Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-11-22
TO FRANCE IN PERSON.
President Wilson Will Be On Hand
: Durina the Peace Conference.


President Wilson Will Be On Hand
During the Peace Conference.
Democratic senator's who conferred
with President Wilson for two hours
Tuesday night left the White House
with the impression that the prcsi-
dent now plans to remain in France
indefinitely or at least until the major
portion Of the work OF the peace con-
Ference has been completed.
i The president was understood to be
Especially interested in the applica-
Zion, In the framing Of the treaty. OF
The principle Of the freedom Of the
beas, which he enunciated in his IA
tcrms. and on which the Allies. In
agreeing to discuss peace with Ger
<nany. have reserved the right OF free
lom of action at the peace conference.
The plan for n league Of nations
was another subject to which the
lprcsident was said to have given much
Study. He was understood to regard
this rs essential for the maintenance
pf the peace Of the world.
In Constant Touch.
\ During his absence from the United
States, the president plans to continue
10 exercise all the functions Of his Of
|tice. He will keep in communication
with Washington by wireless while at
ssca and by cable and. IL necessary. by
Edispatch boat while he is abroad.
While in France the president was
bid to pian transaction Of any necee-
'sary executive business In the American
embassy. Technically he would be on
american soil. Should he visit in Lon
don or any Of the other Allied capitals.
the embassies there would become his
executive headquarters.
Rcsidcs discussing his plans for his
trip abroad. the president was under
etocd to have taken up with the sem
ators problems OF reconstruction and
necessary legislation. 1t is said that
he opposcs creation Of rcconstruc-
ton commission. either executive or
congrc css!onal. prcfcrring that the work
hn done hv existing agencies, such as
the war industries board, the food ad-
riniqtration and the war trade board.
Senators attending the conference
Included Simmons and overman OF
North Carolina. Pomcrcne OF ONO.
Walsh of Montana, and Swanson OF
yir~inia. all chairmen OF important
committees. During the dav the pres
ident had conference with Senator
Martin of Virginia. the Democratic
leader.
Problems At Home.
The American merchant marine. Ia
hor problems and the war revenue Dill
were other subjects taken up at the
conference tonight which lasted until
after 10 O'Clock. The president Is
said to have reiterated his views on the
necessity for q great fleet Of ships TO
carry the nations commerce and 10
THAT end favors continuation OF the
government shipbuilding program.
Regarding labor. senators were said
to have bccn told that maintenance OF
utmost confidence between employers
and employees is particularly essential
during the period Of reconstruction.
Retrenchment in federal expendi-
lures, as far as Is consistent was said
to be desired by the president. who
told the senator's he had already taken
steps to that end. In this connection
the pending war revenue bill was dis
cussed, especially with Senator Sim
mons, chairman Of the senate finance
committee. The president asked re-
garding prospects of It's message. In
view Of his approaching departure Tor
France and was advised by Senator
Simmons Of the prospect Of delay and
determined Republican opposition TO
the plan proposed by Secretary NC
Adoo for determination in the pending
measure Of 1920 tax rates.
The reconstruction and legislation
questions, the senators were said 10
have been informed. probably VIII pe
discussed by the president in his ad-
dress to congress at the opening OF the
new session, December .. At that time
he Is expected to outline his views on
the necessity for maintaining some
government war agencies. at least Tor
a limited period after the peace treaty
Is siencd.
The president plans to sail TOT
France soon after congress reconvenes'
and Il was understood for this reason
he desired the leisurely conference to-
night. covering the campaign and other
questions. In connection with the
presidents plans for transacting MS
business with an American embassy
as Headquarters, It is understood that
ho FOOLS there will he little difficulty
in disposing Of legislative questions
that arrive. II necessary. 1t was SAID
the enerossed text Of bill could De
sent to him by a courier on dispatch
boat. A veto. It was said. could De
ACCOMPLISHED by a cable.
In the discussion Of legislative ques-
tions, II was said that only those or
the coming session were considered
Of prospective Republican control OF
the next congress or Of an extra ses-