Farue Opposes French Foreign Minister in Pact Debate
Sunday statements cited Farue opposing the inclusion of a league pact in the preliminary treaty. The remarks drew wide attention and were described as a sharp stance against the proposed terms.
19 Mar 1919
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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1919
Page
1
Sunday statements cited Farue opposing the inclusion of a league pact in the preliminary treaty. The remarks drew wide attention and were described as a sharp stance against the proposed terms.
Paris reports that Pichon said no opposition to including the league in the peace treaty but he questioned enough time to perfect the covenant for incorporation. Neutrals may present amendments in tomorrow's session and the covenant could reach a plenary debate by Saturday. Tempo notes Wilson approved military and naval terms with Germany.
The bulletin notes new spring hats by C and K arriving for display. The playful column promises jaunty styles that readers may enjoy trying, suggesting hats will appeal to those wanting a fresh start this season.
Paris dispatch reports the supreme war council is to formally ratify yesterday's tentative territorial terms for Germany. Frontiers on both western and eastern borders are debated as Germany’s reparations plan is shaped. The league of nations covenant is added to the treaty and signing is slated in Versailles on March 29.
Paris March 19 Lord Cecil told correspondents British delegates want the league covenant included in the preliminary peace treaty with Germany. They believe its incorporation would not delay the treaty, and the Monroe doctrine would be strengthened by the league since no action could proceed without America's consent.
Revenue officers wrestle with whether 2.75 percent alcohol beer counts as intoxicating. Brewers call 275 beer non intoxicating while authorities tighten rules. Overlapping agency powers complicate determinations as Commissioner Roper reviews orders and plans further legal guidance.
Washington reports pork chops will continue to climb in price after the government price ceiling was removed. Wholesale pork rose about 2 dollars per hundred pounds since the cut in price control. Potatoes may be reclassified with wheat with an estimated 25 percent rise in prices.
The British carrier Mail says a secret 375 horsepower plane with a pilot and navigator has been shipped to St Johns New Brunswick for launch in days. In Washington Acting Secretary Roosevelt said an American plan is being laid for a post May 1 flight with destroyers paired along a 200 mile spaced route and constant radio contact for safety.
Dr Walter Wilkins, wanted for the murder of his wife, telegraphed from Baltimore announcing his arrival to testify before the grand jury. Authorities will exhume the body for a second time to obtain fingerprints and compare them to a bloody smear, aiming to link an accomplice to the crime.
The Wabash at Mt. Carmel stood at 18.5 feet by noon with rises extending to Terre Haute. White River remained high, west fork at Gosport reported sailing. Hazelton ferry set to cease operations as water reached dangerous levels.
Indications point to heavy attendance tonight as the Royal Welsh Concert Company performs at the United Presbyterian church. The group comes highly recommended and a treat is promised for Princeton music lovers.
Charles A. Blessing appears among wounded slightly in today’s casualty list. He is the son of John Blessing of Ft. Branch.
First Methodist Church will host Gibson County Methodists for the ninth centenary rally promoting world wide Methodism. The event opens at 5:00 P. M. with Sanford A. Trippett presiding and a luncheon by First Methodist Women. The program features pastors and lay leaders, devotional readings, hymns, talks on Methodist goals, and a community dinner. Notable speakers include Dr. J. A. Brumfield, Herbert Martin, Morton McDonald, and N. H. Horne of Evansville Y M C A. A closing benediction concludes the day.
The War Industries Board and steel leaders Judge Gary and Charles Schwab opened a series of industry inquiries in Washington to curb war prices. Aimed result is a new steel and iron price schedule lower than current levels, but above pre war figures. Board tables show steel and iron are about 120 percent higher than in 1914.
Carl H. Mote of the Indiana Public Service Commission arrives in town to investigate numerous complaints about Princeton Utilities Co. The issues include high gas rates and poor gas quality. The commission will review whether wartime pricing justified the $2 per thousand feet rate and whether gas heat units meet required standards. Further inquiries will determine any possible temporary or permanent rate reductions.
Coal operators in Chicago react to the United Mine Workers policy committee in Indianapolis proposing shorter work days and weeks and nationalization of mines. They note possible federal control, skepticism about American miners’ sincerity, and see links to an international movement and alignment with British miners.
Dr Cae Woods of the Methodist hospital visiting Princeton says improvements are underway including an electric elevator, a rear fire escape, and an X ray machine. A new wing may double capacity and add a nursing training school funded by a $50 000 grant from the Methodist centenary fund.
New England National Guard and the Rainbow division are set to sail from France between March 28 and April 19 as the War Department plans for their return. The move will align with the Victory loan campaign and some units will parade during the fundraising drive.
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