The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-11
He WILL GO BACK

CONTINUED from Page One.)
pied to prevent the manufac ture of
munitions and arms. This is a Ques-
ton which bears on the ability of Ger
many to pay heavy indemnities thru
products of industry and it is the
American view that the suppression of
Germanys munition production can be
as well assured by system of author
lied inspection by entente agents.
This would permit German industries
to continue with safety to the allies.
Want TO Rccoup Losses.
The French and Belgian plea that
they should De permitted to recOup
their enormous losses by the destruc
ton of the industrial plants thru the
stoppage of German industries until
France and Belgium have been re-
habilitated is met by the American
view which is shared by the British
that such losses should be REIN bursed
by cash indemniti?s from Germany
within a reasonable time. The SUI
preme economic council can regulate
the distribution of raw materials be-
tween countries so as to insure France
and Belgium of a proper advantage
over Germany and prevent the latter
from gaining the worlds markets.
Once Invested of its economic feat
ures arrangements for an extension of
the military armistice can be quickly
completed. 1t is believed certain that
American troops will not be employed
as permanent garrisons in the Rhine
country longer than it necessary for
military purposes or to insure the car
rying out of thu commercial condi-
tons of the armistice.
Chinese Are Now Heard.
To meet doubts cast upon its au-
thority, the Chinese delegation has
published cablegrams received from
Shanghai, the provincial legislature of
Shantung and the Chinese society for
In, lol of OF nIy inc 90
cablegrams overwhelmingly favor the
activities of the delegation and direct
that there be restitution to China of
properties an Shantung.
Franklin D. Roosevelt, assistant sec
rotary United States navy, has virtual
ly completed the work of dis-estab-
fishing American shore stations in
France. He Will return to America
on the George Washington with Pres
| ident Wilson.
Planned To Leave Friday.
| President Wilson planned today to
! leave Friday for Brest, preparatory to
| sailing for the United States There
was a possibility, however, that his
| steamer might not leave before Sun
| day. The presidents party, it was
| learned, will include Earl Reading.
French Ambassador Jusserand, Italian
Ambassador Cellere and Franklin
| Roosevelt, assistant secretary of the
navy.
He Wants 1t Quiet Here
| Washington, Feb. 11.-President
| Wilson has cabled a request to Secre-
tary Tumulty that no ovation be ar
/ ranged in his honor on his return t1
the United States.
| The president stated that he would
come direct. to Washington after land
ing at an Atlantic port. No definite
date for sailing has been decided upon
! the president stated.
Belief is that the presidents vessel
| will dock either at New York OF
Hampton Roads, but in either case il
was said, the president will go quietly
| to Washington, where mass of execu-
/ tive business awaits him.
The president signified his willing
ness to march at the head of a parade
| for returning soldiers in Washington
on his return but emphasized that the
demonstration be in honor of the fight.
| ers and not him.
The presidents cable indicated that
he intends to spend practically all the
time between his arrival and adjourn
ment of congress in the executive of.
fices and that any speaking trip thru.
out the country giving details of the
peace conference must wait until aftel
that
Many bills rushed thru the closins
hours of<congress will demand his at
tention.