The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-10
WILSON DEMANDS
 QUICK ACTION
Prepares for Withdrawal by Ordering Ship George Washington to France at Once-One Report That He Has
 Issued an Ultimatum.

Paris, April 7.-President Wilson's orders that the United States trans port George Washington proceed im- mediately to a French port have aroused much comment here and are construed by some officials as prelimi- nary to determination to force an agreement by the peace conference soon.
 As is usual in such cases, various rumors were soon in circulation and before night one report was current that the president had delivered an ultlmatum to the effect that he would withdraw from the conference unless an agreement was reached within 4S hours.
 It is said by those close to the pres ldent that he did not contemplate such action, but the same authorities say that the president has made his position plain on the questions at is- sue and they believe he will adhere to this position.
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 The summoning of the George Washington will place the president in such a position that he cannot be embarrassed by having to wait for the transport should the time come when he might wish to withdraw from the discussions.
 It is believed that President Wilson will not hesitate to take definite &C., tion if deadlock is reached.
 If, however, the Council of Four succeeds in reaching an adjustment and the presence of President Wilson for longer time is deemed advisable the George Washington would be available for the transport of troops to the United States and would then be ready to return at later date for the presidential party.
 May Attend Session Today.
 At the close of today's councils session it was said that no agreement had been reached on reparations or other subjects and that the discussion on reparation would be resumed to- morrow, with President Wilson possi- bly present.
 Extreme tension was evident as a result of today's discussions and it is believed thruout the conference that another critical stage has been reach ed One of the most responsible au- thorities associated with the president said that he would not be surprised if American participation was brought to an early close if the delays over de- tails were carried much further.
 Wilson Losing Patience.
 The differences still remaining on the subject of frontiers and repara- tions are comparatively light, he add ed, and yet these slight differences are so consistently maintained as to threaten to create prolonged delays which the president and American delegates are not willing to accept.
 The president was described by one who saw him during the day as stand ing firm in his determination to make no further concessions. He insists that the principles which were defi- nitely agreed upon at the time of the armistice are at stake. There is lit- tie doubt that the presidents stand has been made known to the other members of the council, but since his illness he has not conferred with any of them, excepting Colonel House.
 The existing tension led to many reports of decisive action which the American delegation was said to be about to take. These reports were more or less exaggerated, yet all seemed plausible in view of the pres ident's determined attitude.