Submarine Question Stirring British Press
Special Cable Dispatch reports British mood on submarine limits after Washington’s revised proposal. Adm Cyprian Bridge warns against alarm while noting submarines resemble torpedo boats and must be countered with proper methods. The piece links press reaction to prior war experiences and calls for careful, disciplined policy.
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Japan Aims To Create Chita Nippon Colony
A fragmented report discusses a proposal by a government to establish Chita as a Nippon colony. The piece references trade, imperial policy, and laws affecting Japanese subjects in a maritime context, noting opposition and potential international reactions.
Prince Tokugawa Plans To Leave Here on Jan 6
Prince Tokugawa is slated to depart for Yonahama around January 6 after completing duties in the country. Reports indicate he will travel to the palace to meet with Hos and Tos An Ps before taking up the role of president of the house of peers.
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Arms Delegates Reach U. S. From Vladivostok
Ambiguous OCR fragment describes delegates reaching the United States from Vladivostok. Names and roles are unclear, with several garbled phrases and likely misread titles. The notice lacks clear dates, places, or outcomes to anchor a full summary.
Miss Schurman to wed in United States minister’s family note
Special Cable report states Miss Helen Schurman will marry John Magruder in a ceremony linked to the minister’s household. The public ledger notes Carly Martin as parish consul in Chicago amid broader clerical appointments.
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Fifteen Nations and League Agree on Aero Landing Rules
Fifteen nations and the League of Nations at Monaco agreed aircraft may land only at public aerodromes except in necessity. Nationality of an aircraft is that of the proprietor, coproprietorship requiring two thirds of proprietors of the same nationality.
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Navy tonnage rule debated by experts at conference
Naval experts appointed by Arthur Balfour studied Tonage rules for surface ships and submarines to fix standards for the Washington conference. Discrepancies arose over submerged versus surface displacement with British and American figures differing for French submarines. The talks considered standardizing submarines by submerged displacement to avoid future disputes, noting the dreadnought's overweight launch and evolving normal displacement practices.
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Washington
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Allies Grant Germans Oral Hearing Thursday
The reparations commission will hold a special Thursday session to hear German War Debt Commission head Tn Fischer and officials from Berlin. Germany may offer to pay January and February installments under conditions, with possible attendance by Premier Briand and other Allied officials. A formal hearing could be held if Thursday’s discussions progress, as the commission meets weekly to resolve the January and February payments.
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Lewis Iddings Dead After Sudden Illness in Rome
Lewis Iddings, 71, longtime secretary of the American embassy in Rome and prominent war relief figure in Italy, died suddenly while visiting a friend. A journalist turned diplomat, he served in Rome and Cairo, led American Red Cross war relief efforts, and was decorated by King Victor Emmanuel in 1917.
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Air Fights Rules Debated At Parley On Air War Limits
International talks on air fighting rules press for limits on airplanes balloons and dirigibles used for destruction. Delegates note past violations of Hague agreements during the war and consider classing two years military experience pilots and all commercial planes as military. France argues air power protects against Germany and plans to expand its air force.
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Signs of Russian policy shift may boost postwar relations
President Harding sees encouraging signs in Russia that could resume relations and foster commercial ties. No official word yet, but relief campaign reports suggest a policy change that may attract business, aided by a rail recovery boosting overall U S commerce. Harding hopeful of broad economic improvement driven by railroad gains and stable government finances. The administration notes success in managing securities and refunding without new Congressional appropriations, reinforcing optimism. Eastern interests still look to Europe for assurances amid shifting postwar dynamics.
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Composition of New Peking Cabinet Announced Here
The new Chinese cabinet which assumed office December 25 was reported to the State Department yesterday. Premier Liang Shih-41, minister of foreign affairs, W W Xen minister of finance, Chang Hu minister of war, Pao Mwei-Ching minister of the navy, Li Ying-Hain minister of communications, Yeh Kung Cho minister of justice, Wang Chungehur minister of commerce, Chi Yao Shen minister of the interior, Kaa Ling-Wei minister of education, Huang Yen-Pei.
