Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-29
OPTIMISM SUPPLANTS
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sentiment in Peace Con-
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paris. Dec. 28.--The sentiment today

Paris, Dec. 28.--The sentiment today In neace congress circles after an- ober week of conference is distinct mighter and spirit of optimism has nken the place of the pessimisln which had prevailed in some quarters. Ths is due to private advices from london showing that the political e&- ehanges now going on there have been soualy as satisfactory as the puDI. Demonstrations.
 One of the primary questions con- sdered in these exchanges has been fine convening of the conference as ear y as possible. The American delega- . ion has been quite insistent that it shall begin not later than January 9th. The exchanges today indicated all agreement for the assembly of the congress- between January 9th and l4th.
 Even the latter date woull be ac- ceptable to the Americans, it is an- uounced. as assuring req tsonably ear y opening of the discussion.
 The pessimism previously existing in some quarters was due to the var ous views held on the fourteen points," but the presidents statement that the allied leaders agree with him in the principles therein laid down, has largely removed the first impress siOns.
 The Presidents statement is echoed Premier Clemenceau also joining in |the declaratio that the conference he has had show an entire agreement lon the principles.
 A meeting was held in Colonel Ed ward M. Houses residence tonight to ll the American interests, including food, shipping, the army, navy. treas uy and war board. Thus far Herbert 6 Hoover, Edward N Hurley and the Other heads of the various branches have proceeded independently, but the meeting tonight foreshadows united cOmmisSion
 In conference circles he opinion prevails that several difficult ques tons which will come before the al lies at some time during the peace conference may be left over for arbi- tratlon after an agreement has been feached as to a league of nations.
 One of these questions may be the future status of Luxemburg. One party there desires the re-establish- ment of the Grand Duchy. Another iavors the proclamation of Repub- hc A third advocates annexation to France, while still another prefers annexation to Belgium. The same course may be followed concerning differences between the Italians and lugo-Slavs as to a division of terri lofy on the eastern shore of the Adriatic.
 A question which attracts attention the future of Serbia where there conflict of several European influ- srnces. Cardinal Bourne archbishop of Westminster, went to Serbia recently snd before leaving Rome hed long Interview with Pope Benedict. An angl'cian bishop also has visited Ser 'a. 1t is reported.
 Exchanges are now going on with View to the assembling of the in- sf-allled conference on January 12
 has been known that President wilson was extremely desirous of as afly beginning of the conferences sssons as possible and that his in uence was being exerted to this end London, Dec. 28.-Conferences be seen President Wilson, Premier aoyd George and other members o le British cabinet yesterday were CT nemely successful according to tho aall which says that the most cordia armony of ideals was found to exist xlth the happiest augury for the flu ale relations of the United States ant treat Britain"
 me premier rarely has been st sNnusiastic over the results of an, "nlerences, the newspaper continues states that the first session of tn Nace' conference at Paris will begll owing.
 n iesldent Wilson cordially aSSufe' sl the statesmen who met for tn oalerence of the gratitude of himsel sua wife over the reception on Thurs
 M at Dover, during the journey t o9don and in this city. He said the sa expected a fine reception, the Maj sys. not essentially for themselve su' TOT all America, but they were no
 spared for an ovation If such maghl 'aue as was given them.
 When Mir. Wilson reached the pal V last evening he was in consplct susiy good spirits, without the slign' |. trace of fatigue. Those nearest m .uo were trained observers or Ill I,Oods, according to the Mail are scol ,. ,Mced the president had fruitful all S'lsfactory day"
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