The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-03-29
ALLIES PLEDGE
UNITED ACTION
TO CRUSH FOES
Eight Nations Represented
in Paris Conference
Act in Concert.
PLAN TO TIGHTEN
THE FOOD BLOCKADE

r,Rts. March 2s.-rhe octuple con-
ference Of the Allies which ended its
session here tonight is regarded in au-
thor itative circles the most moinentous
symbol in the history OF the war. 1t is
understood AS proclaiming to the Cen
trnl Powers and their allies that Great
tsitain, France, Russia, Italy. Japan.
Belgium. Serbia and Portugal stand in
an unbroken and u~nbreakable formation
,rainst what they deem to be a menace
TO their well being.
Tho fact that all the Entente Allies
have been represented at q conference
de-. sncd to bring about a scientific
prosecution Of the war by the whole
resources of the Entente may be taken
A. proof tina each of these nations now
feels itself sufficiently organized for war
to pay It's full part In "A covdinated
campaign.
The following resolutions were adopted
to-day
The representatives OF the allied Gov
erulneftts, In conference at Paris, March
q and IS. 1915. affirm the complete
community Of views and solidarity OF
the Allies. They confirm all the meas
ures taken to realize unity of action on
unity Of front.
They understand by that. at the same
time. unity of military action. assured
by the entente concluded between the
general STATS. unity OF economic action,
the organization ,of which the present
conferences has regulated. and unity OF
diplomatic action. whi"n Is guaranteed
hv their mistaken will 10 continue the
struggle to victory for the common
cause.
The allied Governments decide TO put
INTO practice In the economic ona
their solidarity of views and interests.
They charge the economic conference.
which ~ to he held soon at Paris, to
propose for them appropriate measures
for the realization of this solidarity.
with u viw TO strengthen, coordinate
md unity the diplomatic action to be eX-
',His,l 10 prevent the rcNictualing ot
IN, enemy the conference has decided
10 establish AZ Paris a permanent ON
n1te' in which al the Allies will be
represented.
Inc conference has decided First.
to c"l'iuu" the Organization, already
t,clu At London, of IN ~Iternatioual
central bureau Of treignts. second. "a
,ro,..d in common. and with the bri.fest
delay iu seek practical means to appor-
tul cqui,abiy between the allied TIA
tuI- the charges for maritime trans
rortatiou. and check the use in freight
rd'"S
\ description OF the spirit of coopera-
tou which manifested itself al the con-
."ience IL given by the Mdtin.
one If the delegates present said. ac-
coriing - that newspaper. that the con-
.cgrucr differed from many others which
ac h.l seen IN that there was Io dis
pa. uf 'dgcrueSs on the part of each
.~,a.,-.Hil'ivc grOur' to gain advantages
u'I nation At the expense of
, u.,t-
'\ijvr 90 l"W words of welcome from
Premier tr and" the representative is
Glut'd a. etNiug. The discussion opened
a"d 8 hr,,'th 49, high purpose and resolv,
o. u'i q" pas, over the historic as
s'to.N tud To- touch us all deeply. We
.'' . t'r moment that "A work for
.Iutu!l. far greater han any national
aspiration Was incumbent on us and
-I.d"d Ms tr , single end. The image
o. th" .uriUY We must reduce was eve
before our eyes. The absolute necessity
iu' union and sacrifice echoed in every
~'ri There Is, indeed, in this con-
.trrny" an unforgettahle grandeur for
.h"so who have the honor 10 share in its
lh'rttlonS.