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Huang Yen-Pei
Briand Vehemence Ignites Schanzer Incident Claims
An early report recounts a closed doors arms conference meeting where Briand’s heated remarks toward Senator Schanzer sparked misunderstandings. A European writer’s misquote fueled a legend that Mariand insulted Schanzer, linking the tension to Balfour’s land armament proposal.
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Diamond Bourse Flourishes in Berlin Amid Trade Surge
Berlin reports the diamond bourse, started a year ago to stabilize trade, has grown hugely. It notes 2,090,000 Dutch guilders and 6,000,000 French francs circulated via Reichsbank, with double that amount via other banks, and 200,000 marks collected on 14,500,000 marks of business by foreigners in eight weeks. Trading runs all day with karat prices from 20,000 to 45,000 marks.
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Belgian Heir Apparent May Take Italian Bride
Brussels reports say the engagement of Duke of Brabant to Princess Yolande of Italy has circulated, with Belgian society skeptical but noting the prince as heir apparent and a war veteran. prior rumors of Yolande’s betrothals to Archduke Ferdinand and others are recalled, repeatedly denied.
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Quiet Christmas at Doorn Exile in Holland
Former German Emperor William with Crown Prince Frederick William and two sons observed a quiet Christmas in exile at Doorn castle due to mourning for the former empress. The household decorated the chapel with a large tree and William thanked loyal friends for their support despite reduced income and smaller gifts.
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Redse hold Briton as spy in Batum arrest
Lieut John Bigelow Dodge, stepson of Lionel Guest and son of Lord Wimborne, was arrested by Bolshevik authorities at Batum on December 9 before boarding an Italian steamship. He served in the British army in World War I and earned the Distinguished Service Order for Gallipoli. His mother Flora Bigelow Dodge, now Mrs Guest, previously lived in New York.
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Mexican oil tax payment deferred amid negotiations
Mexico City December 27 The government reiterates a one month extension for oil companies to pay taxes, granted to aid ongoing talks with bankers. Deadlock centers on direct payments to bankers and timing of delivery, with a deadline looming for 23,000,000 pesos on January 25.
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Draft of Chinese Tariff Complete Draft of Chinese Tariff Complete
The tentative tariff plan presented by Chairman Underwood proposes a staged Chinese import duty, starting at 6 percent and potentially rising to 12 percent with a study commission to review needs. The Chinese delegation and other parties debated options, with views split among Japan Britain and the United States. A final decision was deferred to today amidst cautious optimism and expectations for a commission to guide tariff autonomy for China.
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Clash Over Tariff Policy Delays Talks With Japan
The article notes that Japanese talks cannot resume until they receive fresh instructions from Tokyo, likely a week or more. optimism centers on Senator Linderwood's initiative on Chinese tariff reform, proposing a path to tariff autonomy and relief. Opposition from Japanese merchants and British proposals add to the tension in the stalled negotiations.
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Far Eastern Talks Central as Nations Clash Over Tariffs
Japanese delegates resist a 6 percent tariff for China and propose an effective 5 percent tariff with remaining issues to a study commission. China disputes the move arguing it already has a 5 percent treaty limit. Some Chinese delegates consider acceptance to seek relief, while Underwood’s involvement spurs hope for enforcing Root principles despite calls to postpone. Two camps emerge: delay versus applying agreed principles.
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America Fares Poorly On German Occupation Payments
Berlin dispatch reports American payments for Germany under the reparations treaty largely fall short. France, England, and Belgium collect substantial shares of occupation costs, while the United States recoups only modestly. Britain has repaid nearly all but six million pounds. Belgium reportedly recoups about twice its Rhine force costs.
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Japan Starts New Treaty Clarification Talks
Japanese delegates at the arms conference aim to draft a written note clarifying that the four power Pacific treaty does not apply to the Japanese mainland. Baron Shidehara may seek an exchange of notes. Tokyo press opposes mainland inclusion. officials say clarification is preferable to amendments.
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Berlin Police Funds Gone Short After Sergeant Disappears
Berlin reports 85,000 marks missing from police funds as 24 year old Willie Ziebler, a clerk in the cashier’s department, vanishes. Police offer 16,000 marks reward for his arrest while he held deputy sergeant rank on the regular force.
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