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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1919
Page
8
The report outlines diverging German demands for two to seven year payment plans and Allied proposals for a four year compromise. Allies may charter ships to resume trade, enabling reparations, with expected decisions before week’s end. General Harries urges swift action while coastal defense moves signal renewed naval pressure though land-based leverage persists.
A translated memorandum argues for submitting the war question to an impartial commission, denies a secret Berlin Vienna plot against Serbia, and contends Russia’s expansionism made conflict with Germany inevitable. It says Germany’s 1914 actions toward France were defensive and notes Britain’s distrust over its naval policy.
London June. Herbert Asquith the former British premier responded to Viscount French criticisms about government support for the army in the war. He recalled cabinet consternation over French movements and quoted a Lord French letter praising government encouragement. He cited a 1915 Itchener report promising ammunition for future forward moves.
Berlin reports that the city has removed a hundred portraits and busts of the former Kaiser from municipal offices and schools and stored them in attics. The purge also applies to portraits of other members of the imperial family.
The House authorized a ten Republican and five Democrat select committee to investigate wartime War Department expenditures, with Graham of Illinois to chair a panel that will form five subcommittees. Democrats cried foul over partisan balance as debate showed sharp, partisan rhetoric amid unanimous initial support for the probe.
The supreme economic council held its twenty flat meeting at the Peace ministry of commerce at 10 p m June 2 1913 under Lord Robert. The allied authorities will stop German shipments to Poland via Danzig in breach of the armistice. The council considered trade restrictions on Austria Germany Bolshevik Russia and Hungary. Drugs not obtainable in Germany may be imported. Mr Hoover outlined steps to liquidate the world food control and prepare for post harvest economic needs. A committee including Lord Robert Cecil Clemenceau Craspi Hoover and de Cartier de Marchienne was appointed to study the matter.
Representative Mondell denied the move aims at political gain as Cantrel of Kentucky warned the probe could echo past leaks and exonerations. Garret of Tennessee urged six Democrats be named to ensure minority fairness. the House resolution grants the panel sweeping powers and authority to convene anywhere, abroad included.
City briefs report Nelson A Miles Camp No 1 United Spanish War Veterans elected delegates to the departmental convention to be held June 21 at the Pythian Temple. Campfire girls plan a Saturday bake sale for the Home for the Blind at 3060 R Street Northwest. The Teachers Club will hold its annual meeting for officer elections at 3 pm with a 4 to 6 pm reception Saturday. The Catholic Women's Service Club meets tonight at 8 at 601 EH Street Northwest.
Senate fights over the German peace treaty broaden with Senator Hitchcock proposing an investigation into claims that copies of the treaty are held by New York interests. Lodge and Borah back the probe while Johnson presses a separate State Department text request, signaling a renewed, contentious clash over public access to the treaty.
Special notice calls Yale alumni in Washington to attend a dinner at Hotel Lafayette next Tuesday at 7 pm. Not-yet-members are urged to send name and address plus $3 to J Maury Dove Jr, 1408 H Street NW, by Saturday, then attend the dinner. Speakers include a Yale professor, a senator, and a representative.
June 4 1919 officers of Security Savings and Commercial Bank record sorrow over John H Baltz death. In tribute they vote to close the bank on June 5 to allow officers and employees to attend his funeral. Resolutions noted. copy to family and publication in the press.
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