17 Feb 1920
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1920
Page
1
Secretary Lansing resigns from the cabinet amid criticism of harsh action by the War Department. Chairman of Foreign Relations says the action was harsh. Wilson faces friction with under secretary Pole as Lane comments on cabinet guilt.
Washington reports President Wilson accepts Lansing resignation after cabinet dispute over wartime and postwar policy. Frank L Polk becomes acting secretary. Lansing and Tumulty cited friction with Baker and Daniels. Paris briefings note Wilson objections to Adriatic settlement and ongoing high level differences with Allies.
A Washington dispatch reports the United States did not say it would retire from the peace conference even if the Fiume settlement went against its wishes. The claim was described as sensational in Europe and tied to a Washington interpretation of ongoing talks.
Washington report says the President did not commit the United States to withdrawing from European affairs if the Fiume settlement is made without consultation. Officials call the note interpretation sweeping and note no formal reply has been received, though dispatches abroad claim a reply was sent.
Paris reports President Wilson's note to the Allied Supreme Council on a compromise on the Adriatic question. The Journal characterizes the move as creating a new and serious situation. Continued on Page Four.
A severe cyclone hit Mitchell County between Meigs and Ochlocknee causing extensive destruction. Homes and barns were blown away and several structures damaged. Mrs Edwards and others were injured. many families lost belongings. reports of fatalities could not be confirmed.
German press via Copenhagen dispatches says Allies demand Hindenburg surrender for alleged war crimes and responsibility for property destruction. He and Ludendorff are accused of deporting civilians and organizing civilian labor camps with thousands of girls placed in exploitative service.
Washington dispatch reports railroad employees agree to accept the presidents recommendations and pause wage demands while awaiting full negotiations. A General Committee convention is set for February 23 in Washington as union officials await further correspondence and guidance.
Director General Hines telegraphed Chairman Cuyler asking designation of a committee to meet in Washington for a conference with railroad administration officials on railroad wage questions and related subjects. The request followed a suggestion by President Wilson.
Montgomery voters consider annulling a state constitutional ban on issuing bonds for internal improvements. If approved, bonds totaling twenty million dollars would be authorized for projects across the state.
In Washington the peace treaty was resumed in the open Senate by unanimous consent. Senator Lodge requested its taking up and moved to adopt the first Republican reservation. Senator McCormick opened with a prepared attack while debate began anew on the treaty and a five million dollar federal aid for roads.
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