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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1919
Page
13
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The piece argues the United States may keep soldiers in Europe and possibly Armenia or other Near East areas under future treaties. It questions mandatory duties, conscription in Siberia, and whether Congress would authorize any American mandate abroad. It warns of risks of occupation and urges clear public consent.
The piece notes Palmer's stance that prohibition remains until treaty ratification and peace, dashing wartime optimism for January. It laments demobilization delays, taints of a looming return to coal storage, and the fragile faith of thirsty millions in postwar policy shifts.
An excerpt notes ongoing drought conditions likely to persist until hope ends, implying no imminent relief. The language signals a grim forecast with no clear intervention detail, focusing on prolonged aridity and its impact on prospects.
The article reports President Wilson plans a 25 day tour speaking in about 50 cities to rally public support for ratification of the peace treaty. It notes Senate amendments and growing opposition may fuel a nationwide campaign and require public education on the treaty's meanings and consequences.
Apologists for the Shantung provision oppose a Senate committee amendment that would directly return German possessions to China. They claim the move pressures Japan to quit Shantung and that Britain and France will back Japan. The piece argues the amendment distances the United States from aggression and urges passage to curb Japanese expansion, warning against supporting the treaty as is.
The article sketches rifts between former Emperor William and his siblings, notably Princess Marguerite of Hesse and Duchess Charlotte, detailing marriages, refusals to attend events, and disputes over support. It notes Marguerite’s public repudiation of her brother, the Kaiser's wartime actions, and accounts of the Kaiser’s perceived lack of courage and flight from battle.
Proceedings show stops at 11 and 5 05 p m with a daylong session. Debates on the land leasing bill and Plumb plan divide senators from Georgia Michigan Minnesota Colorado and Pennsylvania. Actions include Gore resolution on war risk insurance and a bill to regulate explosives. Florance West nominated for Pueblo receiver of public money. A negro group urged a league covenant adding racial equality. Naval and packing industry queries dominate committee hearings. Knox of Pennsylvania to address Senate on the league of nations.
The House passed a bill to confer permanent general rank on Gen. Pershing and approved a joint resolution for a joint session with the Senate to honor him on return. Debates praised Pershing while Rep Campbell urged him as a future presidential candidate. President Wilson requested immediate 525000 for the American peace commission in Paris and outlined peacemaking costs.
Attorney General Palmer reports progress in the government campaign against the high cost of living. He says the Department of Justice has met with shoe manufacturers and secured promises to fix a maximum price on shoes. He notes a slight downward price trend already starting, with expectations that broader controls and penalties for profiteers will yield cumulative results after Congress acts.
Berlin considers new revenue via exemption tax on men who avoided military service. An estimated 6,000,000 such men could be taxed 20 marks each, producing about 120,000,000 marks. The report notes government interest in diversifying revenue sources during wartime.
The Washington Post presents a condensed rail timetable listing departure times from Washington to major cities. Entries include routes to Atlanta Baltimore Boston Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Detroit Indianapolis Jacksonville Louisville Memphis New Orleans New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Richmond St Louis and others with multiple daily departures and connections.
The Navy will field three entries in the Missouri aeronautical societies duration free balloon race starting September 26. Acting Secretary Roosevelt announced naval crews will compete to stimulate service-wide rivalry. Balloons will be 40 000 cubic feet and filled with refined coal gas.
Francis Garvan alien property custodian asks President Wilson for an executive order to send an agent to Paris to purchase from the reparations commission a six months supply of German dyes. He says the formulas controlled by him are being manufactured and would be ready in about six months for commercial use.
A dispatch from Helsingfors says the Russian soviet government nationalized the state of Count Tolstoi at Yasnaya Poliana to preserve Tolstoi memory and invited Tolstoi family members to enter government service, reside in the estate, and manage a forthcoming institution for public enlightenment.
War Department announced badges for officers and enlisted militia with required service. Badges will be sold through army depots at cost on presentation of service certificates.
Dr. Carlos Lara, confidential agent in Washington, reports that Juan Bautista Quiros will stay as acting president of Costa Rica for the unexpired Tinoco term. The U S will not recognize any president under the existing constitution. The Costa Rican congress had accepted Tinoco’s resignation and vested Quiros with executive power. The dispatch says public order remains and the country favors the new administration led by Gen. Quiros.
A Washington briefing covers Russia under Bolshevik rule with Gennady Berseneff arguing they cannot govern Russia. It notes peasant distress, Allied hopes, Kolchak’s role, and ongoing wild game and wildlife preservation plans in Oklahoma and federal interest in the League of Nations ratification with a warning against constitutional objections.
Gordon Auchincloss New York lawyer and son in law of Col M House who served as a legal adviser to the American peace delegation at Paris arrived in Washington this week and conferred with State Department officials.
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