The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-21
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Order Of Settlement of Ques-
b tiOnS Is Discussed.
Clear Those First to Aid Trade
Resumption.
DIVIDE IT INTO SECTIONS
League of Nations and Freedom
of Seas.
Those Certain To BE Taken Up
First Thing.

Washington, Nov. 21-Determina-
ton of the order in which great ques-
tions will be handled at the peace ta-
BILE is now the object of discussion pre-
liminary to the conference
1t is proposed to clear up first those
questions which will enable all bell
ligerents and neutrals to resumeA as
quickly as possible normal trade con-
ditions. Strong pressure from neu-
trails urging lifting of the allied block
ade Is pouring in the present inter-
allied exchanges.
great treaty might be divided into
two or more sections, the first to COW
er matters of immediate Importance
and the others demanding longer and
more deliberate action to follow. I'm
der this plan the treaty may be signed
in sections. as completed.
This, it was held likely here, would
with ships now blocked within her
ports and go after needed supplies.
Can Pay Quicker.
In this connection, it was pointed
out that the sooner Germany resumes
her trade, the quicker she will have
money available for paying off the
tremendous indemnities she must give
for the destruction she wrought in
occupied territory.
Owing to the situation, it was held
likely that the league Of nations and
its corollary, freedom of the seas,
would be among the first questions to
be disposed of. Strength is added to
this belief by the fact that the presi-
dent will attend the opening confer
ences and he is particularly interested
in these points.
Deny Any Disagreement.
Published reports that President
Wilson was going to Europe to settle
differences which have arisen among
the allies on peace matters. were en-
phatically denied by the state depart
ment. The story was looked upon as
detrimental propaganda and the de-
partment aid positively there was no
foundation OF truth in the report.
"A delegation Of Ruma nian Jews in
troduced by Louis Marshall, New York
lawyer, asked Secretary of State Lam
sing to safeguard Jewish interests in
Rumania today.
The question will probably arise at
the peace conference.
RasS Wants In.
The new Russian government is pre-
pairing an outline of its desires at the
peace table, and is planning to send
representatives The Russian situa-
ton now offers probably the most vex-
ing problem in connection with the
forthcoming conference.
However, leaders and armies of the
new government are making headway
in Russia. The Bolsheviki regime has
been overthrown in Ukraine, opening
up that channel to allied aid. Reports
indicate that the whole Bolshevik
movement in Russia is rapidly waning
in power before the confidence being
established by the new government.
Up to Lloyd George.
Washington, Nov. 21.-Convenirg g
of the peace conference in France is
now virtually up to Lloyd George.
The British election is December %.
If the premier feels he can leave Eng
land before that date, the peace con-
ference should get under way by the
middle of December, it is said here.
If he cannot leave, however. until aft
er the elections, the conclave prob
ably won't begin until the end of De-
cember or the first of January. Pres
ident Wilson will make his sailing ar
rangements accordingly. Details of
the presidents trip are nearer compile
ton. 1t is likely Mrs. Wilson will be
the only woman on the journey, the
wives of cabinet members going over
later