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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1919
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text reports on wartime diplomacy and doctrine. Mentions Monroe Doctrine amendments and alleged treaties tied to a meeting at Versailles. Scattered lines reference pacific and religious freedom themes and debt repudiation debates amid war costs.
Police dispersed a March demonstration where Debs supporters clashed with officers. Seven dozen protesters were arrested after windows and doors were broken. A substitute speaker was chased as the crowd booed and shouted. Debs leadership announced a Terre Haute home base as the rally wrapped.
Mexico's Amado Aguirre says Japanese corporations received concessions to exploit Lower California lands under Mexican law. The State Department notes no official advice and declines comment while awaiting word from the Los Angeles based Mexican Land Company and possible U.S. embassy inquiries. Henry P. Fletcher, ambassador to Mexico, remains in Washington awaiting developments.
Cleveland March 2. A Cleveland Socialist meeting declared Our whole plan is revolution and endorsed aligning with Bolsheviks and Spartacans. C E Rutherfordberg, former Socialist candidate for mayor, led the session which adopted a platform to purge the right wing and urged a future international convention to guide the Communist party of Russia and the Communist Labor party of Germany.
The commander of the allied troops announced Fiume, Austria’s major Adriatic port, was in a state of siege per the South Sav press bureau. The wartime note places strategic emphasis on control of the harbor and surrounding territory amid mounting tensions.
President Taft outlines a plan asserting that the League’s authority will curb global conflict. He cites four great steps to promote peace, rejects opponents he calls “Out and Outers,” and forecasts ratification following four clarifying amendments.
In a William Howard Taft authored piece for the New York Globe, he discusses cross-country newspaper coordination urging a plebiscite on the League of Nations. He notes the referendum showed broad support for the league and argues amendments could win Senate approval while stressing the need to avoid party divisions in ratification efforts.
A sprawling report details a vast campaign to mobilize 34,000 volunteer speakers in support of a League Plan. It outlines speakers drawn from wartime service, including lecturers and rural advocates, to argue for public backing and stress patriotic duty.
Voctum Westphalia authorities report widespread calls for a six hour workday as coal shortages bite. Germany’s labor minister notes hundreds of thousands idle due to lack of coal while industry stalls. officials warn wage costs may rise and food prices could increase if production falls further.
Gerl Undey reports that in March 28 elections the independent socialist bloc won nine seats to five for the majority socialists and two for the Democrat as the Gerlin workmen and soldiers council plans immediate steps to release George Lederbour, former social democrat leader, who was seized during the Spartacist uprising.
France demands defense rights and a ready military force while Britain insists on sea supremacy and trade concessions. Italy stresses self preservation through adequate armed strength as disputes over port rights and neutral status strain the proposed world league.
German press signals strong enthusiasm for a league of nations while diplomats warn the otherwise fragile support undermines unity. Observers note Berlin hopes to leverage any league talks to disrupt foes and pressure opponents, with public promises judged as insufficient.
Congressmen express confidence that President Wilson will resolve tensions surrounding Paris issues. Attendees discuss diplomacy plans and potential actions to ease conflicts, with emphasis on securing progress in ongoing negotiations and backing from legislators.
The report surveys debates on enforced arbitration and armament limits, noting key figures and nations engaging in talks. It highlights European tensions, withdrawal provisions, and calls for amendments to a proposed league covenant. The piece also touches on political maneuvering in the United States and mentions Marie of Roumania departing for Paris.
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