Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-16

There has been "A disposition to de-
lay the holding OF the peace confer
ence until the political situation in
Europe had somewhat crystallized.
but II WAS understood today that
other considerations finally led 10 n
decision by the associated govern
| mcnts 10 assemble the conference at
tho earliest date that can be set.
having regard to the difficulty Of en-
suring tho attendance OF comm issions
or delegates at Versailles, which
means most likely to be selected at
the place of tho SneetinR.
Ono reason suggested for tho
change OF decision is the necessity
OF restoring the channels OF trade
and Industry In the late enemy states
so as to afford employment to labor
and thereby relieve the threat OF
iolsheViHm and anarchy. Another
ls Inc general desire now expressed
by all OF the allied governments TO
relieve the civilian popu la tons OF the
central powers from fhe danger OF
famine, 1t being recognized that this
relief work can be carried on after
formal peace treaties have been
negotiated.
There also has been some appre-
hension htat delay In the consum-
nation or peace would have an in
furious effect upon industries In
America and allied countries.
with the assurance OF an early
assembly OF the peace conference, at
TOD a L..
siuon Of the American commission
II congress IL to be represented on
The commission, as was the case at
inc iariS conference OF 1893, when
peace treaties between the United
states ANA Spain were drawn, the |
iact has not yet developed. on the
contrary II waS said. that there is a |
decided dianClinatiOn 10 involve the |
Legislative branch ~ the government
IN any way In the work OF construct.
lnH treaties, which is regarded as a |
purely executive function under the |
terms OF the constitution. 1t also |
was today recalled that the senate
Itself not many years ago recorded |
itS formal objection to the appoints
ment by the president OF any uf It's |
members as commissioners to negotl- |
ate agreements which must after |
wards come before 1t for approval |
IirandciS Labor Champion.
NOtlC" has been taken by officials |
here Of the demand by certain social |
SuC elements, not only In Europe, |
bui IN America. to have labor par !
ttcipdic in the peace congress. Of |
ilrilla were understood to hold that !
&" recognize labor In this way would |
establish class distinction which |
would Toe thoroughly un-Amcrican. !
ON tn" other hand, 1t was said, that |
by the appointment to tho peace |
commission Of "A man such as Justice |
hraHdclS. for instance. known to DO |
am ardent friend and champion OF |
labor at an times, the interests OF |
10" working classes would be sure |
Of conservation
Secretary Lansing announced to- |
day that he had acknowledged the !
appeal ~ Doctor Solf. tho German |
foreign secretary, asking for an early !
p"hC" conference In view OF the un-
settled conditions I'm Germany and |
requested that hereafter the German
government not Conflnc It's appeals !
To the United States alone but also |
10 address tho allied governments.
President May Attend
The belief is growing that Prcsi- |
dent Wilson will attend, but probably |
not IN tn" capaClty Of delegate or /
commissioner. 1t Is known that Sec /
rotary Lansing will head the Ameri- .
can commission and Colonel T.. NJ /.
House, Justice Louis Brandcis. and I
Elhu Root, former secretary of /
state, were. mentioned ~ others like |
lY Of selection. B"sides the delegates ,
a number OF army and navy officers |,
must be, named TO assist the commits |
sion IN thar CnrrpttiDu pttputinD /