Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-12-20
Automobile Manufacturer Feels
Sure History viii Give Him
Credit for Initiating End of
War;
REAL WORK TO BEGIN
WHEN BRYAN ARRIVES
S. S, Mcclure and Dr. Aked
Compromise Their Differ
enCeS Regarding President S
Defense Policy

tav soEStNe IoURNAt ssFciAL tEAsGo WiHEl
Chrstiania, Norway. Dee 10 lvia
London, 2:5O p. mD-"Every nation
i'm the world Will soon look upon the
American peace pilgrims as taking the
mitatilc in stopping history's worst
war The landing of the peace eXpe-
dition in Europe viii be- recorded as
one OF the most benevolent things the
American republic ever did" said
Henry Ford today to the Associated
Press representative ON stepping
ashore on Norwegian soil.
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-
layed three days by the British au-
thorities at Kirkwau, Scotland.
Confident OF Success.
Mr.. 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 APP
proyinglv lie added that his motive
I'm coming TO Europe was TO develop
TO the full an understandings through
out the world by the time peace ses
sions were begun at The Hague, where
william Jennings Bryan, cX-secretary
Of state, was expected 10 Join the
peace party.
Party viii Grow as Il Travels.
Mir. Ford explained the presence of
the American party in Norway was
merely 70 convince the NorWegians OF
tho fcrvcnt wish of Americans for
peace. he expects TO gather Nor
wegian delegation here. and then, in
about three days, proceed To stock
holm. Sweden. He said the party
would grow as it Travelled through
central neutral countries and this
would convince the beligeronts that
the rest Of the world demanded peace
Immediately BY the time Copenha-
gen was visited and The Hague reach
cd probably two weeks hence. Mr.
Ford said, the peace movement would
have a definite program.
Weather Is Fine.
The members of the Ford party
landed at S O'clock this morning and
went 10 various hotels The weather
Is fine so the travellers will have q
good chance TO sco Norwegian winter
life
After holding meetings while cross
ing the Atlantic and disagrecing over
the question of the American prepar-
cdness policy, the 15o peace advocates
ou arriving were anxious to learn
what attitude would be adopted to-
ward them by Europe.
Receptions by Christiania preachers
and university professors and an un-
official call made by Albert g.
Schmedeman, American minister to
Norway. attended the first day Of the
members Of the peace expedition in
Europe. Formal meetings Will begin
Monday.
Differences Compromised.
Christiania newspapers publish long
accounts regarding the Ford eXpedi-
tion accompanying the stories with
cartoons from foreign newspapers.
Just before the oscar IL reached
Christana. the Ford guests held a
public meeting aboard the ship. Sam
ucl Mcclure, of New York said that
unless the peace pilgrims composed
their differences regarding president
Wilson's preparedness policy, it would
cause disaster to the expedition. He
declared American preparedness was
necessary and was not related to the
peace efforts
The Rev Charles r. Akol, pastor Of
the First congregational church Of
san Francisco. maintained it was RI
diculous for Americans 70 urge peace
abroad while preparing for war at
home.
Finally resolution declaring that
the delegates were unanimous for I'M
mediate peace was adopted.