06 Mar 1921
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1921
Page
1
President Harding, with Hughes and Weeks, takes up plans to protect U S interests at Panama and holds early office discussions with Republican National Committee members and visitors. Reorganization of departments to be addressed soon.
Paris newspapers assess President Harding's inaugural address as clearly American with a nonentangling stance and readiness to act if needed. They praise frankness and sincerity while noting no comfort for Germany and expectations US may amend the Versailles covenant.
Col J K Witherspoon of Seattle, commander in chief of the United Spanish War Veterans, visited President Harding and Mrs Harding. Capt Dan V Chisholm presented the gift. The commander was hosted by posts during a three day stay in Washington. Witherspoon left for Baltimore with Capt Mattocks and Capt Chisholm on an inspection tour.
Prague cables praise the American administration and President Wilson for aiding Czechoslovakia and recognize Hoover relief support. The message welcomes Harding and expresses hope for continued Washington Prague relations and mutual friendship.
President Harding met with Senator Lodge and Representative Mondell at the White House to map the Republican plan for the coming extra session. They oppose Underwood's request for a delayed date, aiming to convene as soon as possible to consider ten foreign treaties and related measures. Senator Curtis remains Republican whip and Cummins pro tem, while the marble room is set aside for senators and a new visitors room is planned.
Lima papers highlight President Harding inauguration with headlines claiming the eyes of the world are on the event as Peruvians seek a path to global peace and stability.
A Senate briefing by Senator Spencer estimates world war net losses near 240 billion dollars with America bearing about 41.874 billion and France Britain and others carrying large shares. Totals include military and civilian costs, loans, pensions, insurance, and indemnities with Germany credit. Washington eyes new US policy to salvage peace and stabilize international relations.
The United States, via Secretary of State Charles Evans Hughes, delivered notes to Costa Rica and Panama urging an end to hostilities. The move, first under Harding, aimed to shield U.S. interests in the Panama Canal. Costa Rica’s response was unsatisfactory while Panama showed willingness to accept U.S. good offices. Presidents Harding and advisers weighed protecting American interests while considering peaceful settlement options.
The Navy’s gas mask advance promises protection against carbon monoxide buildup in submarines and on battleships. Navy tests show crews can perform repairs on submerged vessels that would have been deadly before, enhancing safety and resilience in hostile zones and undersea operations. President Harding pursues peace, highlighting Panama Canal concerns and a potential reestablishment of concord.
Reports from San Juan del Sur say Costa Rican forces captured Bocas del Toro, inflicting casualties on Panaman troops and taking 156 prisoners. Gen Jorge Volioly moved toward Coto with 2,080 men as fighting on the frontier escalates, while U.S. pressure on Panama over the arbitration award is questioned. A separate cable service ban is imposed on Costa Rica and Colombia traffic.
In San Salvador on March 4 the government says a local seditious movement begun February 26 was crushed by police after casualties on both sides. Congress declared martial law, and the government vows to protect all people. The revolt’s motive and leaders’ names remain undisclosed. The Gazette blames propaganda and unrest amid Central American union ties.
Dispatches from Berlin and London report German Chancellor Fehrenbach and foreign minister Simons insisting Germany will not sign any reparations demand beyond its capacity. Paris reports Briand and Lloyd George press for a Monday move with potential conference break up if terms fail.
German business and political leaders weigh risks of capitulating to Allies. Hamburg Chamber of Commerce surveys if new contracts with allied states are advisable and whether partial payments or withdrawal of deposits justify economic curbs. Essen reports back Bonn questions on reparations and a protest against new customs in occupied zones.
Lady Norah Bentinck recounts the Kaiser’s self view and the German public’s shift after 1918. She details his abdication at Amerongen, his retained influence on events, and the enduring myths surrounding his madness while notes on his interactions with Wilson, the Allies, and his Dutch exile.
Rome March 5 Count Michael Karolyi former president of the national council of Hungary has been ordered expelled from Italy. He faces accusations of funding communists and contacting foreigners who spurred disorders in Tuscany. Karolyi and his family were taken from a villa at Fiesole to police headquarters for frontier removal as Florence endures military occupation after recent unrest.
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