New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-23
How Newspapers of Nation
at Large View Wilson'S Plan

Of his plan as TO its desirabilty. even,
from our own standpoint the matter
is open to wide varieties OF opinion
and careful and patriotic discussion.
OMAHA BEE-Whst seems plain IS
that, regardless Of precedent and ira,
dition. the new situation precipitated
bv the world war puts US where we
have no alternative but TO take our
part in the readjustments of world
power balance If we are to protect our
own interests.
"Creditsblc to America"
SEATTLE Observation-Disclosures.
distant though the realization be,
he gives the world something to think
about and spreads a message that Is
creditable TO America
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEM0CRAT.-
President Wilson's address to the SEN
ate was amazing in its suddenncss.
spectacular in its setting, disquieting
in its poteutialities, admirable in IL
purposes. It - either a monumental
, mistake or an act that will I'LL flow
ing page in history.
KANSAS CITY STAR.--In the plan
for a league TO enforce peace, Presi-
dent Wilson undoubtedly has presented
.
that must arouse the sympathetic at
tention Of the world. The
practical obstacles in the way of such
league are so great as to seem in
sUrmountablc.
Chicago Opinion Clashes
CHICAGO HERALD-It Is particular.
~ timely TO admonish those Americans
who oppose the peace league movement
not only that it involves no "entang-
ling alliances" such as Washington
had in mind but that the sort of peace
IL would and could guarantee must b.
rooted in the best traditions of Amer
lea.
CHICAGO TRIBUNE - Considering
the sacrifices being made by the peo-
pies of Europe. We can hardly fail 20
sympathize with the view not infre-
quently expressed abroad that the
terms of whatever peace is arrived at
are a matter strictly for those who have
paid the price. Mr.. Wilson's proposals,
however well they square with Ameri-
can theories and convictions. call for a
good deal OF consideration. We
build Utopias easily in our blessed
land.
CLEVELAND PLAIN DEALER
President Wilson has already exerted
great influence promotive of peace.
His strongest cards he played before
the Senate. A Monroe Doctrine" en-
bracing the earth. league of peace
including every important nation in
the world, is no idle dream
SALT LAKE TRIBUNE Presi-
dents address takes rank with the
Emancipation Proclamation of Lincoln.
ST. PAUL PIONEER PRESS-The
first impression is that it predicates
troubles without promise. that it pro-
poses "A programme which will startle
without convincing the American peo-
pie.
BALTIMORE AMERICANA Will
son has employed "A world peace plan
as guise for setting forth the condi-
ticns Tor peace that might honorably be
entertained by all. Some will regard
this paper as pro-Ally. others as pro
German. but, IN fact, IL Is pro-Ameri-
can, and this means pro-humanitarian
INSPIRED by Lofty Idealism"
PHILADELPHIA PUBLIC LEDGER
President Wilson's address was in
spired by lofty idealism and voiced the
aspirations OF the whole world for a
lasting peace founded on justice and
liberty It's results will be is justfica-
tion or It's condemnation.
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER - The
President has imagined 2 picture which
all Of us would love 20 see painted upon
the canvas of the world. But we fear
that the war will go on. nevertheless,
a. least until IL is proved that neither
side can win a pronounced victory.
RICHMOND TIMES DISPATCH -
President Wilson in his address 20 the