceremony featured a long horseshoe table with 72 chairs, seating order including Clemenceau, Wilson, and Lloyd George, while officials transmitted bulletins via a dedicated circuit to Washington. The first signatories were Hermann Mueller, Channes Bell, followed by President Wilson and Secretary Lansing as the process moved through the other delegations.
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Chinese Won't Sign Treaty Over Shantung Dispute
Paris reports the Chinese delegation refused to sign the treaty citing the Shantung settlement. China protests the transfer of German rights to Japan, maintains reservations from May 4 and May 6 plenary sessions, and urges future reconsideration while submitting their case to world opinion.
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News by 3,000 Mile Wire T: Special Circuit Arranged by State Dept
State Department arranged a 3,000 mile instantaneous news wire from Washington to relay the signing of the peace treaty. The system uses sat telegraph net to transmitFirst reports of the pact to the capital. The effort aimed to push fast information to officials and the public.
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Corea Repudiates Japan's Signature
The Republic of Corea declares it will not be bound by any Japanese act or signatures affecting Corea or Chosen. Syngman Rhee forwards the message to the peace conference with J. Kinnis B. Kimm named as Corea's accredited minister to the conference.
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War Status Remains Until Senate Ratifies Treaty
Supreme Court rulings affirm the United States remains at war with Germany until Senate ratification of the peace treaty. The Span ish War case notes a vessel seized during Cuba occupation and wrecked after owners declined to accept return. Justice Harlan stated that a state of war did not legally cease until ratification in April 1899.
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German press rights post armistice provoke German reply
The report urges immediate permission for German correspondents to travel abroad once treaty signatures are affixed. It warns that if any country refuses the privilege, its own journalists should be barred from Germany until peace takes effect. The Berliner Zeitung condemns the reduced access as a blow to German prestige abroad.
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President frames Irish independence with protection clause
Washington June 28 members of Congress and others watching the Irish question focused on the Presidents address to the American people. He spoke of peoples ready for independence yet needing protection and guidance and on the treaty recognizing the inalienable rights of nationality. The meaning of these passages was not interpreted but drew interest.
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Treaty Framing Ignored Senate Talks Says Cable
Special Cable from Serica reports President Wilson faces ratification hurdles as peace covenant details were public for weeks. Editors note Senate resolutions largely ignored amid European diplomacy, with Britain and France negotiating with American envoys hoping for eventual U.S. ratification without reservations.
War Vessels at Boston Fire National Salute
In Boston port the word Peace flashed by naval stations triggered warships to fire a national salute. Navy yard guns, shore stations, and bells sounded as newsboys cried extras and horns wailed. Mayor Peters ordered bells rung and flags raised on public buildings, with the Old North Church among early proclaimers.
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Commons July 1 Peace Negotiations Committee Election
The Chamber elected fifty eight members to examine the territory committee. Selections from various political groups were approved except Socia Jean Longuet and M Mayeras who failed to gain a majority, triggering another vote for the two remaining posts. Socialists threaten to quit the committee if those candidates aren’t elected. The Chamber appropriated 4 000 000 francs for the July 14 victory parade expenses, while Socialists failed to attach demobilization of troops to the appropriation.
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Ratification of Treaty Paramount Says Baker
Secretary Baker urged immediate ratification of the peace treaty and league covenant during a twelve hour Cleveland visit. He said adopting the treaty would stabilize world affairs and help Americans face high living costs and Americanization. He cautioned the league is not a universal cure but essential for popular understanding. He offered no concrete measures to cut living costs, suggesting production cost cuts and distribution equalization instead.
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French Chamber Gets Peace Treaty Tuesday
Paris reports that the peace treaty text will be presented to the Chamber of Deputies Tuesday by Premier Clemenceau. Viviant is said to have prepared the general report while Lloyd George will address the British House of Commons. Socialists threaten to refuse action on the committee if leaders are denied place.
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German Press Demands World Freedom For Journalists
The Berliner Zeitung denounces that hostile-country correspondents may work in Germany while German journalists are barred abroad. It calls on the government to secure equal rights for German reporters in foreign lands as Allied press enjoys in Germany, until peace is signed.
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Ex Kaiser Pins Hope On Dutch To Dodge Trial
Former Emperor William and advisers expect the Netherlands to refuse extradition under international law. His entourage surveys houses in Amerongen to buy a future residence, with a choice between castles near Doorn or Arnhem as a potential new home.
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German Admiral Assaulted With Rotten Eggs in Britain
A Central News dispatch from Oswestry notes Admiral von Reuter, commander of the German fleet sunk in Scapa Flow, was recognized at a local visit and struck on the face with a rotten egg and otherwise assaulted.
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Italian Delegation Leaves Rome for Versailles Peace Talks
PARIS June 23 The new Italian delegation to the Peace Conference led by Foreign Minister Tittoni has departed Rome for Paris, according to a dispatch received today from the Italian capital.
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