Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-26

Washington. May 25.-The British war mission left American soil and weeks Of conferences which have cached into every phase of Americ an life and are expected Vitally to effect the future of th.s country, if not of the world
 Uncertainty Removed.
 Confidence and sympathy horne of personal contact of British and Amer jean officials cannot be measured in words. Uncertainty has been removed, and efficient co-operat ion made resources and needs of the two na- tions. This country knows the al- lies needs in detail and, in the order of their importance. the allies needs importance, the allies know Ameri- ca's resources and the degree of their availability.
 Much that has been tentatively agreed upon cannot finally be put into effect until legislation has been pass ed by congress. The great beneIit of the missions visit, however, has been the decisive advice of men who have actually been in the fire of this war.
 MT Balfour who was in this coun- try longer than any previous foreign secretary had been away from Lon don since the Napoleonic wars, has seen realized his life dream of al closer sympathy between the two great branches of the English speak ing people.
 r They Showed Tact.
 The British showed a tact and consideration of American feeling most gratifying to officials. They were scrupulous on all occasions not to interfere in American affairs. Their constant effort was to describe IEng- lands experience for whatever sug- gestion it mieht give this country
 The immediate dip omatic result ha7 been to icnGthen the Rritiuh view from a near-s!ghted absorption in the immediate war needs to broader consideration of world reconstruction afterwards. Similarly, the American viewpoint has been foreshortened from absorption in the future to the immediate pressing emergency.
 The British came virtually without thought of m early poace. peace terms or the world reconstruction to avoided abroad because Of the great CT urgency of the military opera tions and Of the desire not to allow to throw the allies into discord by diver gent aims Americas interest how ever, quickened thought upon them
 League of Nations.
 President Wilson's plan for a league of nations has been discussed inf'r- mally but not conclusiVelv One mem Der of the mission said all the French and most of the British would leave the trenches tomorrow if they did not think this was the last war. Mir. Bal four, during his six weeks stay, stud fed the proposed world legisia ton and will discuss it with the cabinet on his return.
 Germany's plan for a great middle European empire. embracing Ger Turkey and Mesopotamia in an iron bound, militarized customs union, has been discussed and attention direct to the necessity for complete restora- kfrNr, .1@ DTTw~, 41 gro as a counter to this move.
 No Scheme of Conquest.
 Diplomatic negotiations are under way to assure Russia that no scheme of conquest is contemplated and that all the readjustments, such as a free and independent Bohemia, the return of Rumanians, Serbians and ItaIans line of permanent world peace.
 Members of the British mission ex- press confidence that all will come cut well with Russia and that while greatly crippled her affinity to the allies, both in form of governmtnt in war aims and ir opposition to the German system, will hold her fast to the alliance
 Restoration of Poland.
 The reetora ton of Poland. urged by President Wilson as one of the terms of 2 just peace. also has been dis cussed. The extra 0rdinary difficulties of that medl"y Of uatioDaiities, eX- tending as it does into Austria and Germany. and cutting off East PrIs- sia from the rest Of the empire. ha 8 been shown in ethnogrophicaI maps. and President Wilson has given much thought to the subject
 ireland and Mexico Discussed.
 Ireland and Mexico have been dis cussed also. President Wilson's com ment as to the happy effect solution of the Irish problem would have on public opinion here was reported to London and Is assumed to have had its influence in leading to Premier Lloyd Georges offer of an Irish con ference. The Mexican problem has been shown to be delicate, with the necessity of continuing a friendly he1pfulness.
 Trade Matters.
 The most far-reaching understand ings arrived at have been in trade matters In general. the United States will give the allies preferential treat ment in commerce. Details, however. could not be agreed upon, as congress has not passed the IegislatiOn neces- sary to deal with embargo, trading with the enemy, control of cargo | space and the like.
 4 joint allied building commission is expected to result from the confer ences it regularly in conjunction with bodies In London. They will assure uniform prices for all the allies and distribute supplies scientifically and economically
 The United States will cooperate