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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 19, 1918
Page
2
Returning prisoners report a late war effort by Germany to recruit French prisoners to plead for a lighter armistice and for socialistic unity with Germany. German agents claimed good terms could be achieved through contact with French deputies and officials.
The report states twelve spies were executed in the Tower of London during the war. Carl Hans Lody led the executions, two women were sentenced to death but commuted to long terms, Rowlands was executed, and Lizzie Werthe and Eva De Bournouville faced life terms or penal servitude. One spy hanged himself in Brixton, with many others escaping.
The Tidens Tegn newspaper quotes Norwegian professor Christian Col linn from Christiania University praising Germany while accusing England, France, Italy, and the United States of hypocrisy on freedom of the seas. The piece portrays a harsh wartime exchange over maritime rights and the true liberators of the ocean.
Belgian foreign minister signals claims against both Germany and Holland at the peace conference. He points to the 1839 treaty that fixed Belgian borders and mentions disputed territorial readjustments tied to former Belgian provinces and river Scheldt controls.
Maximilian Harden of Berlin tells Express correspondent that abroad views of William Hohenzollern are wrong. Harden says William had no personal stake in the war, was a tool of militarists, and failed his vocation as a showman. He cites wartime decisions and Wilson’s fourteen points.
The minister of revictualing has allowed pastry cooks to restart pastry production.
Premier Lloyd George argues for permanent peace by ending conscription in Europe while defending the navy as defensive. He says conscription in Britain arose from a great emergency and should lapse when that emergency ends, with no immediate plan to renew it.
The Times legal correspondent outlines Britain's naval stance after the war focusing on retaining freedom of the seas for peace and trade, strengthening fleets for safety, neutrality cooperation, and moving toward possible league of nations while prioritizing vital imperial security. He cites Roosevelt acknowledging Britain's naval primacy and notes maritime warfare changes reshape policy.
The Express reports that informal talks on Wilsons freedom of seas proposals yield concrete British suggestions. Wilson reportedly cannot surrender right of search, contraband law, or blockade enforcement. Proposals reportedly do not abandon these rights or oppose British interests.
Swiss police detain a Stuttgart Socialist council courier in Berlin on route to Zurich. His baggage contains many pamphlets signed by Karl Liebknecht. He says duty was to inform Swiss workers about Germany's revolutionary aims. Investigation underway.
Vienna papers report discontent over Charles once again drawing annual war pay as supreme army head. He reportedly received back pay of 2 500 000 crowns after surrendering command on November 2. German and Austrian money's value plummets on the Bourse with the mark at francs per hundred and the crown at 29 francs per hundred.
Berlin reports the German cabinet sent a wireless to Russia asking delegation to Berlin for the December 16 conference be canceled due to the present situation in Germany. Russian Bolsheviki delegates were invited by the soldiers and workers council against the cabinets wishes. Adolph Joffe accused Ministers Haase Barth and others of friendliness toward him and backing his plan to introduce Russian methods in Germany.
Acting Premier Watt announced in federal parliament that Australia will slowly unwind war controls and return to constitutional government. He cautioned against sudden termination of executive powers and cited moratoriums and commodity controls while keeping censorship and internment powers until peace terms are set.
Premier Clemenceau delivered a dramatic address on Alsace Lorraine from the tribune, recalling long sacrifices and the redemption of the region. He spoke of joy from Alsatian girls and urged visiting homes of Elsatians, then returned to his war ministry office with brisk steps.
Kaiser Wilhelm II declines to comment on efforts to avert war in 1914. A London Express corps says he would prefer to speak only if he becomes a defendant. Count von Bentinck relays that the Kaiser hopes to postpone statements until court action and wishes not to compromise any government members from the outbreak period.
London report quotes Food Controller Clynes warning that large parts of Europe still face famine risk this winter due to enemy disruptions in occupied provinces. He notes some restrictions have been eased but winter and spring safeguards for fair food distribution remain necessary.
London authorities halt all municipal and county contracts to bar materials of German origin. A clause now forbids German content with a 29 percent forfeiture penalty on the value involved.
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