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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1919
Page
1
A Senate debate opened as Senator Knox urged a test vote on the peace treaty, warning that ratification could yield a supergovernment eroding American traditions. He argued a Monroe doctrine rewrite would erase U.S. policy, urging withdrawal provisions remain possible and pressing Congress for direct action before Versailles.
Developments in senator Keox contest and a strong plea against rapid acceptance of the League of Nations warn that it would create a super government and would not honor the Monroe Doctrine. A Minox resolution likely cannot reach a vote before the Versailles peace treaty act. President Wilson plans a July 3 arrival to present the league covenant to the country, while Congress debates amid a three week drive to gain support. A special senatorial train is arranged to present the opposing view to the public.
Colorado announced he would speak tomorrow and other senators prepare addresses. Senator McCumber of North Dakota will open the first speech against the resolution. Plans for President Wilson’s league speaking tour show a three week itinerary following his joint session appearance to present the treaty and covenant, with a France departure around June 24 or 25 and arrival near July if Germany signs.
In a tightened Senate agenda with eleven workdays left before July, Republican leaders order night sessions to move five district appropriation measures including army and navy budgets. A Jones Washington bill would fund sanitary housing by a 6000 00% bond issue, while the House panel expects a favorable report on Mapes retirement for District teachers.
Stockholm Monday June see reports that the congress of independent socialists voted 86 to 24 to join the Third Internationale of Moscow and adopt bolshevik measures including workers arming and production control by laborers. Parliamentary members opposed the resolution and warned against proletarian dictatorship. The humanitarian wing of the party may secede.
The report outlines Mexican fury over US troop movements into Ciudad Juarez and calls for redress. It notes Gen Aguilar’s denial that Mexico asked for aid and suggests possible new policy under League of Nations, including a British mandate over Mexico with US consent.
The text discusses France and Spain pursuing grievances and the right to wage war against Mexico. It recounts British French and Spanish warships occupying Vera Cruz late in 1362 and withdrawing by April 1262, leaving the French to proceed toward the City of Mexico.
El Paso reports there will be no wholesale cross border shooting. General Cabell says U S troops dispersed Villistas near Juarez and returned by night. He notes no further operations planned and urges vigilance along the Rio Grande for American towns and border residents.
Labor delegates at the Atlantic City convention rejected recognizing Soviet Russia while urging recognition of an Irish republic and opposing a July 4 strike for Mooney. They backed higher pay for teachers and postoffice workers, opposed keeping yeomen clerks, and favored government housing protections to prevent speculators' control. The session featured sharp debate over Bolshevism and US troop withdrawal from Russia.
Chicago June 17 The nationwide commercial telegraphers strike nears a decision after talks with Samuel Gompers and AFL officers. Western Union reports half its business affected. others insist service remains normal. Newcomb Carlton calls the strike “dead” with only minor railroad office disruptions. Cigar ad note at end.
Governor Westmoreland Davis announced a special session of the Virginia State Legislature for August 13 to consider federal highway appropriations. The move followed a petition from St. Lupton and other Assembly members. Vacancies in the Assembly would be filled before the session.
Dr Theo dor Meichoir and Frau Dorlblushh, principal delegate and secretary to the German peace team, were struck by stones as demonstrators jeered departing delegates at Versailles. France voiced regret and Clemenceau began drafting an apology to Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau. Police involvement was potential.
Berlin reports recount German leaders moodily awaiting allied terms after reports of a French mob assault on delegates at Versailles. Brockdorff-Rantzau to attend cabinet conferences as Weimar awaits revised peace terms and a possible plebiscite.
Paris dispatch notes most peace conference figures doubt Germany will sign the revived treaty while others believe German acceptance hinges on making the treaty text public. Turkish mission sessions, Allied plans for concessions, and efforts to reveal the document Thursday frame the tense deliberations at the conference.
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