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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1920
Page
11
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The piece criticizes Col Edward M House for revealing that Britain and Japan renew their armed alliance while professing commitment to the league. It questions American involvement and asks House to disclose confidential talks from 1917 to 1919, urging clarity before the U.S. chooses its stance in the forthcoming referendum.
The article reports that about 9,000 former German officers including brigadier generals have resigned commissions and taken civilian jobs after the fall of the Kaiser regime. They earn roughly 800 marks a month, or about $20, working as clerks or menials across Germany, reflecting a shift away from military privileges to ordinary labor.
The article argues that Germany must end Prussian militarism by turning military leaders into workers. It claims demobilization is best achieved if military experts are required to work, aligning Germany with other nations. It notes Los Angeles exhibits showy dance and mentions Warren Harding’s surprise registration.
A New York physician seeks to test the prohibition office’s power to limit liquor prescriptions. He obtained a court order to require the prohibition director to show cause why prescription blanks should not be issued without the 100 per three months cap. The Walstead act obligates the prohibition commissioner to supply blanks, but the medical profession argues Congress intended doctors to decide when and how many prescriptions are needed. The case tests whether the remedy lies with the courts or the agency, amid widespread physician dissatisfaction with current limits.
The cabinet, at President Wilson's request, adopts a uniform rule to retain veteran employees who are at retirement age but still capable. Over 2000 workers seek continued service, and the policy allows officials to decide when efficiency remains, not the employee. Secretary Payne supports non-arbitrary retention, with authority to judge ability. the aim is fair, liberal application aligned with the act. A stray, garbled editorial fragment ends the text.
Spain’s Duke of Balazote and Maria Guerrero the Duchess plan a New York visit and brief season in the United States. Their history includes Madrid theatres and a famed Buenos Aires venue, with two actor sons Hernando and Carlos and a marriage to Guerrero after partnership with Maria.
Honolulu July 21 Prof W A Bryan of the Hawaiian Historical Society says Crusoe’s cave on the island of Juan Fernandes may be converted into sleeping quarters for travelers. The Chilean government considers creating a national park and tourist resort with hotels and attractions on the island. Bryan notes the island’s beauty resembles the oldest Kalanda park in Hawaii. He recently spent two nights in the cave while pursuing a theory of a submerged Pacific continent.
Maj Gen William G. Haan and Col. B A Smith depart Washington for an extensive inspection of the army school system. They will visit Camp Custer Michigan Camp Roosevelt and service schools at Fort Leavenworth Fort Riley and Fort Sill before returning to Camp Grant for the civilian and enlisted instructors course opening on August 1.
In Rome on July 21 the Italian American Society hosted a reception for John H. Fahey of Boston, chairman of the American industrial commission visiting Italy. Attendees included Alfred Denney, Henry Gay, Prof Alessio, and representatives of banks and chambers of commerce. Fahey aims to study Italian industrial and financial conditions to seek ways to lower exchange rates and renew normal US Italian trade.
A British steamship Aquitania, sailing from Liverpool July 17, reached 1500 miles east of Sandy Hook at 1:56 a.m. with all aboard safe. The ship, in its first voyage as an out burner, showed remarkable lack of vibration and nearly matched its daily record from noon Tuesday to noon Wednesday, fueling belief it may break the trip record.
New York reports Benedict XV designates August 28 as Knights of Columbus Day at the Vatican. Archbishop John Bonzano says the pope will receive the pilgrimage, depart from New York on August 7, and celebrate Mass in the Lourdes chapel within the Vatican gardens.
King Alfonso and Queen Victoria completed their unofficial London visit and departed for Paris. Their son Don Jaime remains in London for ear treatment. A large crowd at Victoria Station bid the royal party farewell, with King George Queen Mary and the Spanish Ambassador in attendance.
The Panama Labor Union sent a protest to Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor. It challenges a Montreal convention resolution urging the Canal Zone be staffed only by American citizens in operation and mechanical departments. The union seeks an explanation from Gompers.
In a letter from July 21 in San Francisco, Kendall K. Kay notes the high cost of living in Madagascar while praising local produce. He cites prime beef at 3144 cents per pound, rice at 1% cents, pineapples at half a cent each, and big lobsters at 2 cents as notable prices.
Scores of Moros are reported assembling at Zamboanga Mindanao to undertake the pilgrimage to the great mosque at Mecca. Many have saved for years to fulfill the duty Miriam Mohammedan faith requires once in a lifetime.
New York July 21 the board of estimates today approved an appropriation of 39000 dollars to the New York city board of health. The funds cover precautionary measures against the entry of smallpox typhus and other pingnes een preverent in Frerepe Mest sds oes.
London reports Krassin, once a Bolshevik minister and later a proponent of restoring bourgeois methods of commerce, as skeptical of world revolution and favoring a peaceful settlement. He helped negotiate Lenine and Trotsky to Brest Litovsk before joining the Soviet food ministry and pushing for normal democratic trade.
Count von Bernstorff former German ambassador to the United States argues in Getreve Eckhart that Germany should direct all effort to deepen trade with the United States. He says Americans are politically unavailable and hurt by wartime outcomes. He envisions American capital aiding Germany in rebuilding mercantile fleets and even possible joint labor ventures in Russia.
A weekly weather and crop bulletin reports overall improvement in cotton conditions across the belt as temperatures stay near normal and rainfall remains plentiful. While heavy rain hindered progress in some areas, good to excellent growth appeared in South Carolina and Florida, with Alabama Tennessee seeing strong progress while Mississippi remained fair. Weevil damage rose in the southern belt where rains were frequent, and dry spells hurt western Texas and parts of Alabama.
The American Farm Bureau Federation asked the Shipping Board yesterday to deploy 36 new government ships on the upper Great Lakes to move grain from Western and Northwestern States to the Atlantic seaboard. Each vessel can carry 100,000 bushels, easing rail car shortages. Buffalo would take some loads while the rest would go via the Welland Canal to the sea. Officials said they would consider the proposal, but many lake boats are already allotted, possibly delaying implementation.
London dispatch reports the second international communist congress opened at Petrograd on July 19 with fifty-one countries represented. Delegates include four from the United States, two from Great Britain, four from France, Germany, and Italy each, and one from Mexico and Cuba.
Paris notes the finance ministry will send a representative to the United States within days to discuss payment of France is share of the Anglo French 6.5 billion loan. The dispatch follows today’s learning and signals ongoing negotiations despite political chatter.
Col Michael J Cady former Republican leader of Brooklyn says a national change will decide the vote not the league of nations or wet and dry issues. He predicts a Republican plurality in New York and Greater New York and mentions Jimmy Wadworth as a Senate candidate. Other delegates discuss access to San Francisco convention and charity for Serbia in war relief.
Paris reports the Chateau Thierry municipal council elevates Marshal Foch General Pershing Secretary of War Baker French Ambassador Jueserand former Ambassador Herrick and American Legion commander Pott er to citizen status. Commanding generals who led the relief troops are likewise honored.
London July 21 Lloyds Register of Shipping shows Britain now building a total tonnage of 11 the United Kingdom leads the United States by 1 677000 tons under construction. The aggregate amount under construction is 573000 tons, the highest figure on record.
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