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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1917
Page
6
In Dublin July 7 reports say Sinn Fein teeters over strategy as Valera attracts cautious observers. Extreme wings press for more drastic action while advocating youth enlistment. observers doubt they can secure outright independence and fear renewed unrest.
Historic Washington D C funeral directors and undertakers listed with addresses and phone numbers. Firms include Thomas B Serjeon Thomas Hindle F Speare Sons George P Zarhorst Sons WM Speare Willes Speare Sardo Co Millian Lees Auto Nvery and Ivery Commodions chapel and crematorium with modest prices listed in city directories.
Campaign in East Clare shows Sinn Fein popularity among youth while older voters lean to constitutional candidate Lynch. Clergy alarm over young clergy laxity, bishops warn, farmers seek stability as Canon Hayes and others frame Sinn Fein as socialist. Polls indicate potential shift with Valera’s cheering yet Lynch could win.
Amsterdam reports that Charles granted amnesty to civilians convicted of high treason lese majesty and rioting. The move unsettles parliament yet is seen to influence the season’s course. Klofac Masaryk and Krantiarz are named in dispatches as among those freed and allowed to resume seats.
Theodor Wolff, editor of Berliner Tageblatt, labels the German political system as conservative and secretive, with parliament powerless in war and peace decisions. He argues the Reichstag franchise is liberal in name but undermined by district gerrymandering and urges the chancellor to present a clear peace plan or propose parliamentary reform to advance peace.
London reports during June heavy fighting with air superiority contested. British, French, Belgian and German daily totals show 892 Allied and German planes lost, 230 German machines downed by Allied pilots. Baron von Richthofen returns, while Lt Allmenroder dies in action.
Athens reports the oath of fidelity by field marshal troops and officers marking the end of the German king Constantine pact. Venizelos walks among cheering crowds amid high security while Pasitch hails the Greek move as a triumph for democracy and Greek-Serbian unity, promising peace for the Balkan peoples.
Field Marshal von Hindenburg returns from Austrian headquarters and predicts that Germany will win the war if it holds ground against enemy attacks while submarine warfare continues its impact. He warns enemies cannot await American forces and stresses unity with Austria for a victorious end.
Rome reports the directing committee of Catholic action issued a catechism to Catholic organizations. It defends Italian Catholics against claims of war instigation, asserts they opposed participation before the conflict, fulfilled duty after declaration, and seek peace through international Christian justice rather than imperialism.
London July 83 The death of Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree casts gloom over the theatre. A letter he wrote last week spoke of improving health and future activity. He suffered a heart attack a few hours after Lady Tree found him cheerful. Oscar Asche, who occupied his theater during Tree's absence, canceled all performances there.
The Atlantic Union meeting adopted a resolution praising unity among English speaking peoples and welcoming the United States as an ally in the fight for global freedom from autocracy and militarism. Lord Charnwood presided and speakers likened American troops to the pilgrims departing for freedom.
Copenhagen report says thirty steamers, aided by England, head to Sweden with corn and raw materials, following safe routes in the German zone. Germany offered to allow departures from some ports on July 1 under conditions. Denmark aims to use German safe conduct. ten to twenty steamers seek to sail, exact numbers unclear.
Pilgrims' Club obtains Curzon Street residence once home to Lord Leconfield. The new club will entertain American army and navy officers visiting London and aims to be as American as possible with period furnishing and tapesty decor.
Berlin notes suggest Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg may address peace terms amid a busy Reichstag midsummer session. The July reports indicate possible replies to Lloyd George speeches in Main committee or open session, with leaders meeting the chancellor and Vice Chancellor Helfferich. In London, John Robert Clydes named parliamentary secretary to the Food Control Department replacing Bathurst. Clydes is identified as a Taborite.
London Times notes error in premature publication of American troop arrival news in France. American HQ statement cites clerical neglect by the French telegraph office as the cause, with British correspondents obeying censorship rules.
A monument will rise in a prominent Paris square to honor American men and women who aided relief efforts in France during the war. The erection committee, under President Poincare’s patronage, is led by Leon Bonnnet with Marshals Joffre Ribot Painleve and Admiral La Caze, plus former premiers Briand and Barthou and Rene Viviani. The project reflects U S intercession for Jews.
Stockholm July 3 The American Minister Ira Nelson Morris has asked the Swedish foreign office to use its best efforts to determine the truth about the condition of Jews in Palestine amid conflicting reports.
A July 1 edict in the imperial style pledges constitutional monarchy, bans Manchu interference, recognizes foreign treaties, abolishes petty taxes, and limits political parties. Gen Chang Hsun is named viceroy of Chihli with a 40,000-strong force, signaling efforts to dominate the capital and national affairs.
July 3 dispatch to Young China reports China plunged into civil war between north loyal to the Manchu emperor and south loyal to President Li Yuan Hung. Two major forays clash as forces under Gen Chong Fun and Gen Chuck Wong Yuen engage near Peking. New imperial cabinet reportedly includes Manchu supporters and progressive elements.
The article notes a new Chinese foreign minister aged 18 and a Yale graduate who visited this country in 1910. It suggests that several new members are military leaders, implying the military may support the new monarchy as China reorganizes its finances.
Alfred Sag, a Norwegian, has been arrested in London on espionage charges for Germany. An official announcement says the case is of grave importance and will be tried by a general court martial.
Berlin food shortages drive residents to municipal soup kitchens with 21 000 new registrations noted. Kitchens report poor supplies and meat scarce dishes, with this week’s potato ration listed as one pound though it is said to be only on paper.
Tokyo reports Minister of Navy Tomosaburo Kato told the Diet that Japan may send a fleet to the Atlantic if necessary. He defended dispatches to the Mediterranean as aiding the allies to defeat Germany, countering opposition claims it served entente benefit alone.
The Hague July 3 The war prisoners conference between Germany and Britain held its last sitting yesterday A protocol was signed and the plan for an agreement will be sent to London for confirmation July 4 The Times dispatch from The Hague reports Anglo German talks concluding in agreements with great importance to both combatant and civilian prisoners Misunderstandings are said to have been removed.
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