26 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1918
Page
1
President Wilson addresses American soldiers in France urging unity and patience in the war’s settlement. He highlights shared aims with General Pershing, commends courage, and expresses pride in troops. A crowd greets him with Christmas cheers as French and American forces cooperate at Chaumont.
General Mangin expressed doubt that German plans underestimated American resolve and credited U S troops under his command with crucial role in stopping the foe. He noted German propaganda shifts and praised the divisions that served under him during the conflict at a Maryence luncheon.
The Associated Press reports Colienz Mondu Dee detailing a Coblenz meeting of the German Democratic party. The platform calls for a united Germany including Austria, equality before the law for all, free thought and religion, a free press, and freedom of speech, with protections for war widows and dependents and a farm on free soil.
Ten great battleships return from Europe to New York harbor for a Christmas homecoming. The fleet led by the Pennsylvania sails past Ambrose Channel with Admiral Mayo aboard, while Secretary Daniels and President Wilson are linked to the spectacle. Aerial support and crowds along the Hudson await a historic review.
George Creel has abruptly severed ties with President Wilson and the American peace delegation and plans to return to the United States. Officials cite that his work is finished though speculation abounds about agency differences and publicity methods during Paris negotiations. Creel’s pivot prompts concern among Senate allies and questions about the delegation's messaging and control of press coverage.
Theodore Roosevelt argues the United States should avoid overreaching naval arms, urging clear reasons for any policy shifts. He compares British pacifism, warns against imperial overreach, and endorses a strong but prudent fleet position aligned with Monroe Doctrine aims.
The article notes planned river trips for occupying American troops on the Rhine with steamers requisitioned to support troop movements. It reports hospital capacity, sickness rates, and the good condition of soldiers due to diet and drills, with mention of German hospitals used and locations at Dresden and Mayener.
Paris authorities curb the traditional midnight Christmas supper as a waste of food and fighting materials. Restaurants consider starting meals earlier but face police enforcement to close at midnight. American military clubs hospitals and other institutions still hold their Christmas celebrations.
Count Karolyi, Hungary’s leader, told the people’s assembly that allied powers have not fulfilled wartime armistice conditions. He said food shortages prevent order and that he sent a message to President Wilson reaffirming adherence to his principles and awaiting his decision.
Deputies representing redeemee factions in Vienna and Budapest parliaments went to Paris to press a claim for a third of the Dalmatian coast. They argue long history and strategic importance justify ceding territories to Italy, with tensions rising as demands unfold amid postwar settlements.
The London Times reports plans for a Wilbur Wright statue by Paul Jandowsky, honoring the inventor with a high pedestal and a pinnacled rock symbolizing earth’s summits. A climber figure atop the base represents ascent, with Wright portrayed as the aviation pioneer. An inscription cites Victor Hugo about wings and aspiration.
Dec 21 Associated Press dispatch reports Allied forces in the Caucasus receive French command as Western troops bolster the Ukrainian campaign. A large armored train and reinforcements strain the frontier while reports of civilian suffering, POW repatriation, and looming supply challenges fill the ongoing war narrative.
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