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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1919
Page
10
A gunman wounded French Premier Georges Clemenceau in Paris as armistice terms and European peace plans loom. Police arrested a suspect named Cottin, while a second man, Dreyfus, claimed innocence. Crowds and officials gathered as doctors assessed the wound. Clemenceau joked with servants, assuring he was not seriously hurt.
The State Department released a cable from Acting Secretary Polk to France praising Premier Clemenceau for his leadership and expressing hope for a rapid recovery. King George and Lloyd George sent messages of shock and support, stressing France and the Allies’ resolve as Clemenceau faces the assassination attempt and continues work at the peace conference.
Special cable reports Emile Cottin fired on Georges Clemenceau as he left his Rue Franklin home en route to the ministry of war. The premier’s wound was minor, with a bullet entering the right shoulder. By 9:30 the street was blocked with cars and officials gathered around at the scene amid cabinet discussions and inquiries from visiting dignitaries. The incident drew vast public attention as authorities investigated the attack.
Paris reports Emile Cottin claiming responsibility for attempting to assassinate Georges Clemenceau, describing his plan to attack at Rue Franklin and Boulevard Delessert after studying Clemenceau’s habits. He describes himself as an integral anarchist and a friend of humanity, saying a red letter day prompted the act and noting police escort during questioning.
Prime Minister Lloyd George was urgently summoned to return to Paris and will leave London for the French capital Thursday after meeting the miners conference delegates. Robert S. Horne, the Labour Minister, was slated to attend but suspended negotiations due to illness.
London reports Winston Churchill secretary of war lauding Premier Clemenceau at a Mansion House luncheon. He praised Clemenceau as embodying the valiant spirit of France and leading the alliance through the struggle, while noting relief at his safety amid the crisis and the need for sober resolve as demobilization and occupation plans unfold.
report from Weimar on February 19 details Count von Bernstorff’s resignation stance over armistice terms. cabinet splits widen as Scheidemann faces pressure while the assembly’s weakness and party discipline shape the debate. activist Spartacist unrest looms amid a fragile republic and shifting influence channels.
In Delhi Lord Shelmeford the viceroy spoke of replacing wartime powers with substitutes and warned that India may face revolutionary groups. He noted about fifty thousand Indian troops demobilized since Armistice and cited droughts and rains affecting crops alongside efforts to maintain order. In Paris Mrs Theodore Roosevelt and her son visited the grave of Lieutenant Quentin Roosevelt near Les Petites Tardenois and laid flowers, with locals tending the site.
Police curb newspaper thefts by patrolling downtown doors. Juvenile court judge Kathryn Sellera commits Roland Washington and James Turner, both 11, to guardians for two and three years respectively, as guardianship sentences.
The article notes the French premier may be incapacity and if permanent, Loula Nan minister of justice would become acting premier. Andre Tardieu the French high commissioner to the United States would take on premier duties at the peace conference if Clemenceau cannot. Tardieu had cooperated with the premier at every stage of the conference.
London reports react to the assassination attempt on Premier Clemenceau. The Daily Mail urges acknowledging prophets and praising Clemenceau’s courage, while The Daily News calls for international action against anarchism. The Daily Express speculates the attacker’s bullet could have toppled a key French leader.
The article reports Serbian worries that council claims may be rejected by major powers. It notes Italian refusal of arbitration, citing principle and the conference procedure, with France Britain Italy as the council of ten. It highlights Serbian objections regarding majority control and potential Italian influence in disputes.
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