El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-20
PEACE MEETING
BUSINESSLIKE
Delegates aste Little
Time On Formalities AS
Conference Opens.

/ president Wilson and premier Lloyd
I George have apparently caught the
/ French habit Of courtesy and polite
ness in speaking.
He modestly says he has been
CHOSEN chairman because Of the inter
national tradition to choose the head
I OF such a conference from the nation
where the meeting is held
He is talking Of moral repnra-
ton now. and declares IL will en-
brace new Institutions whereby
the world may escape ruinOus
wars. terrOrizinE the pOpulace and
preventing them from going
freely about their work for fear
enemies might rise mp Mt any
time.
His bronze colored complexion. his
gray mustache, dropping on either
SIDE OF his strong jaw which has
spelled Infinite courage during the
dark hours OF recent history, his de-
termined gestures and voice Of ap-
peanng tones, make It seem that he
has earned the nickname Of Tiger"
whereby he has been known through
out his public life His many years
have not deprived him Of his utmost
vigor- He seems stronger looking
physically than the robust Lloyd
George President Wilson alongside
OF them seems like a student or phil
osopher whose power issues not from
Is Man of ViGOr.
Clemenceau shows that his power in
speaking comes from his political con-
facts and debates which are character
istie OF the European systems of gov
eminent where the premier must be
able to defend himself against opposi-
lion and all manner Of controversy
during. sessions Of pariiaments.
At 4 o'clock Clemenceau turns to-
wards Mr. Wilson as he utters the
OF this conference has been laid down
by president Wilson It is no longer
a peace Of a more or less vast terri
tory, no longer a peace Of populace-it
Is the peace Of nations that is to be
made This program is sufficient in
itself There is no superflous work.
Let Us try TO act swiftly and well"
At 4:I0 p. m, the conference has
really opened at last It is methodical
and devoid Of passionate outbursts Of
any kind nor has there been any pro-
nounced benediction or religious word.
Premier Clemenceau proceeds TO the
business OF the day in simple way
First comes the responsibility
for this war. The chair Invites
that memoranda on this point be
submitted. CIemenceau mentions
the pamphlet drawn UP by the
French referring to the penal re-
spOnsibility of emperor William.
America and England other works
have been written on the subject Il
couldn't help wondering whether the
conference room would hold the edi
torials. newspapers, magazines and
books that have been written de-
nouncing the kaiser.
Punishment OF World Criminal
The French premier asked for mem
oranda on the punishment for the
crimes OF the war and on international
legislation on the labor question Evil
IDENTIFY labor in European countries
has TO be assured that its interests
viii be cared for
At 5 o'clock secretaries are appoint
ed TO organize details and the ap-
pointments are approved There has
not been dissenting voice heard as
TO anything. The chairman asks for
remarks. but none are made. At 5:19
p. NJ he announces the subject for
the next meeting viii be the league
or nations and declares the gathering !
adjourned
Delegates AIfnEle After Adjournment.
Less than two hours has been con-
sumed since the session opened. The I
delegates mingle with each other Z
after the adjournment Gen. SHUTS
draws president Wilson aside and be- /
IDENTIFY they are talking OF the league {
OF nations, in which the Boer general I
Is deeply interested.
As M Wilson passed from one
chamber to another talked with him
a few minutes about the opportunity /,
OF the press to appear at future meet 4
lngs- he seems anxious that the .
greatest freedom possible be given 10 4
the press and I feel satisfied he has ,
been doing all he can to urge this
It seems evident that the whole
question as to how much shall be
known OF the preliminary converse
tons as may come up again from time
TO time, but for the present the recog-
milton OF the press has been advanced
further than it has ever been at any
conference heretofore held by diplo-
mats
Delegates Gather for Refreshments.
The delegates and premiers and
others gather for refreshments in a