The evening world., 1917-04-20
CAPITAL PREPARED
TO.GREH BRITISH
WAR Commission
Rare Signs of Patriotism Are
Manifested by American
Business Men.
Bv Samuel NJ. Williams.


W0fldD
wAsHINGTON, April 2o-while
ali information concerning travel
movements Of the British Commission
II strictly suppressed by both Ameri-
can and British Governments. In or
der 10 protect them from possible
dangers. there il every indication in
Washington to-day OF their early ar
rival. As soon as tho party reaches
the Capital the ban OF secrecy will DO
raised and as guests OF the United
States they will bo the centre OF
public interest.
Elaborate arrangements for social
entertainment and official attention
have been made. The first few days
OF their stay in Washington will be
busy times for Mr.. Balfour and his
associates. Formal presentations, eN-
change OF courtesies and state dinners
will take up the time while waiting
for arrival OF the French Commis-
sion. Meanwhile preliminarica OF the
important business in hand will be
made. II will be the middle OF next
week before this conference Of great
nations making world history gets
down 20 real work.
II Is IA disappointment TO the Prcsl-
dent that a technical difference be-
tween the Senate and the House OF
Representatives has compelled final
agreement In Congress on The war
bond issue to be postponed until next
week. The Administration hoped 10
have the great loan OF three billions
ready as hospitable greeting to our
| European associates In the war
against Germany. The only question
at Issue relates to deposit OF Govern
mcnt funds IN certain classes OF finan-
c!aI in8titutions outside the Federal
Reserve banking system. This Will
be ironcd out in II few days.
From all parts OF the country offers
o. services OF material assistance TO
the Government are coming to the ma
tons leading men. A wonderful spirit
Of unselfish loyalty is bringing TO
| Washington swarms OF milllonaires.
captains OF industry and master ex-
ecutlves. eager and anxious TO do
something.
Those who have obtained some post
in which they can render service are
happy. and those who have not yot
found opportunity OF contributing arc
complaining.
one OF Callfornla's prominent men
has come to Washington as n volun
| tecr TO relieve Secretary Lane of some
OF his manifold duties In the Interior
Department. A coal magnate from
the Middle West In working In the
Navy Department organizing tho
coal supply for ships.
The best expert on munitions from
J. p. Morgan's office. trained in pur-
chases for the Allies, is serving tho
| National Council OF Denfense II
gathering Americas supplies.
Another man, known az tho king o.
| light and traction interests, Is un,
happy because he cannot find "a plac,
for his great ability.
A remarkable offer by the stand
ard OIL Company has become known
Question having arisen whether tn,
Government could be assured OF ade
auate supply OF oil. an emissar,
called on A. c. Bedford. President o
tho Standard OIL Company OF New
Jersey, to make Inquiries. Mr.. Bed
ford Is quoted as replying;
There are just three condition.
involved. How much. when anC
where does the Government want H.
oil. Let us know that and we will
attend TO the rest"
As to price. the company is under
stood TO have left that to tho Gov
ernment 10 determine.
In times past there has been it'll,
friendly feeling between Wall Stree
banking interests and tho Treasury
A remarkable change in attitude hal
developed during the past weel,
Leading financiers are now cage
and anxious for opportunity to d,
something to help IN successful flo
tation OF tho seven billion bond issu,
and steadying the money markets
Conferences are being held to-day I,
work out practical plans to prepar,
the financial world for the forth.