Britain trims navy budget as U.S. expands fleet
In London the navy bill for Britain is cut by nearly half, with £84,509,000 compared to last year’s £157,000,000 and personnel down to 136,000 from 280,000. The First Lord praises reductions while outlining plans for a naval air wing and cautious dominion cooperation. Washington reports U.S. shipbuilding pace tops all nations, with twelve super-dreadnoughts and six battle cruisers under construction, totaling 643,400 tons and armed with 16 and 14 inch guns.
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London
House of Commons
Admiralty
Jellicoe
Dominions
Washington
United States
Sir Robert Borden Health Improves in Ottawa Return Planned
Reports from Ottawa say Prime Minister Sir Robert Borden is rapidly regaining former health and maintaining recovery. He is expected to be in Ottawa by May 1 and likely return to the Commons before prorogation after the session continues for a couple more weeks.
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Ottawa
Robert Borden
Commons
China Reconciles North and South Before Shantung Talks
Tokyo wireless message picked up by the Japanese cruiser Yakuma reports that Pekin instructs its minister in Washington to tell the U S State Department China will first reconcile northern and southern factions before negotiating with Japan on the Shantung situation.
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Pekin
Washington
State Department
China
Japan
Shantung
Tokio
Yakuma
Ebert Resumes Control in Berlin After Kapp Crisis
General Von Seeckt commands loyal troops as Berlin returns to normal. Von Ludendorff forces retreat from the capital while workman uprisings fail to materialize. The Kapp revolt aftermath sees Noske and Schirrer restoring order as barricades are removed. An explosion at Kottsbüser kills twelve and injures twenty eight.
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von Seecht
Ebert
von Ludhtwitz
Berlin
Schirrer
Wolfgang Kapp
Gustav Noske
Thei
Kottsbuser
Allies Watch Germany Policy Statement Questioned
In the House Lloyd George said no new policy statement on Germany is possible given rapid changes. Britain and allies will ensure observance of the peace treaty as the situation develops and decisions are under review.
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Lloyd George
London
Germany
Great Britain
Allies Occupy Constantinople Quietly After Landing
Allied forces under General Sir George Milne seized key posts including the ministry of war and navy in Constantinople. Four thousand bluejackets and marines, with Indian contingents, landed under naval guns as Turkish resistance surfaced only briefly at the war office. France, Britain, Italy, and others deployed troops to guard districts while arrests were made to pre empt disturbances.
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George E. Milne
Turkey
War Office
Ministry of War and Navy
Bosphorus
Galata
Stamborul
Golden Horn
Stamas
Stamboul
Pera
Scutari
Aalatic
Anatoly
British Navy Policy Emphasizes Naval Supremacy
Walter Hume Long addressed the House of Commons stating Britain will not fall behind other powers. He singled out the United States as nearly equal in naval strength and argued against an arms race, urging reductions and maintaining Britain’s ample naval margin.
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Long
London
Walter Hume Long
Admiralty
House of Commons
United States
Britain
Great Britain
Japs Plan South American Emigration Toward Brazil
A Tokio wireless message quoted by the Japanese Yakuma says Japanese emigrants will skip the United States and head to South America. The plan centers on Brazil where a Japanese colony is planned, with M Nagata, president of Tokio's immigration association, traveling to South America to promote the move. It is expected many Hawaiian Japanese will join the Brazil settlement.
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Honolulu
United States
South America
Tokio
Yakuma
M. Nagata
Immigration Association of
Brazil
Nagata
Japan
Bavarian Diet Names New Premier in Copenhagen
A Munich dispatch reports the Bavarian Diet has elected Dr. Kahn premier. He pledged to govern as representative of people's sovereignty until the next Diet election. Groups asserted restored executive power to civil authorities and guaranteed liberty to unite for officials workers and employees.
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Copenhagen
Munich
Kahn
Diet
Allies Force on Rhine and Armenian Relief Standoff
The American army of occupation in Coblenz numbers 14,000 and receives full field equipment under pre revolution orders. Along the Rhine allied forces total over 100,000. Armenians ready to help Hadjin if French troops are not sent, with Armenian villages near Rome and Yebakalara overrun and inhabitants fleeing to Hadjin.
