The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-03
Start of Presidents 1O,OOO-Mile
Speaking Tour Near.
Leaves Washington at z P. M.
for Columbus, Ohio.
FIRST SPEECH TOMORROW
VIII Sign Bill Making Pershing
Permanent General.
Wilson Will Garry on Nation
Wide Debate With Foes.

Washington. Sept. 3.-President
Wilson leaves Washington this even
ing on 1000 mile speaking tour of
the United States. in an effort to con-
vince the people that the peace treaty
should be ratified as It stands.
He will attempt to solidify public
opinion in favor of the treaty so that
pressure viii be brought to bear on OPP
position senators from their home ter
ritories. to change their attitudes.
In this endeavor to create an ir-
resistihle demard for quick ratifica-
ton, the president, It was learned to-
day, will make bald statements of
what he considers the facts, rather
than oratorical efforts.
Senator Hitchcock. of Nebraska, the
leading administration spokesman in
the senate, was invited to the White
House today for a final conference
with the president.
1t was understood that the president
desired to discuss with Senator Hitch
cock plans for the conduct during his
absence OF the administration fight in
the senate for ratification OF the
treaty and the League of Nations cove
nant without change
Into Enemy Territory.
His itinerary calls for invasion Of
the states OF some of his principal OPP
ponents in the senate. Most Of his
speeches will be delivered west of Chi
caEo. where the administration be-
lieves Gntipathy to the treaty is strong
est Special attention is to he devoted
to the Pacific coast. where the people,
according to their senator's. are sus-
picious Of the japanese and resentful
Of the Shantung settlement. whereby
Japan gets important grants In China.
In addition to his speeches on the
coast. the president will review the
Pacific fleet at Seattle September IL.
Fs,- g=nff
ficatIon Is expected to be that the in
dustrial unrest and high price era can
not end until real peace is established
thru the acceptance of the treaty. He
plans to explain his reasons for com
hitting the United states to the
League Of Nations. and in fact. make
n personal report to the American
people on his work at Paris telling
them the why's" and "wherefores."
Speak Extcmporaneously.
The presidents addresses have not
been prepared in advance. due to pres
sure Of other duties at the White
House He will speak eXtemporane-
ousiy. from shorthand notes which he
will lot down on the train. When his
opponents in the senate reply. he will
take ISSUE with them, making the
treaty fight sort Of nationwide de-
bate.
Wilson viii be accompanied by more
than n score of newspaper men, as
well as a corps Of photographers and
q battery Of motion picture cameras.
A few days after each speech the cpl
sodes connected with it will be flashed
on thousands OF movie screens all over
the country. Representatives Of tele-
gEaph companies will be on the train
10 arrange for wire facilities so the
r,resident's words may be quickly
placed before the millions that cannot
actually hear him speak
Secretary Tumulty ais in the party.
as are Mrs. Wilson, DR.. Cary Grayson,
the presidents physician; Gilbert NJ;
close. his chief stenographer, and
other members OF the White House
establishment.
Guard Wilson Closely.
The secret service operatives are
headed by Joseph Murphy. assistant
chief Of the service. Murphy has ac-
companied Wilson on all his journeys,
including the European trip. These
men to whom is entrusted the task
Of protecting the executives life. will
occupy car next to that of the presi-
dent and will be with him every min
ute he is away from the train. EN-
traordinary precautions have been ar
ranged for every stop.
The presidents train will consist of
his private car the one for secret
service men, one for newspaper men,
a diner and two baggage cars. 1t is
TO run rs the second section to regu
lar trains instead Of as a special. A
pilot locomotive will precede II every
where 10 safeguard the way. The start
is at p. m. and the first leg OF the
trip will be over the Pennsylvania,
passing thru Harrisburg and Pitts
hurgh in the night Wilson's first stop
- Columbus, Ohio. where he speaks
tomorrow morning.
Call Labor Conference Today.
Before leaving Washington. the
president will send out invitations to
labor leaders. representatives of capt.
tai and OF the farmers to attend
"round table" conference here shortly
after conclusion OF the trip. The
president plans to complete. all ar
Engagements for the conference before
his departure.
The president is also expected to.
sign the bill giving General Pershing'
the rank OF general for life before
leaving Washington.