10 Jul 1919
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1919
Page
1
President Wilson addressed the Senate stressing that the treaty requires the League of Nations to be meaningful. He warned that rejection would wound global morale and that America’s role as a world power, ally, and moral leader hinges on joining the League.
President Wilson told the senate the United States must accept the moral leadership offered by joining the League of Nations and ratifying the peace treaty. He warned rejecting the league would reject world confidence and leave the treaty as a mere scrap of paper.
Washington July 10 President Wilson has no immediate plan to declare demobilization complete or lift wartime prohibition. He is believed to weigh peace treaty ratification pace by other nations and the need to maintain military forces to enforce the treaty.
Washington citizens urged to attend Friday morning meeting at city hall to discuss freight rates. Five members of the state Chamber of Commerce will arrive Friday afternoon to lead the session.
French liaison Col Henry was informed by Von Leisner that Germany has ratified the peace treaty. The Superior Economic Council meeting was to consider lifting the blockade this afternoon. Von Leisner also announced the German reparations commission would begin proceedings and dispersals were expected tomorrow.
The United States will participate in peace treaties with Turkey and Bulgaria though at war, and the League of Nations covenant may bind treaties. Ratification by Germany could lift its blockade, as President Wilson stresses rapid resumption of trade and a two thirds Senate vote for ratification.
Washington July 10 crowds gathered outside the Capitol as President Wilson prepared to urge the League of Nations. Security was tight with access limited to credentialed visitors and many spectators braving rain while officials reviewed appointments and anti crowds filled corridors and galleries.
Report notes American delegates in Paris negotiating peace pacts with other nations. The American portion of the Austrian treaty had been informally agreed before the president departed Paris, indicating progress in the diplomatic process.
After President Wilson’s test, Senator Borah introduced a resolution asking the president to send to the senate a letter of protest attributed to General Bliss for himself and Secretary Lansing and Henry White of the peace commission. The resolution seeks any memorandum showing Japan’s attempt to coerce China delegates in Shan Tung.
The steamer Grampian, with eight hundred Montreal to Liverpool passengers aboard, collided with an iceberg off the Newfoundland coast. It entered St Johns for repairs after a hull breach about 36 feet above the waterline. Two stewards are missing and feared dead. Officers report no proof of further danger.
The British airship R-34 left Mineola at midnight and was about 300 miles out at 7:10 am New York time. Major Scott moved up the departure to avoid a storm, and the craft rose to 800 feet after passing Brooklyn. Earlier a weather bulletin urged haste, and the ship sent a final message that all on board were OK and bound for England.
Berlin July 7 The situation in Germany is calmer under Defense Minister Gustav Noske and his armed guards. Noske holds Berlin’s fate for now and maintains order amid unrest and calls for government change. The railway strike has declined and transportation is less crippled, though barbed wire remains.
Eleven local men led by Dr Roland M Smiley purchase lots of Mrs Feagans and Mrs Beck at South and East Third to form a corporation and erect a steel four to five story office building with modern features including elevators from basement to roof. The site will host at least twenty suites and first floor business rooms, improving city appearance and property values.
Berlin reports President Presbert signed the peace treaty at 10 o clock and immediately sent the document to Verschillen by courier, as noted by Vorwaerts.
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