Asquith Seeks Baldwin Support Amid Election Fallout
London December 11. Premier Baldwin’s cabinet plans to reconvene Parliament on January 8 after losing the Conservative majority in last week’s elections. Former Prime Minister Asquith met Baldwin seeking Liberal support with conditional terms while parties weigh toleration and possible arrangements to avoid a further general election.
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London
A. P
Stanley Baldwin
Downing Street
House of Commons
Asquith
Lberal
Lloyd George
Baldwin
President backs American aid in reparations decision
The administration signals unity among European powers on the proposed reparations plan and contemplates American participation via a designated expert. While Dawes, Chicago banker and former budget director, is touted as a potential committee member, senators may oppose indirect American involvement arguing it bypasses the law against direct representation on the reparations commission.
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United States
Hughes
Reparations Commission
Congress
Charles G. Dawes
Chicago
Dawes
Coolidge
Dawes Plan Seeks American Delegate for Europe Role
The reconstruction commission plans formal invitations to a representative to voice the American viewpoint on the European economic problem. A named American delegate is to be selected by the commission, though official confirmation from Washington was not disclosed.
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Europe
Reparation Commission
Commission
Washington
Johnson Calls for Full Disclosure on German Reparations Talks
Senator Johnson of California, a Republican hopeful, urged full disclosure of all communications and facts behind German reparations, saying secret diplomacy has gone on too long and the American people should be informed.
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Johnson
California
White House
American Participation Welcomed by France
Paris reports the French foreign office welcomed American experts in private capacity to join the proposed reparations committee inquiry. A high official said the move would be appreciated and highly welcomed. Possible American invitees discussed include Willis H. Booth Owen Young Clarence Mott Woolley William Elderkin Leafingwell and Silas Strong.
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Paris
A. P
French Foreign Office
Associated Press
Washington
Willis H. Booth
Qwen Young
Clarence Mott Woolley
William Elderkin Leafingwell
Silas Strong
Riot by Paris Police Demands Higher Indemnity
About six to eight hundred Paris police, not in uniform, gathered in front of city hall to demand a raise in annual indemnity from 726 to 1800 francs due to the high cost of living. Chiefs failed to calm them, and the crowd moved to the chamber of deputies. republican guards blocked them at Place de la Concorde, injuring the judiciary police director.
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Farrs
Chamber of Deputies
Place de la Concorde
Judiciary Police
Senate Probes Efficiency Bureau In New Inquiry
The Senate ordered an investigation into the efficiency bureau by its expenditures committee. The probe will cover annual cost, staff numbers and responsibilities, and the bureau's value, with McCormick guiding the resolution and support from Swanson Willis Ralston Moses and Wadsworth. Smoot questioned its necessity but the resolution passed.
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Efficiency Bureau Inquiry
Senate
Bureau of Efficiency
Senate Committee
McCormick
Swanson
Virginia
Willis
Ohio
Ralston
Indiana
Moses
New Hampshire
Wadsworth
New York
Robinson
Arkansas
Smoot
Utah
Bureau
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