Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-18
Treaties Probably Will Not
Be Concluded Until
Early in June.
CONFERENCE TO LEAD
UP TO SESSIONS
Marshal Foch to Lead Allied Armies
in TriumpFol March in Paris at Con.
clusion Of Deliberations - President
Wjlsoo Meets Foch and Makes Plans
For His Visit to American Army OF
Occupation.

newspapers variously place the prob
abba date of the opening of the peace
conference at from Jan. 10 to Jan. 10.
The meeting preliminary to the con-
ference will take place at the ministry
of foreign affairs. with Premier Glenn
enceau presiding. Prior to this i'm
portant conferences. will be held. in
cluding one which president Wilson
will have with David Lloyd George, the
British premier
Most satisfactory reports are re-
ported regarding the conferences Pre-
mier Clemcnceau and Marshal Foch
had with President Wilson.
Wilson Meets Foch.
President Wilson and Marshal Foch
talked for half an ohur last night. The
subjects under discussion were main
" in reference to the armistice be-
tween the allies and Germany. Mr..
Wilson was most favorabiy impressed
as the result of the first extended con-
vcrsation he has had with the marshal,
according to Marcel Hutin, of the Echo
de Paris.
NJ. Hutin states that 1t is most prob
able the treaty of peace will be signed
at Versailles some time about the be-
ginning of June and Marshal Foch
will lead the allied armies under the
arch of triumph in Paris within fifteen
days after peace is declared.
During his talk with Marshal Foch
President Wilson indicated the ground
he desired to cover in his "trip to the
front. ~ ~
Fech's Dress starles Paris.
All Paris was talking today of the
call paid President Wilson by Marshal
Foch yesterday.
The great strategist was expected TO
in full dress uniform and wear
ing his decorations. On the contrary
he appeared in a much worn blue uni
form adorned by none Of his decora- :
tions and wearing an old forage cap.
Marshal Foch told the president that
his visit TO France paid that country
the greatest honor possible. The prcsi-
dent replied that the visit of Marshal
F'och to America would be greater
honor
President Wilson this afternoon
erican peace mission at the Hotel de
Crillion for the g purpose Of meeting
other members of the mission and in
specting the organization already
created.
Up to this moment President Will
son has not expressed himself in favor
of any of the propositions that have
hecn advanccd>as re- ards the creation
of league Of nations.
Wants to Meet Fonek.
Another raw, wet day kept President
Wilson indoors today except for ride
in a closed motor car The only con
ference or his program was one with
Gabriel Hamotaux. formerly French
foreign minister.
The president worked last night after
his return from the reception giver>by
Ambassador and Mrs. Sharpe and slept
late this morning.
The president plans to witness a
theatrical performance here soon!s A
gala night Is planned at the opera.
The president has expressed desire
to meet Lieut.. Rene F'onck. the noted
French ace, and the aviator will 5he
brought to the Murat mansion in the
near future.
Not in Accord With. House.
Much interest attaches to the con-
ference which President Wilson will
have with King Victor Emmanuel
who arrives here tomorrow. The presi-
dent feels the warmest sympathy for
the principles which prompted Italy
to enter the war. The principle X Of
racial or linguistic determination, az