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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1918
Page
7
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The piece argues that war-weary nations may concede to a league to enforce peace, with President Wilson urging its necessity. It warns of American difficulties joining a real league, urges acting now while victory and reform mood prevail, and suggests restitution of territories and redrawing borders under a victorious league.
In early 20th century politics the Republican party shows rifts after the 1912 bull moose split. The Senate and House look Republican on paper, yet whispers of revolt threaten old guard harmony. Speaker scramble prompts calls for unity and restraint amid factional rivalry.
Dispatches from Vienna depict a city dissolved by hunger and decline as the once imperial capital becomes a small state’s capital. The article laments the aging grandeur of Vienna’s ring, Hofburg, Opera, and Prater, notes dwindling population, and predicts decadence akin to Greece and Rome, blaming Prussian materialism.
McAdoo urges Congress to extend government control and operations of railroads five more years or prepare for an early return to owners. He denies threats and stresses no commitment to government ownership while urging immediate congressional action to resolve the rail crisis amid wartime legacies. The president supports relinquishing control before the statutory limit if a legislative solution appears, urging Congress to act without delay.
Fiance of Princess Patricia of Connaught, Commander Alexander Ramsay, is linked to the Ramsay of Dalhousie line with deep Scottish roots dating back to the 12th century. The Ramsays held royal ties, with Lord Dalhousie wounded at Gallipoli and the family’s long service in public life. The tale blends royal romance, historic lineage, and warnings of family tensions across generations.
Senate plans a critical address by Senator Chamberlain on army affairs while Senator McKellar discusses the League of Nations. The House will debate the war revenue bill and measures to curb child labor and alcohol importation for DC is a beverage purpose. naval hearings resume with Daniels on the navy bill as committees return.
Admiral Mac Gowan issues an order to preserve the historic naval response aye aye sir as shipboard practice shifts toward all right. The directive lists preferred usages for juniors and stresses uniform courtesy while avoiding modern slang and temperate discussions.
In Partia December 20 debate on the budget, Finance Minister Klotz said the liberation loan subscriptions top 30 billion francs with 21.5 billion effective capital. He cited wartime output gains, noting France produced more machine guns yearly 1916 1918. An appeal urged rapid demobilization as only 4,000 nonmobilized doctors serve 35 million civilians amid influenza, despite the army fielding 16,000 physicians with the colors.
The War Industries Board announces cancellation of the interallied tin agreement after ongoing negotiations between importers and B. M. Baruch seeks to shield U S tin from price manipulation. Embargo power may be invoked. prior British export controls favored a few merchants charging a premium. English prices run about 10 cents under American. Separate note: Shipping Board fixes monthly wages for wireless ship operators at 11 cents for chiefs and 35 cents for assistants with no bonuses.
The Washington Post prints a condensed railroad timetable from the railroad administration listing departures from Washington to major cities including Atlanta Baltimore Boston Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Detroit Indianapolis Louisville Memphis New Orleans New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Richmond St Louis and more with several daily times and notes that connections in Chicago lead to the West Changes will shift day to day as railways revise schedules based on new announcements.
Army and Navy officers urge extending lifetime ranks to senior admirals Benson Sims and Mayo in recognition of wartime service. They cite Benson's overall Navy administration, Mayo’s helm of transport matters, and Sims’s dual role in submarine and fleet action, with other key officers noted for home and abroad duties.
The Chamber of Commerce of the United States foresees a hotter era with greater prosperity than ever, following a period of indeterminate length. A readjustment of wages and prices is urged rather than drastic cuts, aligning purchasing power with new conditions. The report notes substantial gains in foreign trade and a generally improving business climate despite some uncertainty.
The Aero Club of America plans an international parachute contest to develop a safe aviator’s device. Prizes come from Louis Bennett, whose son Lieutenant Louis Bennett died on the western front. A committee of military and civilian experts, including Lieutenant Thaw, will draft rules with potential compulsory parachute use and possible mail drops at nonlanding stations.
In Washington hotels a series of interviews reveals Japanese bankers urge closer US Japan financial ties as a path to permanent peace. They see mutual exchanges and joint merchant marine opportunities as key while stressing broader commercial cooperation.
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