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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1918
Page
11
A wartime policy argument asserts that Germany Austria Hungary Turkey and Bulgaria must be held under occupation until responsible governments are formed and debts paid. It warns against premature withdrawal and endorses strong Allied control to prevent anarchy and ensure treaty terms are enforced.
Congress reviews the Treasury estimates for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1920. Total needs reach 7.443 billion dollars with 5.212 billion for army and navy, split roughly half for each. War Department requests cover repatriation from Europe and ongoing force maintenance, fortifications, and related costs. Navy seeks 2.656 billion to expand a strong fleet, while the administration backs a rapid naval buildup. Interest on liberty bonds stands at 893.006 million, a perennial item. Shipping board asks nearly 600 million for ships and operations to grow a merchant marine. Public works are not a major focus, though river harbor and building upkeep run about 19.87 million and interior projects total 270.283 million. The plan underscores a large postwar budget aimed at sustaining military power and rebuilding domestic programs.
Contrana notes a dramatic reduction from a trillion dollar figure once deemed alarming to a much smaller sum. The reference to a $1,066,000,000,000 figure highlights shifting perceptions of government spending.
The President asks Congress to study railroad policy without bias, warning politicians to drop partisan aims. He notes three proposals—private, government, and middle ground—designed to resolve government‑owned lines and the move to release roads soon to end doubt and uncertainty.
The article reviews the Irish political scene ahead of Britain’s general election. It notes Sinn Fein’s rise and the nationalist split against Home Rule, plus the risk of electoral victories challenging the British government. It explains Sinn Fein aims to avoid Westminster and push Ireland toward independent councils, while predicting continued conflict and little progress from the yearlong Irish convention.
The article traces Captain Robert Grosvenor becoming third Lord Ebury through his father’s death, recounts family ties with Sophia Williams and Albert Gray, and details Moor Park's history from medieval abbey lands to a grand country seat. It notes notable residents including the Grosvenors, Ansons, and the Duke of Westminster, plus architecture by Hogarth’s era. It also mentions Lord George Cave’s rise to viscount and his Home Office tenure, plus U.S. wartime lending to Belgium and Allies reaching $3.6 billion.
Senators debated presidential vacancy resolutions and a league of nations question amid foreign trip tensions. Bills included repeal of censorship power, postponement until after the peace conference, and tuberculosis care for soldiers. Committees advanced civil service retirement, postal rate controls, and interstate water carrier supervision.
The Department of Commerce reports a triangular trade plan under study. American wares would go to South America, food to Europe, and troops back to the United States. Officials cite progress expected by January 1 to resolve the U S South and Central American porters tie up amid shortages of American tonnage.
Father Francis A. Tondorf of Georgetown University seismological observatory approves a branch observing station in Guatemala City, the seismic center of the region. Crocker Land expedition instruments move to the tropics for installation by Claudio Urrutia of the National University of Guatemala, chief consulting engineer of the Guatemalan government. The new station aims for high scientific value and will link by radio to a wireless station at Georgetown.
War Department announced development of the Loening two seated monoplane. In Payton Ohio the craft achieved 145 mph with full military load and 26 000 feet altitude with two passengers, surpassing European two seaters. The American designed built craft weighs about 2400 pounds loaded and uses a 4300 horsepower engine.
The Washington Four lists updated telegraahed train times for routes to major cities including Chicago, Boston, New York, Philadelphia and St. Louis with daily changes possible as railroads adjust schedules. Departure times reflect information from the railroad administration and vary by line and carrier.
Leave of absence for fourteen days to begin about December 4 is granted Brig Gen J W Barker. Col Wm Arthur retires at age 62 and returns home. Maj T J Powell shifts from Ninety ninth engineers Fort Myer to construction division for temp duty. Maj D W La Rue relieved from Camp Meade duty to report to Walter Reed Hospital. Maj C B Haseltine assigned to present class at Army War College. Capt G K Ketchum relieved from current duty to report to director general of military railways for assignment. Col F A Dennison granted 80 days sick leave. Lieut Henderson 45 days sick leave. Capt T R Gagion two months sick leave. Lieut Col R E Coulson seven days leave. Lieut J P Jackson 60 days sick leave. Capt R K Dykema granted fourteen days leave about December 21.
Britain’s munitions ministry reports factories switching to peace materials. Leicester Hesler ton and Nottingham plants start producing health needles from prewar German imports, while Loughborough firms move to hose fittings. Newcastle and Sheffield plants convert to furniture and springs, creating thousands of jobs as war output pivots to civilian goods.
A March 11 1918 directive from the adjutant general directs division and department commanders to account for all wearing apparel issued by the American Red Cross on property returns. Enlisted men may retain items issued to them by the Red Cross or other charitable groups.
D J Theophilatom of Athens, in New York, says Greek sentiment in the peace talks ranges from territorial restoration to local self rule for Orient regions. He asserts Greeks favor a constitutional monarchy with Constantine, seeing Venizelos as a menace and claiming broad desire for ballot freedom to decide Greece’s future.
Judge A B Quinton notes Kansas swung Republican with big majorities in key districts. Shouse, once dominant in a typically Republican district, lost by about 12 thousand votes while Phil Campbell and Gov Capper posted large wins. Democrats held only one House seat as farmers resisted price policies on wheat and cyton. President's appeal aided Democratic losses. Kansas now seen as a solid Republican state for 1920.
Champ Clark praises Jim Mann as a capable parliamentarian and leader. He says Mann's work ethic and loyalty to the party hardened through leadership and earned admiration from Speaker Clark and others. Ohio judge Rockwell backs the president at peace talks and Davey’s win signals GOP strength. Cox’s governorship viewed as stepping stone for larger roles.
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