The Washington herald., 1918-11-30

the United States peace delegation:
President Wilson, Secretary Of State
Robert Lansing, Col z. N. House.
Henry White. former American Am
bassador TO France; Gen. Tssker II.
Bliss
1t was announced that II had been
impossible to give out the names Of
those composing the delegation soon
er because of the uncertainty exist
ing as TO the number Of delegates to
represent the United States.
Little Surprise shown.
The personnel Of the delegation
caused little surprise here. although
no one thought that Gen. Bliss would
be named. The place he is accorded
was generally thought to have been
given to Secretary Houston Of the
Department of Agriculture.
The fact that the President heads
/ the delegation raises many points
which up to this time have been
hinted at rather than discussed
openly. One Of the main questions
arising is whether he plans to stay
in Europe throughout the confer
ence. 1t will be possible for him to
retire from the congress at any time
hand it is possible THAI the allied
chiefs and President Wilson have so
well formulated the program Of the
forthcoming conference that they
hope il can reach all conclusions
within a few weeks, and by the use
of caucuses bring about a quick
peace, and at the same time avoid
disputes which might arise in a pro-
! tracted congress.
The naming of Henry White, for
mer Ambassador to France, instead
of Elihu Root as the Republican
member Of the delegation caused
some comment although during the
past week observers of the situa-
tion here have been agreed thst MT.
Whit would probably be given tne
post.
Equal Representation.
It is generally accepted that Great
Britain, France, Italy, Belgium and
Japan also will send five delegates.
Japan's delegation already is en-
route to France. and her five rep
resentatives will be selected from the
personnel of the party
No official statement as to the rep-
resentation TO be allowed the lesser
belligerents was obtainable. 1t is con-
sidered as likely that most Of these
will be represented by their diplo-
matte envoys in Paris.
Comment was made here last night
on the fact that in selecting the per
sonne Of the delegation the Presi-
dent disregarded the United States
Senate and organized labor. The re-
quest of suffrage leaders for the ap-
pointment of a woman as a delegate
also went unheeded.
While criticism OF the President for
failing to name a Senator probably
will be made by some members OF
that body, Democratic supporters Of
the Administration are ready to rise
in his defense.
Organized labor is expected TO eX-
press vigorous protest against the
lack Of a labor man in the delega-
ton Samuel GompeTs, president OF
the American Federation Of Labor
/. had been informally agreed upon and
suggested as labor's delegate. and il
was confidently expected in labor cir
Cles that he would be appointed
, Great disappointment among the labor
. element is certain.
How They stack Up.-
Here are brief sketches of our peace
, ambassadors:
Col. Edward MandeII House. wht
has been a confidential adviser OF
| President wilson almost from the DAY
the President took office. was borr
, about sixty years ago. at Houston
Texas. His father and mother were
! born in England. His father owned
: large tracts of Texas land and the
son was educated at Hopkins Gram.
|. mar School at New Haven. Conn. ant
: at Cornell University. from which h,
was graduated in 1881. He was mar
ried in the came year and since thai
time has been active in business af'
fairs in Texas.
As young man he became inter
ested in politics and directed success
fully the campaigns OF many TeXa!
governors. He was never candidate
for office. his only public service be
ing upon the stan of one of the gov
ernors of his State. the position carry
ing the title OF colonel. He is a direC'
tor of the Equitable Trust Company
of New York. His clubs are the Brook
Cornell. Alpha Delta Phi, New York
Automobile Of America and the Ma
tionaI Democratic of New York. Hi
home is in Austin, Texas.
Following the nomination Of Mr.
Wilson for the Presidency at Bal
timore in 1872, Col House aided il
outlining the campaign, particular!
: as to the plan OF campaign in South
, ern and Western States. His sound
: ness Of judgment and ability to fore
4 cast the trend OF events led Pres
> ident Wilson &c call upon him il
council more and more frequently a
a the great war tended toward the en-
q | gulfing of America. Col. House visit
$ ed Europe as the representative Of tn
: President before this country sntere
r the war and since that time has bee,
| active in learning in Europe. at firs
: hand. facts essential to the consid
q Grafton by american statesmen =
h the world problems. He was sen
. abroad on the eve Of the signing q
the armistice and has directed tn
/. preparation for the reception an
!. housing of the peace delegation.
Secretary Robert lansing.
4 Secretary of State Robert Lansin