The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-26
DEEP LEARNING OF
 FRENCH EDUCATORS
By HOLLAND


 New York, December 25.-(special9 Should President Wilson be fortunate enough to meet gathering of the states men and educators of France or should he find a considerable representation of men who have gained success as educa- tors and statesmen in France among those who serve at the peace confer ences, he is likely to be greatly im- pressed by the appearance of these men.
 Americans of distinction who in recent years have visited France and who have taken part in gatherings which con- tain the foremost men of that republic have returned to this country to speak with admiration of the appearance of these men and the influence which they exert. Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler, president of Columbia university, attend ed a gathering of French statesmen and educators which was held at Paris, in the summer of 1908. When he saw these men and had opportunity to study them he was convinced that the French re- public was established on firm foun- dation and that her great men will com pare favorably with those of any other country. The strength of character and the sincere dignity. for it was not as- s,'rled, which distinguished these men, . well as the profundity of their tA ghts, the cearness of their reason
 ntE caused Dr. Butler to think that
 hefe could be gathered in some one place
 II rance and upon any important oc-
 iiun a group of men who, on the < .ioe would be stronger than would any group of like character in England or in the United States.
 It is for this reason that many of those who took heed of the situation in France when Germany began to ap- proach Paris were convinced that France had men who could save her and who would save her and that fundamentally the French nation was as sound and strong as any in the world at least in- tellectually and morally Therefore President Wilson, who is keen ob- server, would certainly be gratfied if it became his privilege to meet group of men who represented the best III thought and action and morale in France and if the opportunity comes to him to see q group of Frenchmen of that kind it is believed he will return to the United States broadened in view, if that be pos sible, and, to q greater extent than be- fore hopeful of cutivating permanent and highly satisfactory relations De- tween the United States and France. Shortly before the November election former United States Senator Chauncey M Depew spoke of President Wilson as a man of masterful qualities as politi-
  likely at some times to make mistakes. Depew said when Goveronr Wilson of New Jersey was elected President of the United States, that it would be matter of great interest carefully to watch the Presidents course after he got into the White House; because he would be sure to make history in one way or another. These were Depews exact words at that 1 time .If Woodrow Wilson is master Ir,f ,nlif hot ac a art then his mastery over his own par ty will be complete and unshakable. Furthermore the senator ntimated that if William II. Taft had learned how to play the game of politics as well as he knew how to appreciate and act upon politics as an art he would have been in little danger of defeat when he was for the second time candidate Tor elec- ton as President.
 HUGHES AND CABLE CONTROL Although the statement is made in- formally that Postmaster General Burle- son has no intention of seeking legis- lation whereby government ownership Of the cable lines and of the telephone and telegraph companies may be secured, nevertheless there remains some doubt bout the real purpose which lies behind the taking over of the ocean cable lines. There seems to be feeling that this pur- rose will be smoked out in the course of the legal proceedings which Clarence H. Mackay has caused to be instituted in order to prevent the Postmaster Gen eral from maintaining control of these lines Mr Maclxay is spoken of by those who know him as having inherited one of the conspicuous traits which distin- guished his father. John w.. Mackay, namely the fighting quality.
 He is slow. however. about entering into a quarrel. but when he once begins to fight he will fight even with his back to the wall. He has made choice Of