Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-12-31

Albuquerque Journal)
Copyright, 1918, by the Press Publish-
ing Co. {a.
(The New York WORLDLY
Especial Gable Dispatch to the World
and Albuquerque Journal.l
Paris, Dec. 80 AT this stage of the
peace negotiations 1t is interesting to
analy2a the present status of Presi-
dent Wilson's fourteen points. in so
far az some of them already have been
effectuated, others amended, and still
others, yet to be decided
Such analysis is doubIy worth while,
since the attainment of the presidents
program will play a vital part in the
peace conference, which actually came
into being through the adoption of
the principles enibodc IN IA, point5
by all the beligerents
The fourteenth point, last IN the list,
will be treated ahead of all others. for
upah it rests the structure of the err
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WILSON'S creed regarding league Of
nations has been adopted by all as to
its general purposes. Its administra-
tive features arc yet to be evolved
All Hinge ON League Of Nations.
All fourteen points should he read
through the glass of the last one.
With league Of nations. all the points
may become practicable; without the
league each point may become a sep
arate and almost insuperable obstacle.
The first point, which provides for
covenants, to be settled openly, with
no eocret or private internal undertake
ings, remains for future applications.
1t has been accepted as n principle,
but thus far there has been no assur-
ance given here that the conference
will reach its conclusions always
frankly and In the public view
Nexation lies in the second point,
due to the varying interpretations
placed on the stipulation for freedom
of the seas British interests are
closely affected by this principle, and
the unwillingness of the island empire
to have the issue closed without full
discussion was manifest in the recent
Versailles conference, which, in giving
formal assent to the presidents terms.
reserved the right of further consider
alton of the proposal.
less of a Stumbling Block.
Recent developments lead to the
belief that the clause will prove to
be less of a stumbling block than had
been supposed at first. President
w
doubtful Interpretation by precise
definition of his attitude during his
visit to England.
The third point, relating to the re-
moval of all economic barriers and
"the establishment of equality of
trade conditions among all nations"
was at first resented as Implying
compulsory free trade. against which
there is strong opposition. The later
view makes the point appear as di-
rected against the most favored ma
ton" treaties which, publicists agree.
have been a most prolific source OF
International irritation. 1t seems likely
the point Will stand, qualified so as TO
permit favorable discrimination within
the parts of nation, such as Great
Britain AMI her colonies.
Reduction of national ornaments,
as provided in the fourth point, must
be read rs the postulate of the
league of nations proposal and the
creation of central police force. In
fact, everybody wants this. but no one
declares for II, each fearing the other
fellow may not come through.
Point five, concerning colonies and
the rights of peoples TO express their
political preferences. is almost certain
to be accepted. Even Great Britain
will assent to some plan of this kind
with reference to the German colonies
in Africa which she overran in the
war. The position OF Japan may be in
doubt because of her capture of
TsinG-tau which lies within the zone
of what she regards as her paramount
influence. In effect. however, the
point may he adjusted into practice,
The sixth OOiut reIating m RuQQia