New-York tribune., 1918-01-10
British Say Wilson's
Speech Is "Magna
Charta of Future''

IOANPON' S---l ttoiNche w IL
sons speech, like all his utterances
since America entered the war, takes
the leading places in both the news and
editorial columns of the London press.
One newspaper describes it as "thc
Magma Charta of future peace"
Coming closely ON the heels of
Premier Lloyd Georges address at the
labor conference. the words of the
heads of the American and British gov
ernments are compared closely. While
some differences arc found in the man
lrer of discussing the various questions,
this evenings newspapers lind no dis
agreement in essential policy.
1t is noted that the President deals
more sympath hetically with the Boil
sheviki than did the Premier, but it IS
pointed out that America has not suf-
fered from the Russian collapse as the
western allies have. However. "The
Westminster Gazette welcomes Mr..
Wilson'S careful, sympathetic lam
guage," and says It hopes that call mis-
understandings which may have arisen
from other statements will be removed
i by the unequvocal language in which
he President adopts the Russian de-
mands as his own"
The speech appears in the news
papers under big headlines such as
Americas Terms to Germany" wv orld
Peace Programme" and Great Pro-
cramme of Internal ional Reforms"
THE Evening News" in it's introduction
describes the speech as one of world
wide Importance, in which the Presi
dent laid down Americas peace terms
in clear. direct and simple language.
1t continues:
with but trihing exceptions, Mr..
Wilson's views coincide with and in
dorse those expressed by Mr.. Lloyd
George. Because of this fact Mr.: Will
sons speech will be read with double
satisfaction in this country"
"The News" regards as noteworthy
passages of the speech those offering
help to Russia and declaring that the
peace negotiations must be absolutely
open.
's-Yhe Star" emphasizes the passages
referring to the freedom of the sea,
reduced armaments, abolition of secret
diplomacy ard taking stand against
economic warfare after the conclusion
Of peace. 1t describes the speech as
clear-cut definition Of the aims of the
Allies
Under the heading, "The Parallel
Offensive Second Blow" ""The Stand
ard' heralds the Presidents address as
"another notable contribution to the
drumtire on the cnemy's moral posi-
ton" 1t hopes that no opportunity
viii be lost in future "to rain blows on
The system whose creed. in Mr. Will
sons words, is imperial domination"
Urges Continuing of Drive
Thisi newspaper says the surrender
OF the German ruling class may be
nearer than some think; therefore the
Allies must continue to drive home to
the German people the fact that their
y IN
creasing severity until the Kaiser ac-
,epts the principle of right above
might"
''rhe Pail Mall Gazette says Prcsi-
dent Wilson's message constitutes an
effective model of frank and open dip
lomacy, to which he accords first place
in his catalogue of things requisite
Tor the worlds peace. 1t remarks that
the strongest German microscopes will
be taxed to ffnd evidence of discord be-
tween his words and those of Premier
Lloyd George. 1t adds
"Thc two documents vary in degree
of emphasis or the fulness with which
they handle particular questions, but
there is not the slightest difference tc
be discovered in their conceptions OF
essential policy. The President adopts
a pointedly generous view of the Bolshe
vik aspirations, and one that it is OBJ
viously easier for the American thar
FOR the British public to take at the
present moment. America has NO
suffered as we have from the wreckn{
Of Russa's Defence and can contem
plate with more philosophic spirit tn.
vagaries OF an iGealism which has dis
missed all conventional standards o
Judgment and conduct"
After summarizing the speech, eth
Pail Mall Gazette" continues: 81
the German press does not like Mr
Lloyd Georges programme it vii
scarcely find President Wilson'S NOR
congenial. President Wilson
includes in his ultimate aspiration
some conditions which may seem i'm
practicable TO our present vision an,
winch IN any case can only mature q
the fruit of long searching delibera
tons But the Allies have proved thei
possession of a common and unseltis1
purpose IN the permanent removal O
those menaces whereby the life Of fire
peoples has been poisoned and jeop
ardized."
"The Westminster Gazette" is tn
only paper 20 comment ON Presiden
Wilson'S inclusion in his programm
OF absolute freedom of navieatio
upon the seas outside Of terrtoria
waters. The newspaper says that i
such world as that to which tn
President looks forward, with an as
ISOLATION of nations affording gual