The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-11-30

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That President Wilson personally desires sucn oecla-
ration by such council is admittedly the best guarantee
that both will be Forthcoming.
The American executive is at the monent Ia pooi1io
to secure the most friendly consideration OF ms ldeas
lied diplomats state frankly that President Wlson 1y rea
son of Americas peculiar position and vtay vaiuaoe
sources now holds the balance of power among the aeo
leaders. ~ A;oon 10,
cpaton in the inter-aed council will be confined entirely
to military measures 4,+d hut tho
limited Press is in position to that the president will
the right to determine what constitutes military
measures"
The announced military objective of all the allies is the
defeat of German marsm and the shatering OF the Ho
henzoern menace to the peace Of the world vii, = Is
Anything calculated to further that objective WILL II Is
pointed out be classed by America as "a military
Evidence is already Forthcoming that more discomfort
has been caused the ruling class within Germany by VIII
sons appeal June IA to the German people the heads
of the kaiser and his government than by any
single military blow struck during 1917 -
While no big result has yet been recorded from this
political offensive there evidence that the leaven is work
Any Move to Solidify and Unite Allies
Held by War Leaders Military Measure
War leaders regard any calculated to solidfy and
unite the allies to define and concentrate their efforts on
detectives, eliminating private or selfish hopes OF
individual allied belligerents, military measures.
1t has been urged of less necessity that greater
consideration be given to the needs of and advantages OF
fuller cooperation with some of the minor allies
The United Press understands there is good reason to
believe the statesmen the entente powers are in sub
stanta agreement with President Wilson's suggestion OPP
position howver develop certain groups OF IL
nanciers because Wilson's principles may necessltate
whiting down of maximum demands by various countries
Certain Financial Groups Expect to
Get Indemnities From Central Powers
1t is known that certain great international financial
groups prefer still further risks in the hope OF MAX
ing good financially and tertoray at the expense of the
central powers q
America is advantageousy placed to put thru her pro-
gram without inconsistency
With Russia definitely out of active fighting the United
States alone of all the allies in position to furnish the
manpower requisite to continue the war to successful cu
minatiOn.
American regulars are in France, American volunteers
in the army and in the navy and the eective service
army in tranng-not to further individual aims of indi
dua European nations not make possible economic and
commercial leagues against Germany but to uphold the in
aienable rights of American citizens land and
and make the world safe for democracy.
1t is pointed out that if America is to furnish the full
strength and deliver the full blow of which she is capable
the mind of every of her fighting must be made alb
soutey clear as to what he is fighting for.
1t is pointed out that America has not been invaded
and has not been threatened She has been deluged for
three years with German propaganda Pacism Ger
and some merely misguided, has had free reign.
American Commissioners Have Hearty Support
of Men in High Places Among Allies
reconsecraon of the allied cause has been urged by
the American commissioners and in this they have had the
hearty support of of the British emisares who
visited America within the past eight months
l. On every hand Colonel House and the American COM
mission have been given the most cordial reception There
can be little doubt but that among the foremost British and
French leaders the proposal the Americans will receive in
doTSement
Lloyd George in particular has, since their first meet
ing shared the complete confidence of Colonel House. and
While the mperastc views of Lord Northclie are gener-
ally well understood the energetic manner in which he is
fighting for the iner-aied council with all that he must
know will entail suggests that the pubisher-peer regards
the proposal as most necessary wn-thewar measure.