Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-20
Peace Terms TO Be F0rmu.
lated Before Hun Dele
gates Are Consulted.
CONFERENCE BEGINS
EARLY IN JANUARY
Not a Negotiated Peace But Peace Of
Victory and Entente Nations and
United States Will Present United
Front When Demands are Form
to Visit London Day
After Christmas.

plans for visiting London. while not
yet positive, contemplate that he will
leave for England next Thursday. Dec.
IS. He probably will remain in Eng
land four days.
Details Of the trip to London IRE be-
ing worked out by the president in
consultation with Col. E. NJ. House,
Capt. Andre Tardieu. French high ccm-
missioner to the United States. and
members of the American amba ssy
staff in London.
The president will start for London
Immediately after he has Christmas
dinner with the American troops in the
field. The president will not, return
directly to Paris. but it is expected he
will visit the devastated regions Of
northern France and Belgium,
Allied Conference Jan. s.
It is expected he will be back in
Paris about Jan. {. on the eve of the
ference on Jan. s.
The opening meeting Of the inter-
allied conference will be confined to
representatives Of the allies and the
United States. who will arrange COM
mon basis OF action for the formal ses
sions of the peace congress, which will
open toward the middle or latter part
OF January. 1t is expected that the
German delegates will then be present
for the first time.
N is pointed out that this ie not a
tnegottated peace but victorious peace
based onvirtual unconditional surrend-
erin wiicl, the rneemy nas peen COM
PEELED to give up all demanded. The
main purpose OF the preliminary con-
ference beginning early in January is
to arrange comon front for the peace
conference.
For that reason the conferences go
ing on between the president and Prince
Orlando of Italy and the latter with
Lloyd George in London. have an i'm
portant bearing on these preliminary
adjut;tments.
Wilson Holds Conferences.
President Wilpn in addition to the
statesmen also conferred with Capt.
Andre Tardieu, French high commits
sioner for the United States. with
| whom he discussed relief work in
France and economic questions.
| Early in the day Mr.. Wilson con-
ferred for some time with Premier
| Orlando and Foreign Minister Sonnino.
Of italy. who explained in detail their
country's ambitions. The president
has expressed warmest sympathy with
Italy's aspirations but has npt COM
mitted himself fully as to his views.
| After the conference Mr.. Wilson
spent some time in going over material
| presented and comparing it with data
collected by Col <. VI. House. who
spent some time in attempting to de-
ternine what in his opinion. should
be Italy's legitimate claims.
Mr. Wilson frankly told Premier Or
lando and Baron Sonnno that he did
not know what italy should receive but
added that he intended to support ac-
ton that would be just.
Greets Diplomatic Corps.
! , The program for the day also in
cluded a reception at the Murat resi-
dence OF the ambassadors and min!st-
ers accredited to France. The cere-
mony. one Of the most colorfu and
! dignified to, take place during Mr.. Will
sons visit to Paris. began at . D. m.
The majority OF the members OF the
large diplomatic corps here had never
met the president and all were eager
to g~eet him personally.
While the diplomatic corps was being
received, a committee from the French
senate waited to greet the president to
France Because Of this engagement
previously arranged luncheon with
Stephen Pnchon, foreign minister.
was cancelled.
The plans Cor Mr. Wilson's visit to
England are being arranged by the
American embassy.
Paris Grsets Italian King.
Paris took another holiday today he
cause OF the arrival Of King Victor
Emmanuel and his son. the Prince Of
Piedmont. The reception, was not as
large as that which marked the ar
rival OF Mr.. Wilson. but II was as en-
thusiastic.
The cordiality shown between the
king and President Wilson at their
| meeting yesterday was the subject Of
much comment. The president had
been somewhat concerned as to the
meeting, not knowing that the king
speaks English. After the exchange Of
greetings the two statesmen came to
| a mutual understanding and during
their conversation they could be seen
smiling In the most friendly manner.
MI. wilson's nrst week in France IL
drawing to 4 closc with general feel
Ing that much has been accomplished
toward establishing relations with the
statesmen with, whom the American
delegation viii nave to deal.
lrtsrsir Convention Proposed.
London, Dec. 2O.-TheB British air
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