Wilsons plan to brief senators on league of nations
President Wilson cabled Congress inviting foreign relations committees to a White House dinner on February 26 to discuss the league article by article after his arrival in Boston. The invitation followed a plan to have a joint briefing and was described as essential to shaping the treaty before full Senate debate.
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Wilson to repatriate escort for George Washington voyage
President Wilson starts for the United States aboard the George Washington from Brest aided by French escorts. New Mexico and destroyers accompany to the Azores where more American ships will meet the convoy home. Boston reception planned for February 24 with speeches in store before return to Washington.
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Andre Tardieu
Franklin D. Roosevelt
George Washin Jinston
Wilson Hails French Hospitality and Plans Return
President Wilson thanks the French people and government at Brest for their hospitality. He says he cannot leave France without expressing gratitude and looks forward to returning to help complete peaceful settlements. He recalls the two months spent in France and the need to address its suffering and global problems.
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Wallace envoy Hugh C Wallace named ambassador to France
President Wilson nominated Hugh C Wallace of Seattle as Ambassador to France replacing William Graves Sharp. Wallace, 56, longtime Wilson confidant, earlier served on confidential White House missions and in London during the war. He is married to the daughter of Chief Justice Melville Fuller. the couple reside in Washington DC and Tacoma.
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Soviet Seeks to Repeat Brest-Litovsk at Islands Conference
Omsk government foreign ministry accuses Bolsheviks of aiming to repeat Brest-Litovsk by offering to sell the country for their own gain. No official Omsk reply yet, but a local response is expected soon as socialist and non socialist leaders protest. Siberian universities and academies urge allied powers and the United States to oppose the meeting.
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Congress Debates League as Wilson Invites Senate Panel
President Wilson invites the Senate and House foreign relations committees to a White House dinner on February 26 to discuss the league of nations. Critics warn the pact sacrifices American sovereignty while supporters urge international partnership and strong U.S. leadership at Paris peace talks. Senator Borah signals focus on reviving the Monroe Doctrine amid party lines.
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Russia Vows Avenge Radek Says Spartacan Organ
Berlin factional notes on Karl Radek's arrest report him in Moabit jail with heavy handcuffs. The Spartacan organ claims two justice systems in Germany one for Liebknecht Luxemburg and another military. It warns the Russian government will not accept mere protests if Radek dies or is harmed.
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Assault on Army Funding Delays War Bill Action
Debate on the army appropriation bill, about 14 million dollars for the national board, faced heavy criticism over war conduct. Lawmakers faulted delays in pay, hospital care, and discharges, and pressed reforms including disallowing use of funds for passenger cars and addressing court martial abuses.
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France to Buy Our Ports in Postwar Trade Shift
An analysis argues that vast American investments in French port improvements should be valued, repaid on business terms, not charity. It stresses France and the United States must remain allied, with financial aid for rehabilitation separate from wartime settlements, and notes extensive American base port structures and cargo activity in France through 1918.
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Peace Council Discusses Russian Situation and Role of Col House
Paris reports the supreme council opened talks on the Russian question as Col House plans regular attendance in President Wilson's absence. Delegates from Lebanon Asia Minor joined discussions while Belgium indemnity talks moved forward and economic plans for postwar order were outlined.
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May Unite To Improve Port Authority Plan
A tentative draft treaty between New York and New Jersey proposes a central port authority to augment the 1534 treaty. Governors Smith and Edge and members of key committees led the conference, with the plan discussed at a New York meeting.
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