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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1919
Page
8
The article records Wilson stating he would be glad not to seek the presidency at this time. He cites the heavy burden of office and the anxiety of obligation as factors shaping his view.
Coblenz May 26 Gen Fayolle and Lieut Gen Liggett conferred on emergency allied plans if Germany refuses peace terms. American troops in the Rhine bridgehead show increased activity as doughboys prepare for action possibly toward Berlin or home, signaling a tense phase in postwar arrangements.
Secretary of State Lansing informs Frank P. Walsh and Irish delegates that the U S cannot make further representations for passports for Sinn Fein leaders to present their cause at the peace conference. Walsh replies that no authorized representatives sought friendly relations with the British representatives.
Paris reports the council of four affirmed the supreme economic council decision to maintain the blockade of Hungary until a government reflecting free popular will is formed. A Paris dispatch had incorrectly said the blockade applied to Germany.
Modification of the war department policy on parades for returning troops aims to avoid delays in troop train departures to debarkation ports. The announcement notes that some circumstances will require troop trains not to stop in cities en route to demobilization camps.
A Duesseldorf dispatch reports about 50 000 voters in Aix-la-Chapelle and nearby areas signing a petition for a free West German state separate from the rest of Germany. The drive seeks to establish a distinct political unit within postwar territory.
A Paris peace conference decision will include protections against religious discrimination in new states formed after World War I. President Wilson reassures Rabbi Stephen Wise that such safeguards will be embodied in the arrangements for the new states, responding to concerns about Jewish communities in Poland and eastern Europe.
Paris dispatchs report that war terms for Austria will be shown Friday with only military naval and reparation clauses noted delays. The reparations section causes the main hold up as drafts lag. It is likely former Austro Hungarian lands will be exempt from paying their share and may assume public property without compensation.
Archbishop Dowling was invested with the pallium in St Paul with Archbishop Keane of Dubuque presiding. Twenty bishops and twenty priests joined two archbishops in the cathedral procession. The installation occurred several weeks after the pallium arrived.
A Mexican plant near Mexico City now produces one complete airplane weekly with engines built in the same facility. The 86 horsepower Aztatl engine is described as cheap and serviceable. Plans include aircraft bombs and bombing planes.
The liaison office says the Ar Shan commander’s request for a British political agent at Khyber to grant an armistice is only a delay tactic.
Thousands of discharged soldiers and sailors armed with stones marched toward the house of commons. Police blocked the way, scattering the crowd, which reassembled and moved toward Buckingham Palace before breaking up. Demonstrations followed a London meeting in Hyde Park demanding work and a living wage. Similar protests occurred nationwide.
Arthur Henderson leader of the British Labor party sails to the United States for a tour under the American Labor party. Edward I. Hannah president of the Central Federated Union expects Henderson to comment on the American Labor party entering politics, suggesting the party will likely engage in political activity.
Republican senators in open conference upheld committee selections while Borah led a motion to replace Penrose as finance chair. Voted down 24 to 8 with Cummins and Kenyon against. Kellogg and Norris absent. Borah warned of party split if finance plan stands unmodified. Kenyon supported Borah in terse remarks.
Dr. Karl Renner head of the Austrian peace delegation sent a courteous protest to the peace conference over delays in delivering the treaty terms to Austria. The Austrian group may receive part of the treaty for its consideration this week.
Maniagua Nicaragua Monday May 26 the Nic aragua frontier guard chief announced arms munitions or recruits would be allowed to reach Costa Rican revolutionists from Nicaragua. The move is seen as jeopardizing the rebellion and its timeline.
A plan by Assistant Secretary Roosevelt would enroll college freshmen in a four year naval reserve course integrated with regular study. Cadets spend summers aboard ships or abroad for exposure to foreign navies, with post graduate work at the Naval Academy and government funding for training and pay.
Chicago on May 27 hosts Prairie Dog Day as the 33rd Division of the American Expeditionary Forces returns home. Gov James Jowden and Maj Gen Leonard A Whod attend separate receptions with Illinois officials and Chicago leaders. The last special train arrived after 9 p.m. amid citywide ceremonies honoring the soldiers.
Harry G Hawker and Lieut. Commander MacKenzie Grieve were picked up by the Danish ship Mary after an Atlantic crossing attempt ended near the British Isles. The pair were rescued after engine trouble and cooling system failures forced them to descend, later reaching the Mary in calm seas.
Police and soldiers guard the Willys Overland and Electric Autolite plants in Toledo as about 2000 workers return to jobs after a two week shutdown over labor trouble. Union leaders say 250 Autolite returnees were mostly women.
Chicago May 27. Democratic leaders gather for a two day session to gauge public sentiment on the league of nations. Chairman Homer B Cummings and others arrive as talks on party finances organization proceed. The meeting will conclude with a closing banquet featuring A Mitchell Palmer and Mrs George Bass of Illinois.
Des Moines outfielder is ordered to capital as part of an ongoing roster shuffle. Maj. Gen. William G. Haan, recently in command at Camp Custer, is reassigned to Washington to direct war plans for the department.
A Victoria report says the Winnipeg labor action expands to Calgary and Edmonton and may sweep into British Columbia. Vancouver fears militia deployment if government troops are called. Edmonton and Calgary show partial or low turnout with postal disruption in Calgary delaying funds to soldiers’ kin.
Secretary Daniels testified before the House naval affairs committee that authorizing more capital ships beyond the 1916 program would be inadvisable. He urged avoiding approval of the 110 battleships and 10 scout cruisers proposed by the Navy Department to support the covenant of the League of Nations. He outlined the navy needs for the next fiscal year as hearings began. Chairman Butler said hearings would finish in two weeks.
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