Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-13
LORD READINGS tribute
TO AMERICAS GREATNESS
British Ambassador Tells Home
People Our Single Aim Is
to Aid Allies.
REQUESTS ALWAYS NEEDED
Tells Of Americans Denying Them
selves Bread I'm Order That People
OF Sister Nations Might BE Sup
plicd-Building OF Ships.
international News Burcau.)
HY LORD It..tnISt:

After six months absence in the
United States ! have returned for the
Minister. the Foreign Secretary and
The War Cabinet on various matters
OF Importance which can be discussed
moro fully and more satisfactorily by
word or mouth than by means OF cable
correspondence.
The events in America during this
period have indeed been of supreme
Importance. They are proving won
dcrful inspiration to us and Our allies.
and most discouraging surprise to
the enemy, for the progress made In
deed marvellous. II 1 speak in terms
OF enthusiastic admiration. 1t is be-
cause none other would convey my
thoughts.
leagues and | have made >many re-
quests to the United States admins
tration These have always been re-
ceired with the most sympathetic con-
sideration. and there is no room for
doubt. even in the most skcptical mind.
as to the whole-heartcd desire of
or their ability. The only question for
the administration always IS how best
and when can this thing be done.
1t Is no secret that when / left this
country early in February the food
situation in France, Italy and Great
Britain was causing serious anxiety.
largely relieved by the indctatigab bic,
cSertions Of Mr.. Hoover. cordially sup
ported by the American people. 1t
would be impossible to speak too high
~ of his efforts to provide foodstuffs
for the allies and of the way in which
he invariably responded TO the joint
leagues and myself. WHO have through
out acted in the closest and most IN
innate cooperation.
There came time early in the year
when whoa, could not be supplied to
the allies from the United States un-
less the American people were willing
placed the facts before them. The re-
Spouse to the appeal for self-denial
was Immediate and remarkable. and
enabled large shipments TO be made at
a time when, according TO all calcula-
tons, there was no exportable sur
plus in America.
again owing to the excessive cold.
there were difficulties Of apparently an
unsurmountable nature in. the con-
veyance OF foodstuns by rail from the
interior TO the coas, for shipment
abroad. These were overcome by the
energetic and courageous action of
Treasury. who issued orders that the
transport OF food to seaboard for the
allies should have absolute precedence
over all other traffic.
SUBMARINES ARE DOOMED
TO FAILURE IN CAMPAIGN
In regard to the production of new
ships. which gave cause for great
-
with the assistance OF Mr.. Schwab.
has made truly remarkable progress.
The record of actual launchings and
the number OF ships placed in com
mission during the last TWO months
and the prospects for the remaining
months OF the year, inspire complete
joint efforts OF construction and of our
naval forces. the submarine menace Will
not only continue TO be held in check.
but is doomed to failure. We must.
however. never slacken our energies,
for there is an evcr-increasing de-
mand for shipping in consequence OF
troops to France. who must be fed
and supplied.
To an ever-increasing degree
America has given, and is giving. in
of the war. The dull and undramatic
period Of. preparation has passed. and
duction. which is now being reapcd.
In no direction. however. is the
spirit of whole-hearted cooperation
more striking than in the magnificent
and is continuing To make, TO the
man power Of the allies. When. in the
grave anxietles OF the end OF March,
and Cabinet, | asked the President to
order without delay the acceleration
of the dispatch Of American troops
used with the French and British
troops. his answer was an Immediate
and wholehearted assent. his only
being the shipping capacity to carry
them.
1t was a historic moment. which may
in the future be regarded as the turn
ing point OF the war. Both the British
and the French nations were quick to
appreciate The generous spirit of this
contribution. made so promptly and at
so oDportune moment. 1t has proved
Of such value that Marshal Foch has
been able to meet the great German
attack by an allied coun1eroffenslv
from the enemy, but has gained i'm
portant victories.
My voyage home was made in a !.
specimens of American manhood.
Their conduct was remarkably good,
and earned the greatest praise OF the
British generals and officers on board.
One could not see these American SOL
diers without realizing that they were
earnest. thoughtful men. intent upon
OF their country and inspired by the
great ideals so well expressed by the
President.
Once America has acquired knowl-
sources, her financial wealth. the
millions. in fact, all the physical and
moral forces Of this giant among the
nations. are turning in one direction
to the attainment Of victory.
I wish I could adequately convey to
generosity of my reception as British
ambassador by the American people.
1t Is given to me as British represen-
tative, and Is an expression. of the adj
miration Of the Americans for the part
played by the British people in this
war. Prejudices are giving way to a
better understanding OF the ideals
British people. ideals that carry them
along the same road in the same direc-
tion In whole-souled cooperation for