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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1919
Page
1
Reporting on a cabinet and treasury dispute, the piece describes exhausted funds, calls for a congressional session, and cabinet cables urging quick aid. It notes Treasury Secretary Glass’s statements about the emergency fund, and cabinet concern over ongoing disbursements and personnel dismissals.
The Washington senator asserts that German interests are favored by the U S in Paris and accuses President Wilson of causing delays. He argues American delegates oppose the French approach, while noting some progress during President’s brief visit. Also reports a deadly aviation crash near Richmond as Morsbach and Davidson were flying a plane from Nebraska to Omaha.
Taft declares no trap for America in the peace treaty and league plan, urging the covenant be embodied in the preliminary pact with the enemy. He argues public opinion in Europe will compel adopting means to prevent wars, noting failure to embody the covenant is of no significance.
Former president Taft analyzes how the league of nations could be included in the postwar peace treaty. He notes Paris reports, the round robin plan, and French British attitudes, arguing a permanent alliance requires allied backing and that Senate ratification hinges on clear obligations and public understanding.
New York March 17 Secretary of War Baker was advised of a five member committee of the American War Association to review current military law on courts martial. The panel, headed by S Gregory of Chicago, includes Judge W P Bynum, Judge Andrew Alexander Bruce, Del John Hinkley, and Martin Conboy. The group plans to begin work soon.
German leaders and monarchist factions reportedly push to retain power as observers describe military influence expanding. Letters quoted by von Kühlmann claim former ruling flags still seek control, while reporters in London note puppetry by Mvert, Scheidemann, and Noske with military elites shaping edicts.
Peking on March 12 reports the Chinese government is alarmed by a Petrograd hint of a Chinese workingmen's organization of about 60,000 members aimed at revolutionary propaganda and establishing soviets in China. Authorities are probing measures to curb such activities.
Poles gain Danzig corridor as exit to Baltic discussed by the peace conference commission led by Jules Cambon. Western borders outlined with Oppeln and Kewpen to Poland. Irish and Czech frontiers fixed east of Neustadt. Aero commission named with Admiral H Knapp and Gen Mason Patrick among members. President Wilson attend economy session with Baruch Hoover and others. labor clause issues debated and referred to a subcommittee. Samuel Gompers presided.
London reports Ukrainian troops have entered Przemy s l while Poles hold the northwest section. Ukrainians also reach suburbs of Lemberg and the Przemysl Lemberg line where traffic is halted. German and military authorities in Upper Silesia plan to resist Polish Czech claims with Groaner leading volunteers. trenches and barbed entanglements are noted along the southern frontier.
London March 17 Associated Press Bonar Law told the House of Commons there is no foundation for reports that the draft peace terms were delayed in presenting to Germany due to divisions over the league of nations He answered H W Bottomley queries seeking assurance that terms agreed at the conference would be communicated to Germany promptly.
Reported demonstrations by students and townspeople in Cairo on March 1 led to extensive property damage and troop deployment. British forces under Gen Watson warned that martial law remains in effect and public meetings are forbidden. The unrest, linked to Egyptian nationalist agitation, followed deportations from Said Pasha Talaoul’s circle. At Tante, 13,000 people attacked a railroad station but were repelled by troops. 22 casualties were cited in dispatches. Tanh is a town in Gharya province along the Mile Tsmilis.
General Pershing visited the Rainbow Division near Remagen, inspecting over 2000 smiling Americans in uniform. Corporal Sidney Manning, a farmer from Alabama of the 167th Infantry, earned praise for his heroism and leadership at Ourcq, later commanding a platoon after heavy losses. Civilians in nearby villages cheered the commander and witnessed the U S troops in formation. The tour also included headquarters with the Second Cavalry under General Hines near Württenberg.
Former Emperor William completed sawing his thousandth tree since seeking refuge at Count von Bentinke's castle near Amerongen. The logs from the milestone were marked in red with W 2 and presented to the Bentinck family and supporters. Experts estimate wages at about 320 marks for the period, or roughly 50 cents per three hour working day.
Washington reports a sweeping War Department reorganization of the air service dated March 13 labeled general memorandum 81. Major changes shift Mitchell under lower ranks, prompt confusion about army regulations, and raise fears of a destabilizing overhaul amid calls for clarification and stability in a pivotal military branch. The memo lists executive staff and several chiefs at air service offices, including Robins, Hall, Muster, Downey, Brereton, Hartney, Culver, Chandler, Lincoln, Andrews, Truby, among others.
Paris March 17 The supreme war council met from 2 to 7 30 pm and discussed military naval and aerial terms to be imposed on Germany The meeting ended with an exchange of views on the Polish situation as described by the Interallied commission The next meeting will be held Wednesday at 3 pm
Swedish reports cited by the State Department say Bolshevik aviators are training in Moscow for a propaganda campaign over England and France. The plan allegedly involves planes dropping papers written in invisible ink to spread Bolshevik messages.
Spartacans and independents clash in Berlin as Noske deploys martial law. Five killed, 241 arrested amid looting. hundreds flee to nearby towns. Calls grow for a nation wide strike to spark a revolutionary dictatorship with renewed Spartacist agitation in Ruhr and Silesia.
Ten thousand filled Liberty Hall in Washington for a mass meeting under United Trial Societies with St Patrick's Day celebrations. Speakers including former Senator Bailey urged support for Ireland and condemned the current league proposals as the crowd greeted calls for Irish independence with loud applause.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Erin's Freedom and a New York St Patrick's Day slogan. It references events, names, and places in a loosely connected manner with unclear details and potential historical context. No coherent story or clear outcomes are detectable from the readable fragments.
Senator Poindexter challenged the League of Nations and the idea of a supreme sacrifice during a George Washington University student gathering. He urged inquiry into the benefits of surrendering national life for a theory, while President Collier introduced him to the audience.
London reports General Count Sixt von Arnim, once commander of the German forces in Flanders, was beaten to death by peasants at a chateau in Bohemia after his soldiers allegedly looted nearby property. The event cited occurred during unrest and follows an earlier confrontation during a wood gathering.
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