The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-12-21
|IvRSON MAKING
eooD IMPRESSION
UPON DIPLOMATS
British See Little Likelihood
Of Disagreement,
BY Richard v. Ouiahsn.


PARIS, Dec. 2l.--it !, becoming
more evident each day Iiat the eSprc
tztion existing here OF possible
clashes between thr American and
other allied plenipo,rn,isries has nu
foundation in fact. The president has
made an agreeable impression upon
those with whom he talked and other
American plenipo'eniiafics who sup
posedly represent the presidents sem
timcntS have done much 10 clear away
the Misunderstanding rs 10 America :
attitude toward the peace ScTlcmcW
q The Englishmcn here m connection
with the conference express ,aGnnish-
mcnt over the reports circulated ~
America indicating resentment a. the
important American part IN there ne
go,iations OF peace terms. One Oi the
best known Euglishmcn who is IN
close touch with the British ministry
and who is acquainted with the views
OF his government told me this after
soon that 'hr whole attitude OF the
B,.itish officials and people showed
\ ,hen wanted thc closest relations with
America and were anxious 10 cooper
ate wihi Wil'on and his fellow com
missioners IN ,he settlement oi the
terms OF peace.
"A British b Honor Him
m This and 9th Er informed English
msn predicted that Wilson would re-
eeivc as grcan an ovation IN London
a. was given him in Paris. Like
everybody here, they are tremendously
impressed BY ths outpouring OF people
and the enthusiastic greeting given
the president on rhe two occasions he
appeared IN public since his arrival
here. On every hawd. one hears com
ment TO the effect that the demorstra-
ton in the presidents honor IS deeply
significant Of the trust the ParfSlanS
nut in the presidents ability TO play a
large part in the settlement 20 prevent
future wars. Tha, is interpreted gen
erally as the real meaning OF the oya-
tons given Wilson more than az an
expression OF gratitude for America
participation in the var deep as that
gratitude Is. =,
The president himself !, profoundly
touched over the popul,U ou,bufSt Nj
ter Mondays demonstration he adj
mi,,ed he had been moved emolonally
IN way tina, made 1t difficult TO con-
troll his feeling,
House Paves Way. ~
Already the basis OF cordial deal
inrs between the British and Nmcrl-
y can delegations IS being established
Considerable credit IN this connection
is given Colonel House, who II is as
serted has shown much tact and com
mon sense in the discussions viii
those he believes entitled to know tn
American attitude. The Foundation
Of cordial relationship between th
United STATS delegation and The rep
resen,atlves OF the allies IL being bull
upon BY the frank explanations %
! Colonel House concerning the point
OF Misunderstanding arising partl'
( from i'll considered unofficial com
mclt. The foreign observers lartieu
lSrly the British are becoming con
WINGED that Wilson has not come e
Paris with a set plan for peace ADJUST
mcnt which he will insist on the con
ference adopting. They belicye-thl
belief being based on what they re
gard as reliable mforma,ion-iha
Wilson was more than willing 4
withhold an expression ot poSltlv
views on important points until tn
+, opportunity was given Tor the frees
& discussion OF these points among al
the allied representatives including
those Of the United States
I Agree on League plan.
But in one particular the presiden
! appears 20 have his hear, set II
contends that the terms for the gov
/ ernmen, fut the league OF nations an
the definition OF freedom OF the sea
should be included at the peace treat
instead OF a separate pact In this h
will find cordial support from III
| British representatives, It IS under
stood. They and the president also
is said, in quarters well INFORMED
would like these important question
disposed Of at the outset of the confer
ence, believing the whole effort I
prevent future wars depends on the
proper settlement. One hears s
much that il is sometimes difficult
sense the true situation existing as
1he course each ally or group OF a
33es will assume toward the other
when actual exchanges begin. II
refreshing, however, TO find those VII
viii play a part in the decisions to /
reached. not pessimistic over the nu
come. 1t appears to be thorough
! Recognized among them that unity ,
Il Sentiment and action is necessary
Il prevent 4 recurrence perhaps In It