New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-30

act promptly when the right time has
come. His vision Of the future is OF
the utmost importance, and his sug-
gestions outline plan which, if only
partly carried out. would be a land
mark in the progress of humanity.
Unquestionsbly the United States must
take an active part in the move for
peace"
Not a Programme, but a Creed.
Philip Morrell. OF Lancashire mill
ing district, said: "The object OF
President Wilson's speech, "a he tells
US, was not TO discuss a programme, but
TO avow a creed. With the main prin-
ciples OF his creed every civilized man
must at least agree. May the United
States prosper in its efforts TO secure
its speedy fulflment."
T. Richardson, a labor representa-
tive. said: The speech will receive
careful consideration in this country as
well as others. 1t is a good step in the
right direction. There is more desire
for peace in Europe, probably, than
America knows"
Arthur Ponsonby said: From the
commencement of the war | have re-
garded President Wilson a. the one
man who might. when opportunity Of
feIed. lead the nations of Europe back
TO sanity. His great sagacity and tact
fit the President for the role OF media
tor, and his recent speech leads M TO
suppose the opportunity for his inter-
vention may not be far distant"
Philip Snowden, from the milling
town of Blackburn, said: THE only
fault OF the speech is that il does not
60 quite far enough, but it essentially
reflects what we said on a thousand
platforms in the last year regarding
the necessary conditions for effecting a
permanent peace. ] wish the speech
particularzed more, but it is salts
factory to us, and also hopeful, in so
far as it shows the Presidents aligned
with intelligent, well informed thought
in this country. Furthermore, he
seems TO convey a hint that he may
soon be ready to take the initiative in
active steps toward peace. 1t is one Of
many straws pointing to peace, which
the general mind of the people here
expects to arrive quicker than the
rulers expect. If the war is not over
before autumn ! believe the people of
all the belligerent nations will recoil
Mortified from the thought Of another
year Of war"
R. l.. Cultivate. from the pottery
districts Of Hanley, said: 81 believe
this is the present position regarding
any move toward peace by President
Wilson: The public mind Is concen-
trated on the terrible conflict at Yer
dun and the heroic resistance Of
France There is fear that the
French people may interpret peace talk
in England as evidence that the British
in their security do not realize the
fearfulness OF the conflict in which
they are engaged. it might even be
misrepresented by the enemy as show
ing a lack Of desire 10 aid. Conse-
quently, the inclination OF those desir-
Gus Of seeing some endeavor made 10
cause peace in the world will be TO say:
Go on, but don't ask US 10 do anything
AT this moment But great change
is taking place among the people as
the longing for the horror to end
spreads, and many who would refuse
TO be associated in action by the Presi-
dent for the foregoing reasons and ma
tional pride will secretly hope for the
success Of any effort he may make as a
step 10 get the nations talking peace
and the first step toward securing It..
The speech Of President Wilson will
have that benefcent result. Though
politicians and journalists may scot, II
won't be so with the masses"