Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-28
WILSON TO SPEAK
IN FIFTY CITIES
'Swing Around the Circle" in
Behalf of Peace Treaty Is
Scheduled to Start in About
Ten Days, Is Announcement
IN FRISCO SEPT. Is
President VIII Review the Pacific
Fleet There-WilI Not Stop at Chicago
Itinerary Made Includes Columbus,
Cincinnati and st. Louis

Washington, Aug 27.--The itinerary of
President Wilson's Swing around the
circle" with addresses in behalf of the
peace treaty in at least fifty of the prin-
cpal cities of the country is expected
to be announced tomorrow at the White
House.
After weeks of uncertainty concerning
the proposed trip, which will extend to
the Pacific coast, definite announcement
was made to-day that the President
would leave Washington as soon ar
rangements could be made. 1t was int
mated that the start might be made
within ten days or two weeks
When this announcement was made. it
was understood by White House officials
that the review of the new Pacific feet
at San Francisco, originally set for
September or 3, had been postponed
until September 15 and Secretary Tumulty
said he believed the President would be
AT the Golden Gate by the latter date to
take part in the ceremony.
Late in the day, however, AActins
Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt an
nounced that the review would be held
on September l. This was decided on, he
said, when the President several days
ago had requested that plans for the re-
view go forward without reference to
his trip to the Pacific coast.
According to plans now being worked out
In connection with the itinerary. President
Wilson Will spend % days laying before
the people of the country his reasons for
the immediate ratification of the peace
treaty without change.
Although the President desired to greet
General Pershing on his arrival at New
YORK early next month he was said to
| consider the tour TO explain the peace
| treaty to the people as of more impor-
| tance. 1t was possible. Secretary Tu-
multy might overcome this obstacle to an
early start by meeting General Pershng
ell route to the West.
! Some changes have been made in the
itinerary as originally made when Pres-
dent Wilson was in Paris. but It was said
that his purpose not to stop at Chicago
had not been changed. He may speak in
the Middle West, at Columbus. Cincinnati
and 81 Louis.
While the itinerary was not completed
tonight, it was regarded as almost GER
tain Mr.. Wilson would speak in Sioux
City, Iowa; Minneapolis or st. Paul
Mimi. Bismarck, N D.. Billings and He
lena, Mont. then swing down the Pacific
coast States, and after reaching Sar
Francisco, come home by the southern
route. making addresses on the return.
Under the present plans of Senate
leaders, Mr., Wilson's departure will
follow closely submission of the for
eign relations committees report OF
the treaty and his appeal to thu
country for ratification will be coin
cdent with the Senate debate on pro
posed amendments and reservations.
Just how far the Senate develop
ments have Influenced the President
plans is not revealed but It is know
that he frequently has discussed hi
proposed trip with his advisers il
connection with the Senate situation
In the opinion of some senators OF
both sides Of the treaty fight the ag
gressive stand taken by the commit
? tee in adopting teXtual amendment
!, to the treaty has provided definit
issue which may have had some con
nection with announcement of tn
| Presidents plans.