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Coblenz
Rhine
Adana
Asia Minor
Hadjin
Marash
Rome
Yebakalara
Germans of high rank visit Amerongen in Netherlands
Central News from Amsterdam reports a number of German officials have visited Amerongen in recent days. It remains unclear if they have communicated with former Emperor William, and it is stated none were allowed personal talks with the ex-ruler.
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Amerongen
Central
Amsterdam
William
Fuel Oil Contracts Signed for Atlantic and Gulf Ports
The shipping board announced contracts for more than 12 million barrels of fuel oil to be delivered to Atlantic and Gulf ports over six months. Prices ranged from 1.27 to 1.56 dollars per barrel. In Vancouver, the Dominion Public Works plans a new federal building costing one million dollars to house government offices.
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the Shipping Board
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Gulf Ports
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B.C
Dominion Department of Public Works
Opposes Franchise For Jap Veterans In Canada
Victoria report on the Elections Act notes strong political protest over granting franchise rights to Japanese veterans of the Canadian Expeditionary Force. W. J. Bowser plans an amendment to strike the provision, with support from some government members and soldier representatives who oppose it.
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B.C
W. J. Bowser
Sone
Ottawa
House of Comons
Hudson's Bay
T. A. MacNutt
Saltcoats
J J. A. Campbell
Pas
Campbell
Prairie Provinces
J. A. Calder
A. Crerar
Paris Chauffeurs threaten strike over fare cuts
Paris taxi drivers threaten a novel strike after a tax increase. They claim income fell about 50 percent since the rate hike and demand fares be reduced to the former scale. Many taxis have been idle and citizens have begun walking.
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Paris
Paris Mith
Guard Tightens at Ex-Kaiser Dutch Stronghold Fortress Amerongen
Reinforcements raise security at Von Bentinck’s castle turning it into a prison fortress with moats walls and multiple guarded gates. Sentries patrol the terrace driveway and rear meadow as police guard against air landings. A pass is required for entry.
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Amerongen
von Bentinck’s
Kaiser's
J. B. Kan
Sims Concludes Charges Against U S Naval Dept
Washington report details Rear Admiral Sims's testimony before a Senate committee accusing the Navy Department of war missteps. He cites delayed anti submarine support and inadequate plans, claiming dispersal of forces and distant control hindered early war efforts. The extended session filled nearly 200 pages of testimony.
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U.S. Naval Dept
Washinton
United Statess Senate
United States
Navy Department
Adiirat Sims
Germany
United States Navy Department
United States Department
Earl Grey Plans U S Tour Urging League Support
Montreal Star reports Earl Grey will visit the United States for a lecture tour tied to the League of Nations. He views strong American backing as vital to the covenant’s success and previously spoke in its favor during his Washington tenure. London reports the Turkish Thrace commander rejects orders and seeks a new Adrianople government.
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London
Montreal Star
Lord Grey
United States
League of Nations
League
America
Washington
Senate
Evening Standards
Thrace
Constantinople
Adrianople
Del Monte Air Classic Set as Coast’s First Sanctioned Race
The Pacific Aero club announces the first sanctioned air race on the Pacific coast the Del Monte air classic set for April 21. Frederick Porter chairs the contest committee and maps a non stop San Francisco to Del Monte route of about 100 miles with a return leg on the same line.
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San Francisco
Pacific Aero Club
Pacific Coast
del Monte
Frederick Porter
Kapp Regime Ends After Brief Berlin Rule
Dr. Wolfgang Kapp, self-appointed chancellor, resigns after less than five days in power. Von Luettwitz's changed stance leaves Berlin under military control while the old government in Stuttgart supports the republic. Rumors of Bolshevist danger spark unrest as Berlin reels from the failed coup.
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Wolfgang Kapp
Kapp
Imperial Council
von Luettwitz
von Leuttwitz
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