The Washington herald., 1919-01-23
PEACE CONFERENCE
ACCEPTS PRESIDENTS
POLICY FOR RUSSIA
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE,

and the world cannot be reached
until peace comes in Russia" "
The text of the Presidents pro-
posal is not given out. The plan and
Mr.. Wilson's insistence upon il, shows
beyond doubt that he has not receded
one iota from his original attitude
as expressed a year ago in his four
teen principles enunciated before Con-
gress.
The Presidents chief spirit for
the proposal came from Great Brit
ain. Lloyd George holds virtually
the same view as the President. and
is understood TO have endorsed it.
Chief opposition is believed to have
come from France. champion of
blood and iron plan toward Rus
sia. But the Wilson plan won out.
The President is believed to have
convinced France of its practicable
ity and fairness.
His arguments are unde rstood to
have been unanswerable. If he fares
as well with the rest of his program,
the closing day of the Peace Con-
ference will, indeed, be a proud day
for America.
Adoption of President Wilson's
proposal is proof OF the sincerity of
his oft-repeated declaration that the
world should extend the hand of
friendship to the Russian people and
assist them in working out their
salvation.
This new policy indicates that the
first hurdle in the Russian problem
has been taken and points to the
ultimate withdrawal Of the allied
and American troops from Russia.
Internal conditions in Russia are
in a terribly chaotic state. but it is
believed that rather than face a
continuation of starvation. blood
shed and strife throughout the win
ter the Russian factions will sink
their differences to the extent of
meeting the representatives of the
great powers in conference. Such
a meeting is proposed to be held
on Princes Island, in the Sea OF
Marmora, February is.
Agreed on Wilson Policy.
Recognition of the right of the
Russians to determine the settlement
of their own internal affairs is taken
as an indication that all the powers
are agreed upon the Wilsonian prin-
ciple of the right of peoples 10 de-
termine their own fate
AS for Finland, it is expected that
that nation is soon to be recognized
by the allies and the United States.
In event the leaders of the differ
ent factions in Russia agree, an eff
fort will be made to bring about
truce in the strife-torn Muscovite
realm. Success of that plan would
mean that peace would again come to
the world, for Russia is today the
last battlefield
A definite plan toward Poland also
was adopted by the conference This
was at the morning session. The au-
thor and pilot of the plan is Marshal
Foch, 1t was decided to send a COM
mission of eight to Poland. one mill
tary and one civilian representative
to be selected by America, Britain,
France and Italy. These are to make
thorough survey of the Polish sit
uation and report back to the con-
ference, with recommendations. Upon
its findings will depend the future
procedure as regards the resurrected
Polish nation. Japan. represented at
the conference today by two dele
gates, agreed to the plan but she is
not to be represented on the investi-
eating committee.
Not to Replace House.
A report that William Howard
Taft or Elihu Root would succeed
President Wilson or Col. House on
the American peace delegation Is
absolutely without foundation, 1t
was declared by those close to the
President today.
1t can be stated positively that
House has no intention of with
drawing. His health is improving
and despite the fact that he spends
most of his time within his rooms
he is in daily conference with vari-
GUS delegates.
President Wilson, who will re-
turn to the United States early in
February, will again come to Paris
If 1t is deemed necessary. His
course is entirely, dependent upon
results accomplished before he de-
parts.
Discussion of some one being sub
stituted for House is regarded as
especially absurd, in view of his
long association with international
leaders. his knowledge of world af-
FAIRS, and his trips of investigation
for the President. 3 He is also the
Presidents principal Haison with
labor and other factions in Europe,
all of which have confidence in
him, owing to his previous dealings