Evening star., 1917-04-27

Meanwhile officials Of this government
were put in possession of broad out
line of the part Frence desires to take
in the world conflict, and before tomor-
row night. it is hoped. representatives
of all three nations will have obtained
understandings of the vital subjects
under consideration.
Next week the mission members will
split up for joint conferences of repre-
sentatives Of the three nations on the
subjects which members are especially
qualified to discuss.
Rene Viviani. vice premier OF France
visited the Supreme Court TO-DAY. nc
first went to the office Of Chief Justice
White, where he was introduced 10 tne
other justices Later he entered the
courtroom, where he and Chief Justice
White took seats in the section reserved
for members of the bar. He remained
there about five minutes.
Rear Admiral Sir Dudley De Chair and
Admiral Chocheprat have conferred.
and from now on they will be in joint
conference with Secretary OF the Navy
Daniels and naval officers.
Upon his return from New York.
Lieut.. Gen. Bridges will zee Marsnal
Joffre, and following this meeting the
conferences with Secretary Baker and
army officers will begin.
Confers With Admiral Benson.
Admiral Chocheprat conferred with
Admiral Benson. chief Of operations OF
the Navy Department. Later officials
of the Army War College were to re-
ceive visit from Marshal Joffre and
the members of his staff. while Ad-
miral Chocheprat visits the Washing
ton navy yard. Tonight the entire
ey.v he IN or
Ambassador Jusserand, at the French
embassy. French and American tech
nical experts were in independent con-
ferences today.
interested in politics are endeaVor1ng
during all the conferences and talks
with American officials to obtain ade-
ouate understanding of the viewpoint OF
the United States on variety OF SUB
jects for the confidential information
OF their government.
It is regarded as probable that unless
unforeseen developments arise the mis-
sion may have concluded its business
with the United states government be-
fore the middle of next week. Plans
may then be definitely smade for its
members to visit historic points. in
Guiding Valley Forge and several cities,
including Philadelphia, New York, Bos-
ton and Chicago.
Talk of Part O. S. Will Take.
The British war commissioners had
before them today discussion with
American officials of details of the i'm
mense program of the United States
participation in the war
Ships increasingly appear as the
great necessity in the war. 1t is evil
dent that the German. submarine cam
paign has created 4 critical situation
on France and Italy, and also England
which acts as the relay and supply
point for her allies.
The Italian coal situation, for in
stance. has been explained as especially
critical. as that country, entirely de-
pendent on outside supply, is not able
to import half her present needs for
iuunition manufacture.
Report Of Minister Balfour.
In respect to the report sent by Mr.
Balfour 10 England it was stated tina,
lfr. Balfour is eager TO make the whole
situation matter of popular knowl-
edge and interest in both countries ant
10 lay. not only before the two gov.
ernments. but before the two people.
through the press, all possible details
except. Of course. military and nava.
Information.
Rear Admiral Sir Dudley Z. S. d.
Chair was today presented by Secre-
tary Daniels at the Navy Department,
TO the heads OF all the various bureaus
for an intimate discussion with the
specialists on each line as to subma.
rines, patrol. blockade, construction
and kindred subjects. This Is the be-
ginning of the detailed conferences OF
experts which will work out the actua
lines of cooperation under genera
principles
Formal conferences OF the heads OF
the commission frora which major an.
,ouncements will be issued are not nov
expected. There will be constant in
formal conferences of individual: |:
charged with the various aspects of th'
situation. at which no definite decisions
may be reached at the moment. Every
now and then. however. these confer
ences will result in an agreement
which. when approved. will be made
one of the grSatest difficulties per
haps has already been overcom,
through agreements which have deter
mined the order of precedence of variou.
questions
Works Out Complete Statement.
Mr.. Balfour has worked out com
plete statement of allied needs in sucl
a way as to give the American officials
the iuforma tion as to how most eff
GENTLY to assemble American resources
Lord Cunliffe. governor of the Banl
of England. went to New York toda,
to confer with various bankers. TIL,
change in status of this country from
n neutral loaning money and financing
sales through private institutions [.