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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1919
Page
1
Debates over a supplementary reparations agreement outline concessions and working capital for Germany. Allies expect a formal reply with an ultimatum within days while Silesia plebiscite and Adriatic issues loom large among the Four.
Paris June 6 Associated Press quotes President Wilson noting German counter proposals to the peace treaty align with his principles. He adds that if he disagreed he would admit it and work to correct the error, asserting the treaty conforms with his Fourteen Points.
A London Times editorial warns that softening allied demands would provoke British anger and harm empire credibility. The piece argues Lloyd George risks discord with Wilson and Clemenceau, urging firm posture against German concessions amid Paris rumors and parliamentary questioning.
A New Zealand dispatch from Christchurch reports London will seek NZ help in opposing American meat packers. Britain may urge selling NZ meat in London at a set price, with a conference of NZ producers convened to discuss the proposal. The note ends with an ad for Take Bell before meals.
Paris June 6 The big four clash over reparations with President Wilson opposing any change to the German obligation to pay. French Premier Clemenceau demands full payment and fears a lump sum of 25,009,000,000. Lloyd George leans toward a fixed amount, provoking French concern about German uprisings and American banking influence on terms. The dispute centers on internal German finances and global money markets, with broader fears about France’s postwar economy and Austrian debts.
The Senate adopted a resolution urging the American peace delegates at Paris to hear Edward De Valera Arthur Griffiths and Count George Noble Plunkett on Ireland's cause, with sympathy for Irish aspirations. Senator Williams voted no. An amendment by Senator Walsh was adopted.
Western Union officials say the nationwide walkout called by S J Konenkamp of the Commercial Telegraphers Union has little impact and that only a small fraction of workers in the Southeast quit. Newcomb Carlton reports about 55,000 employees unaffected as posts close and some offices reduce staff amid union pressure and Postmaster General assurances.
Federal and local authorities press a nationwide sweep to cap a gang blamed for Monday night bombings. Philadelphia chief Flynn says operations center will radiate from the Quaker City while surveillance targets radical suspects, including a Cleveland woman tied to Bolshevik literature and a New York police known dynamite Louise.
Nashville report states Governor A H Roberts and Mrs Roberts along with their daughter Miss Helen and Nashville dignitaries arrived at Pall Mall for the governor to officiate the wedding tomorrow of Sergt Alvin York and Miss Grace Williams in Knoxville. The bridal bouquet was sent to Miss Williams by Mrs Ben E Boyd of Knoxville.
Special to The Washington Post from Philadelphia June 7 quotes former President Taft reacting to refer ences by Idaho senator Borah that Democrats treat him as dead. Taft jokes about funerals and the dead pass, laughing heartily as he comments on the political situation.
A formal announcement from Clarence H Mackay president of the Postal Telegraph Cable Company states that officials removed by Postmaster General Burleson have been restored. The original positions restored include Mr Mackay president Wal dam W Cook general counsel Edward Reynolds vice president and general manager and A B Richards general superintendent in the company’s line operations.
A new World Prohibition League was organized in Washington with aims to promote international unity against alcohol. Delegates from sixteen nations elected Ernest H. Mherrington of Westerville Ohio as general secretary and chose Lief Jones, Robert Hercod, Dr Wowerd H Russell, and Car Vandervelde for leadership roles. The convention endorsed world campa ign to enforce prohibition and the eighteenth amendment, with a subsequent general meeting planned in Washington next fall.
In Zurich on June 5, Italian typographer Menani and Ilalian testifying at the Germany terror plot trial said they had relations with the German terrorist ring. Witnesses described funds from a German tenant and a Hungarian officer, purchases of bombs and revolvers, and connections to Lenin and Trotzky through Madame Balabova. An Italian anarchist Restillo claimed that comrades are already at work in America.
Saturday June 7 at the Park Hotel hosts a Special Dinner Deuce at seven o clock. Reserve tables now.
The Senate adopted resolutions seeking the German treaty text and an inquiry into how copies reached private hands in New York. A dramatic clash between Senator Hitchcock and Senator Lodge amid surrounding debate highlighted tensions over sources and timing as committee plans formed to propose next steps.
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