New-York tribune., 1919-01-29
" ilson Advises Norway BE
Made ''Motller'' of Lib
Grated Lands; Rritons
" ould Shift Control
American Envovs
Are Non-Conln,ittaI
Plan. if Adopted, Would
Keep Our Troops in
Many Countries i'm the
l. Eastern Hemisphere
Nc'o York Tr1burs
Special Cable Serrtrs

Ncfo York Tr1burs
Special Cable Scrrtes
Copyright 1879 New York Tribune incl
PARIS, Jan. 2S.-That the Americans
have embarked on road from which
there Is no returning and that it IS
their moral obligation to assume their
share of responsibility in administer
ing parts of Africa, Syria and Palcs
tine Is the opinion of leading states
men of both Great Britain and France
now at the peace conference.
Their attitude was made known to-
day following two sessions of the Su-
prcme Council of the peace conference.
at which the disposition of the German
colonies was discussed in detail.
The attitude of the American peace
commissioners Is not as yet we'll
defined and there is evidently hcsita-
ton in committing America to a policy
OF further participation in the affairs
of the Eastern Hemisphere beyond that
OF laying down the basis Of the league
of nations
President Wilson made the sugccs
ton that such colonies as New Guinea.
Samoa and Southwest Africa be nut
under a mandatory power acting for
the league of nations. He suggested
Norway rs one power 10 act in this
capacity In answer to the statement
that Norway has never had colonial
experience the President is said to
haev said that she had never had the
opportunity. Denmark and Holland
have also been mentioned. but Holland
already has sufficient responsibility in
the East
The British Viewpoint
a leading colonial British minister.
IN an interview to-day, explains what
may be the British viewpoint In his
opinion America might undertake to
handle Togoland and the Kamerun.
If the British should take over mill
ion square miles Of territory it is his
belief that it would arouse bitterness
among pro-Germans. such rs possibly
the Irish, and injurc whatever good
feeling prevails.
Great Britain would be accused Of
hypocrisy and desire for territorial
aggrandizement 2slgium is unpre-
pared financially to embark on anv
fresh colonial campaign. The Congo
Is all tnat she is able to handle and
France is in similar position.
As regards Oceana, Australia and
New Zealand, it is the view that Jsnan
deserves well of the Allies and should
have tangible recognition north of the
equator. New Zealand wants to hold
Samoa and Autralia desires to retain
Kaiser Wilhelm Land and incorporate
with Papua. leaving the rest to the
Dutch
South Africa desires possession of
former German colonial territory adja-
cent to her own. Naturalization of
Kamerun, Togoland and German East
Africa, which has been advanced in
some quarters, is not favored by the
European powers.
Old Policy Opposed
Such men as Lionel Curtis, Lord
Miner. Colonel Amory, Philip Kerr,
Lord Eustace Percy and Sir Mark
Sykes. most of whom are in Paris. now
sre strongly opposed to Great Britain
following the traditional imperial policy
or incurring further colonial respons-
biities.
They look to America for assistance.
On the other extreme there is Premier
Hughes, who believes in strengthening
the independent position of the British
Empire. The decision will probably
fall between the two British policies.
There is clear indication that there
is a growing desire on the part Of the
British for fuller participation of
America in the affairs of the Eastern
Hemisphere
In discussing the situation in the near
East with The Tribune correspondent
oday an American attached to the
peace commission said:
Il believe American sportsmanship
will not be content to leave this task
unfinished.
People Want L. S. Aid
The people of Syria. Armenia. Per
sla and Arabia are confident that she
VIA SVHut 70 their assistance. 1t is
remarkable how they depend upon
America. II will not take enough
troops TO be worth mentioning all
that will be needed are competent ad-
ministrativc leaders.
he European powers. with tho ex-
ception of Grca Britain. either cam,
assume additional burden or are NOT
trusted by the native peoples. II ;s
Americas opportunity to follow her
manifest destiny. She can't go home
from the peace conference. null nm hnr
fences and say She is through
N@She has taken a leading mart !,
laying the basis for the league Of rs.
tions and she must see II throuvh .u.s