The sun., 1918-12-28

modification Of some of the practices
resorted to during the war, bringing
them more into conformity with the
Treaty Of London. ... .-,
1t is known that President Wilson
expressed his opinions on these points
In to-day's meeting, but how far the
British statesmen met his views has
not been revealed. Each side merely
obtained the viewpoint of the other.
The conference began at Bucking-
ham Palace Mt 1880 o'clock when
Premier Lloyd George and Foreign
Secretary Balfour arrived in motor
car and at once were taken to room
on the second floor where the Presi-
dent was awaiting them. The meet
ing continued until 80 o'clock, when
President Wilson, the Prime Minister
and the Foreign Secretary motored TO
Downing Street for the luncheon with
British statesmen.
A Historic Novelty.
This lasted an hour then Messrs.
Wilson, Lloyd George and Balfour
second floor and resumed their con-
ference, the other guests departing.
The novelty of the proceeding, with a
British Prime Minister going to con-
fer with an elected President at Buck
ingham Palace, followed by the visit
of the President to Premier Lloyd
Georges house and the long meeting
there, excited all London, arousing a
greater interest than any historic
war council and being linked in the
popular mind with the extraordinary
incident yesterday when the statue
of George III. was covered with the
American flag.
A great crowd cheered President
Wilson on his departure from and
return TO Buckingham Palace. Tn
doubtedly the President has obtained
a tremendous hold upon the British
public; this is conceded by all British
officials, who say that he has put hui
manity above all individual Govern
ments. The British are sympathetic
with all his ideas, except possibly the
freedom of the seas and naval reduc-
ton. about which more calculation is
needed.
May Make Announcement To-day.
1t is the unanimous opinion that
the President is the recipient Of the
greatest welcome ever accorded to any
one in England. Here. as in France,
his advocacy of league OF nations as
the only means of preventing war is
uppermost In the public mind.
There Is great interest in to-mor-
rows meeting of representatives OF all
British league organizations with
President Wilson, who Is expected TO
make a definite public pronouncement
regarding his plans and also to see a
labor committee and a few Nationalist
leaders.
The Russian situation undoubtedly
was discussed at the conferences to-
day. and there is every indication that
the British leaders and the President
are in agreement against a large mill
tary Intervention Public opinion here
decidedly is unfavorable to any large
military projects, now that the war is
practically ended. unless the Russian
Bolshevists become a real menace to
other countries.
Apartment AdJoins the Kings.
There Is great interest in the life OF
the Wilson's in Buckingham Palace:
their apartments adjoin those OF the
King and the two meet frequently as
host and guest. Mrs. Wilson's negro
maid Susie is the object OF special
attention by the palace servants: she
is said to be the only negro woman
ever in the palace.
The President was the guest OF
h6hor tonight at a great dinner in
the palace, meeting men prominent in
politics. literature, all the members of
the Government and many of the royal
family, the guests numbering eighty
FIVE.
A return visit OF the King and
Queen to America already has been
suggested. The Daily Mai learns that
the President asked them to visit the
United States before he leaves the
White House and that their accept
ance Is likely.