14 Nov 1918
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1918
Page
1
Allied forces plan formal entry into Metz and Strasbourg next Sunday as part of the advance. Military authorities announce the step will mark a significant milestone in the campaign with celebrations tentative in the two cities.
Allied high command communicated no modification to armistice terms including annexes and granted a 24 hour extension for evacuations in Belgium Luxemburg and Alsace Lorraine. President Wilson pledged to aid Germany with food supplies amid requests from Chancellor Phert. Secretary Lansing relayed U.S. readiness to send foodstuffs if order and fair distribution are assured.
A Maarn dispatch says the former German emperor travels with generals Von Meschen Von Gontard Von Drank ibere Von Lintoff and Von Grimman to Amerongen. He is not seen as an officer since resigning his titles and offices. Other officers include Col. Count von Moltke Surgeon General von Miesser Major von Hirschfeld and Marshal of the Court von Plann. General Onnen asks all members for parole.
In a small French city after the armistice terms were published General Pershing and his staff heard the news in his office. The reaction was subdued and orderly with quiet individual rejoicing as the American army’s brain center continued its steady work despite the momentous developments.
Reports from Trieste dated November 14 describe Austro Hungarian soldiers marching through occupied regions after faljan front retreating into mobs. Looting, arson, and wider disorder are reported as semi anarchy grips areas seen by returning troops. New York officials note no further front line statements will be issued though occasional reports may follow.
Dispatches from Bronsbutel report four German battleships Posen Nassau Ostfriesland and Oldenburg joining the revolutionary movement as the Schlesien training ship is torpedoed by anti government forces. Zurich confirms border closures and German cabinet reshuffles are cited with cautious attribution. The revolution reportedly proceeds calmly with limited communications.
Reports from Berlin and Copenhagen note abdication and new republican movements in German states. Strikes in Copenhagen amid fears of Bolshevik influence spread to Sweden Holland and Switzerland. Russian forces threaten Viborg Finland as assassinations target anti Bolshevik leaders. Sweden and Holland see manifestos calling councils and abolitionist aims.
The text reports that French Socialists push for immediate end to military rule and a general election for economic and political reorganization. They seek workers to join the peace conference, propose an international labor socialist meeting during talks. The German Independent Socialist bolshevik faction remains minority, with majority socialists and independents in power. Soldiers and workers oppose bolshevik plans. British views question who should bear Europe’s rehabilitation costs and call for disarming German arms to prevent further internal conflict.
In Tokyo mass meetings followed the German surrender announcement. Prime Minister Tojo Vara praised the American people for their unselfish and well-timed intervention that aided the war effort. Fireworks and parades occurred in Yokohama as Morris the American ambassador spoke.
In the House of Commons London on November 14 Andrew Bonar Law the chancellor of the exchequer said he believed that with one exception the President Wilson’s 14 points would cover all allied demands even where Wilson was not entirely explicit.
Fresh fighting broke out in Berlin with royal stables firing on revolutionaries and machine guns on Unter den Linden. Telegrams claim loyal troops were to move from the front to Berlin to crush the revolution as Bolshevik elements remain a minority amid a mixed German government shift.
A published statement says the former German emperor fled to Holland not by flight but to aid the new government and avoid royalist agitation. He may stay briefly at Amerongen Castle and perhaps relocate to Corfu's Achilleion villa if arrangements permit. Royalist forces were defeated by mutineers at Beverlon camp, with artillery used on both sides and rebels marching toward the Dutch frontier.
President Wilson plans to attend the opening session of the peace conference if un foreseen events do not alter plans. Lloyd George and Clemenceau have pressed for him to participate at least in the opening, with the conference possibly held in Europe or America. In Strassburg the Alsace Lorraine second chamber forms a national council and names a provisional executive committee.
Washington Nev 14 government needs for years are near 4 000 000 000 annually, mostly from taxes. McAdoo says taxes will stay high to repay war debts and fund loans. Ordinary expenditures rise from about 1 billion to at least 2 000 000 000 yearly postwar, with bonds and sinking funds. Allies’ interest and customs reduce net need, but internal revenue remains about 3 500 000 000.
American troops crossed the German frontier toward Metz and Strassburg as General Foch prepared a solemn entry into Metz and Strassburg on Sunday with President Poincaire and Premier Clemanceau. Americans occupied Briey as a new German government formed with Friedrich Ebert as premier.
London reports that German soldiers are committing violence and pillaging in breach of armistice terms. General Foch has notified the German commander that the Allies will take action if these acts persist.
Secretary Daniels announced in Washington that the Navy is prepared to release fifty thousand sailors next month. He said there are over 500,000 men currently in the Navy and applications for release will be considered immediately.
Washington Nev 14 President Wilson has received messages from all parts of the country urging a national holiday to honor victory in the war. No decision yet. One plan under consideration calls for a Peace day observance on Thanksgiving with morning religious services and patriotic events in the afternoon or evening.
A Handley Page bombing aircraft arrived at Bolling Field Washington at 2 55 pm from Hazelhurst Mineola covering about 230 miles in three hours and one minute of air time. An oil line break forced a stop at Little Silver New Jersey. The craft departed Hazelhurst at 9 25 am with Captain Weller of the Royal Flying Corps and Captains Ward and Montgomery of the American Air Service aboard.
The article notes $2 775 000 000 from income and excess profits taxes this year and predicts figures will likely double. It says the new revenue bill could shift most postwar revenue to income levies, with next year receipts possibly around 800 000 000. It forecasts many minor taxes on transportation insurance clubs excises and business taxes may be dropped.
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