Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-20
Ford Peace Party
 is at Christiania
DELEGATES DISPLEASED WITH
 DETENTION AT KIRKWALL
FORMAL MEETING TODAY
Receptions by Christiania Preachers and University and an Unofficial cupied the First Day-Party Will Proceed to Stockholm.

Christiania, Norway. Dec. 19. via London, 2.30 D. m.-'Every nation in the world will soon look upon the American peace pilgrims as taking the initiative in stopping history's worst gar. The landing of the peace ex- petition in Europe will be recorded as one of the most benevolent things the American republic ever did.' said Henry Ford today to The Associated Press on stepping ashore on Norwe- gian soil.
 Arrived at christiania. The steamship Oscar II, carrying the Ford peace expedition arrived at this port on Saturday after a four teen days voyage from New York The delegates expressed much dis pleasure because the vessel was de- 1 layed three days by the British au- thorities at Kirkwall, Scotland. Ntr. Ford said he was confident the expedition would result in getting the men out Of the trenches before the winter was over. He declared he had information from official sources that his peace plan was looked upon approvingly. He added that his mo- tive in coming to Europe was to de- velop to the full an understanding throughout the world by the time ! peace sessions were begun at The 1 Hague, where William Jenning. Bryan. ex-secretary of state, was ex- pected to join the peace party. To Proceed to Stockholm. Mir. Ford explained that the pres | ence of the American party in Nor | way was merely intended to convince ] the Norwegians of the fervent wish oi ! Americans for peace. He expects tC i gather a Norwegian delegation here and then, in about three days. pro. ceed to Stockholm, Sweden. He said | the party would grow as it traveleC | through neutral countries and that | this would convince the belligereut. | that the rest of the world demanded | peace immediately. By the time Co., | penhagen was visited and TI.e Hague
 reached, probably two weeks hence ] MT Ford said, the peace movemen | would have a definite programme. | The members of the Ford part! ! landed at o'clock this morning anC went to various hotels. The weathe | is fine so the travellers will have l good chance to see Norwegian winter | life.
 l After holding meetings while cross | ing the Atlantic and disagreeing owe, ! the question of the American prepar
 edncss policy, the 15O peace advocate | on arriving were anxious to lear1 | what attitude would be adopted to | wards them by Europe
 Formal Meetings to Begin Today. | Receptions by Christiania preacher
 and university professors and an un
 official call made by Albert c. Schme l deman, American minister to Nor | way. occupied the first day of tn
 members of the peace expedition il l Europe Formal meetings will begil 1 Monday.
 l Christiania newspapers publish lon; accounts regarding the Ford expedi l tion, accompanying the stories witt cartoons from foreign newspapers.
 Public Meeting Aboard Shir.
 Just before the Oscar II reache, Christiania the Ford guests held public meeting aboard the ship. Sam | uel Mcclure, of New York, said tha | unless the peace pilgrims compose, ] their differences of opinion regardinj President Wilson's preparedness poll
 cy it would cause disaster to the ex petition. He declared America | preparedness was necessary and wa
 not related to the peace efforts.
 The Rev. Charles r. Aked, pastor O the First Congregational church O
 San Francisco, maintained it was ri
 dicuiOus for Americans to urge peac
 abroad while preparing for war a
 home.
 Finally a resolution declaring tha
 the delegates were unanimous fo
 European peace was adopted