Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-06
ALBERT THOMAS TELLS
WHY WILSON is LIKED
French Socialist Says Europe Is Becoming Impatient for
Realization of Ideals Preached by American Presi-
dent-Real Test of His Prestige Yet to Be Met

Kind OF universal magistracy which
like Pericles. he was exercising over
the world?
OLD FORCES OF REACTION
Furthermore the old FORCES Of re-
action or resistance might come back
to lie. Were not Europe's rulers wor-
med, r,ed oyer yer MS coming which might
coming appeared more dangerous be-
cause. FOR example, in France the So
agreeing with Clemenccau They an
pearcd to love Wilson. particularly
love Wilson against Clemcnceau."
Perhaps our American friends have
heard mentioned manifestation which
French united labor and the Socialist
societies wanted TO organize for the
even expected at his residence In Paris,
but which was prevented by certain
maneuvers of the French government.
Truly Wilson energies now from the
test victorious. The people OF Paris
especially are not disappointei by hay
dents simplicity and natural ease have
earned him the enthusiasm and adj
miraiion OF the popuiace. always re-
Sponsive to personal charm.
PRESIDENTS ADDRESSES
RECEIVED WITH SATISFACTION
The pleasure. both amused and seri-
Gus; with which the President mingled
hearts. Finally. whether in the Eiysee
palace toast. whether in reply to the
Socialist delegation, whether in the
Christmas or in the address at Man
chester. serious men who follow at
tcntivcly each uttcrance OF this states
man have felt genuine satisfaction see
ing that even amidst all the influences
OF old Europe Wilson keeps his ideals
intact.
friends that here come some criticisms
in response to which the President
ought TO give his real measure; Soon
the signing of the armistice. L, is
several weeks since Mr.. Wilson ar
rived in Europe.
PRESIDENT HAS NOT
PRODUCED UNITY YET
Conversations are multiplying. The
Kings. of England. OF Belgium and of
Italy have visited Paris. Wilson goes
to to London and, and Rome But as yet it
produced clearer conception of or
greater cohesion between the entente
Neither for intervention in Russia
nor as regards the policy regarding
Germany or the procedure to be ,pur-
has new solution been suggested.
MIX. WILSON REMAINS
FAITHFUL TO ALL HIS IDEALS
There W. we m, must say. are the testing
diplomacy. we feel indeed that the
President remains faithful to all his
lucalS lSuI 10 Wnat extent Will they
be translated into action? There is
the hitch.
The President justified the hopes OF
all Europe when, upon Germanys de-
mand for an armistice he was able, by
successive replies. to force her to yield
while recognizing the principles of
justice which should dominate the
peace.
HE SHOULD CONTINUE TO
EXERT Ills INFLUENCE.
From the material defeat of Germany
Wilson has already made arise n great
moral victory for humanity, but his
action must continue. 1t is necessary
that in the peace preliminaries. and
would say. even before the prelimin :
aries. his influence should assert itself
in the policies of the entente as II
asserted itself during the armistice
negotiations.
Now after two months of uncertainty,
two months Of German revolution, tw o
months of internal difficulties for the
struggling nations, two months in
which rehabilitation has been delayed.
public opinion in the various countries
is becoming impatient.
Victory must not be compromised by
lassitude or inertia. Secret diplomacy
must not take the place of the power
full open propaganda instituted by
Wilson.
We repeat. it is now the people of
Europe who await the realization Of
all the homes they have pinned upon
President Wilson.