Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-01-15

JuSo-holdVld WdS not ueCluSu upon, put it is considered probable that the Croats and Slovenes will be represent ed similarly to the Serbians. Noth- ing was done about Montenegro in view of the political situation created by the refusal of King Nicholas to recognize the desire of his people to unite with Jugo-Slavia.
 Paris. Jan. 14.-The representation of the various nations in the Inter- i Allied conference. although virtually arranged as shown in the unofficial list that has been published. is still subject to revision. In order to avoid i humiliation to any nation the repre- sentation of which it may be found advisable to reduce, the supreme coun- cl has refrained from officially mak- ing public the tentative list.
 l It is possible that some efforts will | be made by nations not entirely satis- l fled with the number of delegates as signed them in the official list to se- cure some amendment, but it is said | that strong reasons must be adduced to secure any such change.
 
 conference will be decided by voting, but only by unanimous action, the large number of British delegates re- sulting from the decision to allow col onial representation. has not actually I increased Great Britain's strength. At the same time, it is believed be- l cause of the similarity of views held by the Americans. Canadians, Aus tralans and New Zealanders, for in- stance, their presence would add moral strength to the American plans. | An explanation of the allowance of three delegates to Brazil, while Bel gium and Greece get two and Portu- gal one, is the fact that Brazil not only gave most valuable service i'll the war in atfOrding naval protection against German raiders to the South Atlantic trade routes and the East Coast of South America, but thN she represents the South American cOnu- nent in the ranks of the belligerents.
 Paris, Jan. 14 (9:17 D. m)-The conference of President Wilson with Premier Lloyd George, Andrew Bona1 Law and A. J. Balfour, this afternoon gave opportunity for a most satisfac tory exchange of views on the, sub- iects coming up for settlement at to, morrow's session of the supreme wal council. The hope is expressed tha this will result in giving greater speed to the work of both the supreme war council and the Inter-Allled peace conference.
 It is expected that the sittings O. the war council will occupy the en tire day, One of the questions to bt discussed is the official language to bt used during the sessions. It appears also that the question of representa- tion has not been entirely solved, ant this matter will come up for furthe discussion.
 It is said tonight the opposition that the French language has beel decided upon as the only tongue t' be used in the conference is prema ture. ,
 The opening session of the parlla ment and the cabinet meeting toda. took up the attention of Premle Clemenceau and his collabOrators s' that little opportunity was afforded for T further conference with tn French statesmen before tomorrow, meeting. It is not thought that ther will be any difficulty in settling tn questions of language. procedure an' representation, although in view o the number of nations represented ant their varying interests, the question of representation may develop some what lengthy discussion.
 Paris, Jan. 14.-(By the Associates press) .--President Wilson continues his individual conferences at Mpra Palace today with Britishsf and Frenc representatives. These. discusslon are informal, such as Will De con stantly held from now on. Those VII . met the president this afternoon III To,~s, 1icfn O