Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-11-22

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20.--"Free-
dom OF the seas In peace and war
promises TO be the foremost point
of possible International disagree
ment at the peace table.
1t is TO set forth Americas views
on this great question, which once
caused war between the United
States and Great Britain and caused
friction between this nation and
France. that President Wilson is VI
tally interested.
Determination of details of this
principle 10 De enforced under the
great league OF nations. constitutes
his main reason for going TO France
to attend the peace conference, his
friends declared today
The presidents views on the point
have been indicated in his various
speeches and in state documents OF
the war 1t would appear from these
that the presidents position, broad
IN. embodies the following:
I. No discrimination between ma
tions in the matter of shipping ia
cilities or rates; and no trade boy
colts, except as all may be necessary
as disciplinary measures employed
solely by the league of nations.
2 Exact definition of what con-
stitutes contraband goods and re-
duCtion of this list to the minimum.
3. Definite determination OF the
of war, violation of which recognized
rights by German drew this country
and others into the world war.
Wilson Getting Ready
President Wilson is cleaning up
mass of work preliminary to leaving
the country for the peace conference
in France. Making no engagements
whatever except those vitality I'M
portant TO the tasks in hand the
president is devoting himself now to:
His annual message to congress.
which will outline his reconstruc-
ton policies ana disclose ms doIness
tic purposes for the remainder or
his term. e.
Determining upon what war bu-
reaus shall be retained during the
reconstruction and what ones may
soon be disbanded.
Selection Of the Republican men,
Der of Americas peace delegation.
Details of his forthcoming trip 10
Europe, and.
Routing business which must be
cleared up before he goes.
Indefinite Absence
Because the president is uncer-
tain how long he may have TO re-
main in France. he is clearing up
details for an indefinite period ahead.
As for the peace delegation, IL app
pears now that IL Will be composed
of the president, Secretary Lansing,
Secretary Baker. Colonel f. NJ. House
and one neutrality-suspicious. Elihu
Root. Announcement of the person
mel will be made very soon.
Until late last night, the president
discussed with senator's details or
pending legislation and some OF his
ideas on reconstruction. including the
probable labor policy he Will advo-
cate and the need of building up ana
protecting a great American mer-
chant marine.
Der Immediately after delivering
his annual message to congress De-
President Wilson and his party
will go TO Europe on a big transport
according to present plans. The par
ticuiar vessel has not been CHOSEN
vet. Secretary Daniels said today.
The navy will provide battleshlp
and destroyer convoy as a guard OF
honor for the presidential ship.
II is proposed TO take the entire
peace delegation on the transport
and hence a large vessel VIII De
needed. il was stated.
Meantime the government is having
many new problems presented II
for settlement at the peace table
particularly by neutrals, who look 10
President Wilson as their friend.
Neutrals to Go
Neutrals confidently expect to senu
delegates to the conference. Unless
they are formally invited to attend.
they will ask permission TO send
representatives The issues. neutral
diplomats here say. are too vital TO
permit silence. They point out that
neutrals have suffered heavily in the
war and that they must have a hand
in the settlement to prevent future
wars.
The conference probably will be
divided into two sections, according
20 diplomatic opinion. One will con-
Germ only belligerent questions. The
other will concern the formation OF
a league of nations and all counties
discussion.
Orga nization of a league of ma
tious may precede settlement Of bel