New-York tribune., 1918-10-08
Journalists of Switzerland
Welcomed at White House
Distinguished Editors See Wonders of United States War
Activities and Learn How Sacrifices of the People
Saved Food for Both Allies and Neutras

He mentioned that food conditions
were now better both at home and
for the associated war allies, and somo
OF the neutral nations, not least among
which was Switzerland of which he
spoke in highest terms, based on his
cwn personal knowledge of the Swiss
sacrifices and situations in this war.
Hurley Tells of Shipping.
Edward n Hurley remarked that the
Swiss writer's had already seen one of
the great new shipyards. that at Hog
Island, and that production was now
so much advanced that America would
have adequate shipping for the mainte
nance of the 100000 soldiers ex-
pectcd IN Europe by next June and
enough ships TO continue the aid given
to the Allies and neutral countries of
tho world
Fuel Administrator Garfield said that
he had been a student of Hoover meth
DDS in seeking willing cooperation by
requesting the American people to
make sacrifices, and had met with equal
success III securing fuel economies
among private individuals and corpora
tons for the greater production of war
munitions. He added significantly that
the unsclhsh purpose OF America in this
war the United States should in any
wise seek to profit over other nations
because of the superior sea equipment
and other facilities produced during
the war.
Frederick ooderln, charge d'afraires
OF the Swiss Legation. spoke briefly in
formal expression of appreciation by
the Swiss nation for the courtcsics of
travel And opportunity of information
oeing accorded his countrymcn.
Swiss Journalist Responds
)r. +, Fuetcr read in English
speech in which he voiced his own per
aonai appreciation as n Journalist in an
unofficial delegation. He mentioned
th@t the Swiss arc naturally n people
who wish to be shown; thew want to
see Tor themselves. He declared they
Fave seen such stupendous things, such
activities as Will not require cxaggera-
ton. Already In the ten days of their
stay IN America. they have seen in
duSt1al accomplishment and a popular
sentiment lndorsing the utterances Of
President Wilson, whom the Swiss
Iariy had the good fortune to hear in
his recent speech Mt the Metropolitan
Opera House III New York
Jean +, David. of the "Gazette." of
Lausanne, also spoke in English. ex-
pressing harmony with American aspir-
a1ons. lle mentioned that Switzerland
had been dependent upon Germany for
coal Tor her industries, and had de-
veloped hvdro-clectric power to be
more independent, but that Switzer-
land. because Of her inland position.
is stlll at the mercy Of either group
Of Allies seeking TO cut her off from
commercial relations. He said that
Switzerland can be vanquished that
Wv without frirC shot onJ fhot
she looks to President Wilson's ex,
prcssions of ideals for fairness to all
nations as the hope for Switzerland
after the war
Hog Island Visited
Swiss editors had visited the govern
ment's largest ship building plant at
Hog Island where they saw AZ ships
on the ways. The South Bethlehem
steel Works were inspected, and day
was spent at the government proving
ground at Reddington, Penn, where the
visitors saw American made ordnance
in operation. Independence Hall in
Philadelphia was also visited by the
guests
While in Washington the guests
were received at the Pan American
Union building. where director John
Barrett held an informal reception in
their honor. A trip to Mount Vernon
and to Washington's tomb also was
made by the guests
The party left Washington shortly
before midnight for an oval shaped
tour through the Middle West and
back to New York. after which each
member viii be afforded an additional
opportunity to again make an in
divldua! study of things.