Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-26
BY OLIVER OWEN KUHN.
gtnfY Correspondent of The Star.

LONDON. January 17.-Though Eng
land, France, Italy and America are
expected to form the very heart OF
such league of nations as may be
the outgrowth of the peace negotla-
lions in Paris or Versailles, there
are increasing limitations that within
such league there might be friction
not as between peoples hut as be-
tween governments as they may De
at present constituted.
There is no question In Ensieho
that the relations of the United states
and England will be closer thaE at
any time since the little band or I'll
grims sought haven and home on the
shores of Massachusetts in 1870. Not
only is the belief expressed that
through control of the majority of
raw products in the world England
and America will find common
ground, but since the visit of Presi-
dent Wilson such sentimental tles as
may have long lain dormant nave
been revived and today America and
things American find greater favor in
English eyes than ever was deemed
conceivable before America entered
the war.
Some Differences of Opinion.
Undoubtedly there will be some con-
hict between the Americans and Brit
iSh when they come to develop the
practical working plans for league
of nations and guarantees for the free-
dom of the seas. as well as other is
sues that necessarily must arise in
the general readjustment of world
relations, but that agreement will be
reached and to the interest of Great
Sf<ain and America is taken for
granted. These nations are not look
ing with selfish purpose upon the rest
of the world with the idea of infiict-
ing ideals opposed by other peoples,
but the sentiment in Britain today
seems to be in interest of the COM
mon cause of humanity.
Bsitain, it is admitted, even by
Americans. through economic neces-
sity Is forced to take an aggressive
role In protecting the interests of the
empire. but that Britain today also
is striving to better the welfare of
mankind there is no question. Brit
ain of today, according to views re-
fected in various conversations l
have had, is willing to stand on the
general principles of President Will
son.
Idea Of Balance of Power.
There is some indication that Great
Britain is willing to abandon the CEN
turtles -old idea of balance of power
and place her trust in a great comfy
Of nations. President Wilson during
his speeches in England several times
mentioned the fact that the old prin-
ciple must be abolished. In every
instance. even when he spoke in his
tortc old Guildhall before. the high
est dignitaries of the land, he was
cheered to the echo when he declared
that the idea of balance of power
would be forever shelved. inasmuch
as-it had been proven during the
course of the present war that it was
not a valid or effective principle upon
which the fates of the people might
rest In peace and safety. Though q
cherished doctrine, Englands officials
seem ready to abandon the old doc
trine.
That there is opposition to any sur.
render Of ancient principles also is
apparent. The older tories, COM
paratively small element Of England,
nevar can be convinced that the
broad liberal principles and panaceas
o6ered by Mr.. Wilson for the protec-
ton Of world safety can prove prac-
teal. And through the medium of
the press their views have been ex-