Arizona republican., 1918-11-01
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PARIS, Oct. 31-The representatives, Of the entente poNers left Versailles alter their first formal meeting today. Flsloly content with the results that had been achieved. They have not finished thelr work, but they have reached a substantial accord
 An informal conference took place at the home of Colonel F. NJ. House, Pres ldent Wilson's personal representative, Tn the forenoon, prior to the assemb- ling at Versailles. Among others pres ent were M. Clemenceau and M. Pichon, respectively, the French premier and foreign minister; Signor Orlando and Baron Sonnino. the Italian premier and foreign minister, and David Lloyd George, the British prime minister. Ihls gathering was preparatory to the formal meeting.
 In addition to the French, Italian and British representatives, pr. M. R. Yes mitch, the Serbian minister to France land Eliphtherios Venizelos, the Greek premier, attended. The Americans present, in addition to Colonel House, were Arthur H. Frazier, secretary of the American embassy; Joseph c. Grew and Gordon Auchincloss, who acted as secretaries for Colonel House: General Tasler H. Bliss, the represen- tative of the United States in the war council, with General Lockridge and Colonel Wallace as secretaries; and Admiral Benson, with Commander Carter and Lieutenant Commander | Russell, as his secretaries.
 Foch Arrives Alone The last to arrive at the conference was Marshal Foch. He was alone, with out aide or orderly
 At N0pca i1IaC ba hrtC in a couple of hours, and a long line of automobiles, with the representa- tlves of the powers, returned to Paris. The reason for the trip to Versailles today was that it is the headquarters of the supreme war council which theo- retically makes no decision except at Versailles
 There will be another informal meet ] ing at the residence of Colonel House 1 tomorrow morning. and the business of i the council will be pushed forward rap | idly, either at fc~~1al or informal meet ings, until it is concluded.
 The spirit of the representatives ap- pears to be favorable to the ironing out of all obstacles rather than to raising | them.
 PARIS, Oct 31.-(By The Associated | | the supreme war council. the very at mosphere of Versailles is surcharged with the importance of pending events The presence of numerous uniformed officials of the allied nations, with councillors, prime ministers and per sonages of high estate, lends to the scene 1f dignity which reflects the na- ture of the colossal questions to be de- cided. directing the destiny of the new order of world politics.
 Automobiles glide over the asphalt and cobblestone streets of Frances an- cient seat of government, bearing world figures: some carry the highest army staffe in dazzling uniforms; 9th CTS bear naval chiefs in their black uniforms, variegated with gold stripes in profusion and patterned according to their country's orders; while now and then limousines with distinguished civilians rush by, claiming the right of way seemingly, because of the high po- sitions of the occupants in world af- fairs
 Trianon palace has been isolated l The delibera tions of the premiers, min- isters and naval and military chiefs (Continued on Page Two)