24 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1918
Page
1
Readable fragments recount British terms for talks with President Wilson before peace conferences. Neutral delegates named for a Saturday Buckingham Palace dinner. coverage notes American envoy and wartime escorts, and reports on Hoover led food relief and Wilson speech on the League of Nations.
An indirect U S warning led Berlin to recall Minister von Eckhardt at Mesoit. Officials say Lukhardt’s anti American propaganda prompted the move as Germany seeks to reassure Washington. Mexican press denied Eckhardt recall while Amb Fletcher noted no formal announcement.
President Wilson refutes reports that the American delegation favors sinking surrendered German ships to dodge disputes or distribute them by naval losses. The denial soothes anxiety in Washington and clears the way for a phased approach to the League of Nations in the peace pact while postponing detailed questions. Senate leaders remain unsatisfied, fearing changes to the treaty.
The Senate late last night approved the wet revenue bill aimed at raising about 6 billion in 1919 and 4.9 billion in 1919, versus 9.2 billion next year. The House had approved it three months ago. A thirteen hour continuation session followed passage as the Senate adjourned until Thursday. A conference committee was appointed to reconcile differences with the House. The luxury tax on clothing was eliminated and most taxes lowered. a rider placed the Reed dry liquor law on the bill for District of Columbia.
The foreign affairs committee of the French Chamber of Deputies considers a bill to establish Versailles as the capital of the proposed Society of Nations. Backed by Versailles deputies and Seine department, the measure would place peace conference buildings at Versailles for use by participating states and grant extra territorial rights, making Versailles the permanent center of the society.
The Czech president T Masaryk swore the oath of office in the diet building, pledging to uphold the republic’s welfare and laws. A Polish envoy from Paris arrived with a first free government message, while Vienna reports focus on Polish Ukrainian tensions over Galicia and Lemberg.
Reported cabinet resignations in Berlin spark rumors that General Groener may seize the city to restore order. Despite tensions, Germany’s political parties gear up for the January 19 national assembly elections as the Ebert Haase coalition contends with radical and socialist forces amid economic strain and rising unrest.
All importations of liquor for beverage purposes under ban. Phelan of California, only member speaking against Sheppard proposal, is edacicious on face of veterans surrender. Threat of filibuster proves ineffective as conference to pass on legislation.
Government officials press for policy steps to curb rising prices and aid industry. Bank deposits in the United Kingdom have nearly doubled since 1913, with preferred stocks yielding solid returns and set aside for workers, while new issues are secured for labor.
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