30 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1918
Page
1
President Wilson spoke at the Guildhall London reaffirming that peace needs a concert of power rather than a balance of power. He praised Britain and France, warned against future arms competition, and urged a practical league of nations while citing Allied leaders and recent battlefield sacrifices.
Colonel Ugo Pizzarello arriving in Washington says allied military representatives will push to maintain larger standing armies in Europe for at least two years after the war. He notes demobilization limits and lists Italy’s war hero credentials while urging American consultation on peace arms policy.
An analyst argues nations must keep larger armies for two years after the war to guard new republics from bolshevism and unrest. He commends American troops as ideal for policing Europe noting their spirit, daring, and ability to work with allied forces. He cites their flexible administration as a contrast to European red tape.
Washington reports the United States government has purchased the Hamburg America line piers in Hoboken marking the end of a major German foothold in American commerce. Price is said to be a little over 7 million dollars with no formal announcement yet.
London reports soldiers abroad sent home ballots with epigrams urging demobilization first and no vote until they understand the candidates. They cite lack of information and desire to return home before voting, while noting Sinn Feiner Countess Markievicz as the sole woman elected and sister of Sir Jocelyn Gore Booth of Sligo.
Dec 30 dispatch reports a fierce assault on the former royal palace in Berlin by sailors and insurgents. The attack left the palace heavily damaged while government troops and defenders fought a hand to hand engagement in the white salon amid fears for Premier Ebert and the cabinet.
Burglars entered the former Goethe residence in Basel and stole a quantity of the poet's mementos, marking a theft from a historically significant site. The incident prompted police investigations and appeals for information from locals.
In Carlisle and Manchester reports President Wilson mingled with old family friends and locals during visits homeward. An elderly man recalled past Sunday school days as Wilson shared a warm, crowded welcome and handed Mrs. Wilson a grandfather's letter. In London and Manchester dispatches Germans must pay for damages, says Poineare. Lloyd George agrees on pursuing such a principle.
The president states the United States aims to a purpose of world peace. He emphasizes the nation's role in fostering global stability and avoiding conflict.
President Wilson told a Manchester audience that America seeks a right partnership with Europe. He stated the US is not just interested in European peace but in global peace and urged a broad role for the United States in world affairs.
Special to Evening Journal from Copenhagen reports several killed and wounded after British troops landed at Riga as Bolshevik agitators urged attacks. Troops charged to disperse crowds. Petrograd dispatch notes Bolsheviks capture Vilna.
Special to Even the Journal reports President Wilson will depart Paris for Italy on Wednesday night.
The American transport Tenadoes has run aground on rocks in the Bay of Biscay while sailing to Brest. Rescue operations are under way as crew members are being saved from the vessel.
Premier Clemenceau told the Chamber of Deputies in Paris that he would support Great Britain on the freedom of the seas issue and that President Wilson approved his stance.
In Paris the finance minister reported total liberation loan subscriptions exceeding 6.0 billion francs with 4.8 billion francs effective capital. An appeal urged faster mobilization of doctors as only 4,000 remain nonmobilized for a 5 million civilian population facing a doubled influenza death rate. The army health service was noted as strong with 16,009 physicians in service.
A German officer fired on an Allied car carrying an American flag in Posen, touching off street fighting. German forces were defeated. about 138 people, including women and children, were killed in the rioting reported via Copenhagen.
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