New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-26
WILSON TELLS
TRUCE PLANS
He Will Intervene for
Peace Only When
All Agree.
fFrom The Tribune Bureau. J

Washington, May 25.-President Will
son to-day made known the conditions
on which he would consent TO inter-
vene as a mediator among the bellig-
erent nations of Europe. He told
callers at the White House that such
Intervention by any neutral could
come only after the nations at war
were ready to agree that the interests
Of all were to be consered-in other
words. that neither side was TO gain a
conclusive victory.
The President did not disclose any
definite plan OF action nor authorize
formal statement of his attitude.
His callers gained an impression, how
ever, that the President would enter
tain suggestions that he extend his
good Offices to the belligerents to
bring about peace only when the con-
ditions he outlined were likely of full
flment.
Mr.. Wilson's remarks we're construed
as probably forecasting what ne would
say here Saturday, addressing the
League TO Enforce Peace. The i'm
pression has been obtained in official
circles that his remarks at that time
would have an important bearing on
the recent peace discussions in Berlin
and London.
No Immediate Move in Prospect.
Mr.. Wilson told his callers that
there we're many elements in the situa-
ton in Europe, all Of which must be
taken into account in consideration
Of peace proposals While ne is eager
to see the conflict ended as soon as
possible. the White House visitors
were able to gather no impression
that move By the United States to
bring it about is IN immediate pros
pect. at least.
The publication of these views-the
first definite declaration from the
President attracted immediate atten-
ton in the embassies and legations OF
the warring powers. In Ieutonlc
Quarters they are regarded as present
inc 4 fair and reasonable basis for be
ginning negotiations. Among frlends
of the Allies a contrary view is held.
"Presidcrt Wilson virtually an
nounces that unless the Allies are sat
isted with a draw there can be no
neaca" the Tribune was told. AT
tompts TO mediate on that basis would
he futile. The Allies want peace as
much as Germany docs, but they do
not want an inconclusive peace on any
terms. Thinking people IN the United
States must feel the same way.
The German view IS that recently
outlined By the German Chancellor
that peace should be concluded on
basis of physical facts. These facts
are that Germany holds large areas be
longing 70 the Allies in Europe, while
England. France and Japan hold GER
man colonies in all parts OF the word.
The Presidents declaration that the
interests of all the belligerents should
be conserved is thought by the Ger
mans 20 indicate his belief that the ma
tions OF Europe should assemble around
a map and cancel these holdings against
each other, with allowances TO Ger
many for the excess value OF the terrl-
tory held by her armies.
Peace to Figure in Campaign.
Tn. immediate response in German
quarters to all the Presidents peace
,itterances is taken as an indication
that the Presidents campaign for peace
will win him the political support OF
many German-Americans and pacltsts.
Germans here believe that many
Americans OF all parties are anxious 70
see the end OF the war, and that il the
President persists In efforts to bring
peace he will gain many votes.
So far as is known, the President has
no intention Of actually offering MS
services until requested 70 do so by
one of the belligerents. That has been
his attitude since the beginning OF the
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