The Washington herald., 1918-12-16

Paris, Dec. f5-woodrov Wilson Ia.
come TO France to inaugurste the u,osr
important endeavor any American e1.
ecutive has ever attempted.
Whatever may be the doubts and
Gears of his fellow citizens in America.
this stern-faced figure. setting foot
upon French soil, represented to every
american present. whether soldier IN
Khaki or just plain American Civilian.
4 fearless adventurer. the most daring
OF modern times, one who is to =rissC
his prestige for the sake OF ioeal,
formulated for the worlds good
Otter adventures have made
triumphal entry in Brest. wber.
WOODROW Wilson first set foot 0pon
The soil OF France Friday. Caesar
built a fort there. Medieval lnts-htx
returned with the trophies OF their
crusades. Napoleon visited his camps
at Brest
But none has come like Wilson, an
unarmed apostle OF world fraternity
YET escorted by pomp OF naval power
such as has never been seen before 6y
the good people OF Brest in the harbor
OF this ancient sea base.
Pray for Dreamer.
This is not any sermon. IL ia ont
OF the mouths Of two old Breton
women spectators who stood In the
roadway ciinging 10 the hillside above
the harbor on that historic afternoon.
fr1oay. the 18th. Both were dressed
IN hne haring blue skirts and typt,al
breton caps In their hands thev
carried sprays Of holly. Said one tn
I Lutte:
VOLTA. the great Wilson who lov.s
Dfa0nlR . 1FrHE
Z 70 all
/ Said the other: "He is a dear
oreamer-GOd guard him."
And the first echoed. Yes. God
guard the dear dreamer
! All orhcialdom here Is deeply I'M
{ pressed with the influence which Pres-
ident Wilson IL plainly having on the
rank and file OF the French people
His fellow delegates 10 the Pesc.
Conference are freely commenting on
this Henry White, the Republican
! member OF the peace mission. said to-
day:
I know my French. sAd love then.
Yet. even ] am surprised Al the depth
ana warmth Of affection publicly dis
played toward Mr. Wilson. 1t is an
excellent omen"
Plnps nrc Hsphasard
The Presidents plans are. for the
moment, rather haphs zard. owing TO
lFhe failure Of the British and ItaIis n
premiers to reach Paris in time for
his arrival here. However, Mr.. Will
I son Is determined to utilize an hts
/ available time in taking part in get
| ung-together" meetings He is ex-
! tremely confident that the sessions TO
be held within the next seven dsy--
I VIII result IN a common understand
ing being reached
| As matter Of fact despite asser-
I uons TO the effect that Great Britain
and France are aligned against the
| United States. the President refuses
absolutely 70 believe any such thing.
Mr.. Wilson = known 70 be confident
| that Premier ClemenCeau is keeulv
sensing public opinion. and that the
I French prime minister will not be a
! party to any measures which would
. Interfere with the cordial relations OF
3 all allies.
II is entirely likely that President
( Wilson during his visit to America =
troops win set foot upon German soil.
: as he is being urged by the American
military officials to visit the Third
Army OF Occupation.
! 1t is no secret that Mr.. Wilson de-
slres IN every possible way 10 show
! his appreciation Of what the Ameri-
can EXpeditionary Forces have done.
( He Is therefore sure TO visit all uutfs
Z he can reach In the time allotted rds
the inspection.
: Upon being told that Il would be i---S
possible TO dispose OF any diplomatic
work during the Christmas holiday
the President practically agreed to
spend Christmas with the American
forces, probably at Gen. Pershfng's
headquarters -