The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-12-31
'CLEMENCEAU BACKS
BRITISH SEA VIEWS
Tells Chamber Wilson Assured
Him U. s. Plan Would
Satisfy Him.
APART ON SOME THINGS
Favors Old Balance Of Power
System-Deputies Support
Him, $50 to 1874.

PARIS, Dec. s0.-This has been the
most active days discussion in peace
circles since the American delegation
arrived, as the declaration of Premier
lCiemenceau and Foreign Minister Pichon
in the Chamber of Deputies last night
gave a railyins point in the form of the
first Official announcement Of the plans
of the French Government.
| The statements disclosed that France
had determined upon its line of action
on practically all the questions involved.
including a society OF nations. on which
NJ. Pichon said the details were now
being Formulated.
| In Accord with Britain.
| Premier Ciemenceau's statement on
| the freedom OF the seas was the first an
nouncement from high authoritative
source. This was accepted as showing
that the British and French viewpoints
were in accord.
NJ Clemenceau's reference to his talks
! with President Wilson indicated thata
they had tended to bring out the signifl-
canoe of the French Premiers previous
Iconversa lions with the British Prime
Minister regarding the action Of the
British fleet during the war, without
which he admitted France could not
have continued the war. as we'll as his
| fay orable attitude toward the future
British feet.
The sentiment prevails in conference
! circles hero that the American atti-
| tude will not become DEFINITE until fur
Their knowledge Is obtained concerning
tho eIsations among President VIII
con, Premier Clemenceau and Premier
Lloyd George.
AZ. Ciemenceau's overwhelming major
| ity on the vote Of confidence in the
Chamber Of Deputies makes him COM
! ma nding figure in France similar to
that Of Lloyd George as a result OF the
! British elections. II is expected that
the names OF the French peace dele
gates will soon be announced as a re-
suit OF the strong support given to the
Cabinet.
CIemenceau Wins, $50 to 1874.
After explaining the peace situation.
particularly with reference to the stand
, France intended to maintain. Premier
Clemenceau suggested TO the Chamber
| of Deputies last night that Il II intended
to dispense with his leadership now
was the time to do It. The Deputies
! thereupon gave him a vote OF confidence.
$50 to 1874, only the Socialists dissent
ing
The Premier explained that it was his
! intention to support Great Britain IN the
peace negotiations on the freedom Of the
seas question, and added that President
Wilson approved his attitude in that re-
gard.
Premier Clemenceau said his CONVEX
sations with President Wilson had been
profitable. although" he added, IT
should not be telling the truth II l said
] had always been in agreement with
him on all points
In summing UP his argument for fun
confidence and the exercise of patience
| by the Chamber, the Premier declared
! There will be claims to be set forth
and others which will have to be giver
up. II I mounted the rossrun TO elab-
| crate the subject / would be the worst
| Premier in Europe. That does not mean
We are not working hard to prepare
| line OF action for the peace congress"
| The Premier earlier had expressed be-
| lief in the efficiency OF the old system
OF alliances. called the balance or
! power" but indicated he was not opposed
| 10 league of nations. Such a league,
he said. might be organized at about the
! time the treaty OF peace was completed.
! NJ Renaudel, Socialist. brought about
| this statement by expressing his regret
| that the Allies had decided not TO or
ganize the league until after peace had
been declared.
Nothing OF the sort" was the an
| swer OF ". Clemenceau.
Replying to charges made by Albert
| Thomas, Socialist leader. that he had
kept the Chamber without information.
| Premier Clemcnceau said:
THE question Of peace is tremen-
| dous problem. 1t is one of the most difti-
cult questions ever submitted to the ma
ton nj any time. In few days con-
| ference OF delegates will meet in Parts
which will settle the fate OF nations in all
parts Of the world.
The Balance of Power.
| People say, Premier Lloyd George