New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-26
Allies Prepared to Con-
time Fight for Peace,
Says Whitney Warren
WILSON'S MOVE
CALLED RIDICULOUS
Robert Bacon, In on the
Touraine, Tells of AM
buIance Work

"There can be no talk of peace nego-
tiations in France without decisive
victory" said Whitney Warren, the
architect, who returned on the Tourainc
yesterday.
at is difficult for me to exress what
a deplorablc condition in France has
been caused by Mr.. Wilson's peace ne
gotiations. Peace without definite and
decisive victory is ridiculous. Any
Frenchman will tell you so. For France
to declare peace now would be to out
rage the highest emotions OF every pat
riotic Frenchman. Peace without VIC
tory stamps any legislative body-a
party to it-as traitors TO their coun-
try. as we'll as betraying the lives OF
their comltrymen already sacrificed
that civilization and progress may con-
tinue.
"Has the blood of our fathers and
brothers been shed in vain? Have they
given their lives for cause that is uh-
worthy because of an impromptu'
patched-up peace? Shall our little ones
be called to the colors in another lew
years time, just because we lack tne
strength at present TO continue 10 tne
end? The end crowned by glorious
victory and lasting peace. Ihese are
some Of the questions propounded 10
the peace proposing American; Inc
French people are united, ana oeleve
that peace is the birthright OF all their
children, and they propose TO safeguard
il with their life's blood.
"The Allies are prepared TO continue
the war for at least two and perhaps
three years longer. The idea that the
war will end this year never enters any
ones head In all the Allied countries.
Preparations are under way Tor anothe,
great offensive; how soon IT WIN
Start no one knows. The camarsd-
eric existing between the English
end French is wonderful, Side by side
thev charge into the thickest OF the
6obt with never thought of safety,
hut only OF the goal 10 be won. The
British support has been splendid
tonic 10 the French. Tommy dies so
brayely.' is the sole comment made by
the French after the charge Is over.
"The Allies are bound to WIN con-
tinued Mr.. Warren. "When the final
terms of peace are signed, the Aliies
will come out on top, and in no uncer-
tain manner can assure you.
Robert Bacon, former Ambassador to
France, also returned on the Touraine,
after four months spent In organizing
the work of the American Ambulance,
of which he is the president.
america awake" was the theme OF
his conversation with reporters COM
ing up the harbor yesterday afternoon.
Il have been in France engaged IN
work for the American Ambulance Hos
pital." he said. "The demands for the
hospital have greatly increased. with
it's auxiliary beds about 1000 patients
are now cared for daily. The work was
never more needed, and never has 1t
been more highly appreciated by the
French nation. The cost OF MAINTAIN
ing the service has increased greatly,
due to the rise in prices Of all neces-
sites, not only in France, but also IN
this country.
"The volunteers who are engaged IN
the service of the American Ambu-
lance in France are Americans who
have won the respect and gratitude OF
the French people by their skill and de-
votion. II is urgently necessary that
the people of this country contribute
to the American Ambulance, in order
that the work may go on. shall be
glad to give any further information
at the headquarters of the American
committee, at ii Wall Street"