Evening journal., 1917-11-15
U. S. IN SUPREME
ALLIED COUEC,L
Wilson Approves Idea OF
Perfect Coordination in
Every War Phase
NATIONS TO COMBINE
ALL THEIR RESOURCES
In,eralllcd war Council Agreement

London Nov. i4-The text Of the
agreement 10 form an Interallied War
Council. made public by Premier Lloyd
George, follows
si7irst-With view to better co-ordi-
nation OF the military action on the
western front. q supreme war council
is created composed Of the Prime Min
isier and member Of the Govern
raeni Of each OF the Great Powers
whose armies are fighting on that front
The extension Of the scope Of the coun-
an 10 other fronts to be reserved Tor
discussion with the other great powers
second-The supreme war council
has for its mission 20 watch over the
general conduct of the war. IL pre-
mares recommendation FOR the consid-
GRAFTON Of the Governments and Keeps
Itself Informed Of their executive ana
reports thereon TO the respective Gov
ernmenis.
Third-The general stan and military
Commands Of the armies of each Power
charged with the conduct OF the mill
tary operations remain responsible 10
their respective Governments.
Fourth-General war plans drawn by
competent military authorities are
submitted TO the Supreme War Council
which. under high authority OF Gov
ernment, insures Its concordance and
submits, II need he, any necessary
changes.
Flfth-Each Power delegates to the
Supreme War Council one permanent
military representative whose exclusive
function is 90 act as technical adviser
TO the council.
Sixih-Mllitary representatives re-
oeive from the Government and the
competent military authorities OF their
country. all proposals, Information and
documents relating TO the conduct OF
the war.
Seventh-The, military representa-
tives watch day by day the situation OF
the forces and the means Of all kinds
Of which the Allies and enemy armies
dispose.
Elghth-The Supreme War Council
meeis normally at Versailles, where the
nsrmanent military representatives, and
stafis are established They may meet
at other places, according to circum-
stances. Meetings Of the Supreme War
Council take place at least once
month
WASHINGTON. Nov. i5.-Presldent
Wilson viii support the plan for
permanent Inter-allled Supreme War
Council to centralize and systematic
future war operations against the Cen
tral Powers. The United States viii
be represented In the council by two
delegates and an Of Americas vast re-
IA -
mon cause of bringing the maximum
military and economic pressure against
the enemy.
IN a general way the Entente Allies
and the United states Will conduct the
Remaining period Of the war with the
same unity Of effort and purpose which
has been followed by the German high
.oommand
The fact that the combined resources
of the champions Of democracy are far
4. superior TO the resources Of the Teutons
argues strongly I'm favor Of a crushing
! decision before the test Of strength Is
#Dver. There Is fun realization how
sver that u may be many months be-
fore the fun weight Of this force suf-
iices 70 undermine the efficiency Of the
German war machine
There Is the keanest interest In dlplo-
matlo circles as 10 how the plan for
the Supreme War Council IS to be
worked out. Secretary OF state Lansing.
Premier painleve, Of France, and Prem
ier Lloyd George, Of Great Britain, an
have explained It IN general terms.
The resignation Of the Palnleve Min
4stry is not regarded here as affecting
ihe plan. as the Premier received a vote
of confidence on his military and diplo-
tnatic policy and only suffered defeat
when he attempted TO choke Off dis
cussion OF public scandals concerning
- Royalist plot and against former
Minister Of the Interior Malvy.
War Council Plan Explained.
Information from member Of the
Presidents Cabinet today msde clear
ihe explanation of Lloyd George. who
said The War Council would not have
Exclusive power.
This means, It was explained, that the
War Council viii map out a general
programme concerning industrial as
ven as military plans and will be IN a
position 10 recommend definite action
~ the respective Governments. But
Deiore these recommendations are
eaoN lor execution they must be re-
e'feo 10 the Governments and IN.
toleeo ny Them Thus the executive
pvWef VIII remain with the Govern
.hehls which will have an opporiuniiv
~ welsh each important move con-
lemplated. ''0'o Von-
From a practical viewpoint the voto
~ the delegates will virtually he do,i-
eive, as before final vote Is taken I'm
any Important matter Il win have boor
ffeferred to the respective Government,
by the delegates.
The central idea OF the plan is touch
cd on by Lloyd George when he saws M
couDcil viii be charged with the dut
OF surveying continuously the neld a
operaiions as a whole In the light q
fnfOrmation derived from an the Go,
ernments and STATS.
Premier Painleve points out that "th
4obiect or the council Is not TO dlree
the details Of military operations bJ
70 define the general war policy an
fhe general plans Of the Allies, ADAPT
ing them to the resources and mean
Of which they dispose so as tn assuf
/ Che strongest result possible"
Secretary Lansing. In his recen
Statement, spoke OF "a more complet
eo-0rdination Of the activities Of Ia,
phases OF the situation. would be con
sidered
Mr. Lansing added that not only
questions pertaining to military and
naval operations. but also the financial,
Commercial, economical and other
other phases Of the situation, would
be considered.
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