Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-02-19

dispatch from Paris, say that the bull
let entered the premier's left shoulder
and had been located in the region of
his right shoulder. The bullet has not
yet been removed. Although the
premier coughs great deal, there is
no evidence of blood from the respira-
tory tract.
Is Prominent Figure.
Georges Clemenceau has been one
OF the leading statesmen of France
1or decades but it was not until the
critical stages Of the war came and he
TOOK the reigns and guided the coun-
try through to the end of the struggle
that he became the world renowned
figure that he is today.
M. -Clemenceau has continued at
the head of the French government
during the trying peace making pe-
riod Head Of the French delegation
in the peace conference. he has been
an outstanding figure in the deIibera-
tons of that body over whose sessions
he presides.
OF an extremely vigorous and ag-
gressive personality. Premier Glenn
epceau, while attracting to himself a
large and loyal following, has as -well
determined and outspoken opponents.
At every turn of affairs in the parlia-
ment, however. he has been able to
wear down the opposition to him, and
Just before the opening of the peace
conference he and his administration
were given striking vote of conf
dence by the chamber Of deputies
i Premier Clemenceau while former
~ classed as radical, has come to
be known in later years as a repre-
sentative rather of the more moderate
ielements in the French body polite
and it is in this phase of his activity
that he has been opposed by more
extreme elements in the French DO
litical world who have accused him
of giving his policies too much Of an
imperialistic trend. He was credited
at first with being opposed to the plan
for the league of nations in it's broader
phases, expressing preference for a
balance of power secured by France,
Great Britain, the United States and
Italy. His representatives. however,
have joined freely in the work of
framing the covenant of the league
and with some reservations. expressed
approval of it as it was laid before
the peace conference.
Notwithstanding his advanced
years-he is rs years Of age-M.
Clemenceau has continued in recent
months to Justify the sobriquet Of
THE Tiger" which long has been
applied to him, going through the
trying work of the peace conference
with its many long consultations with
out often showing signs of fatigue.
I On Way to Conference.
Paris, Feb. 1s.-Premier Clemen-
ceau, when he was shot, was on his
way to conference with Col E. NJ.
House and Arthur J. Balfour, the
British foreign secretary. The con-
ference had been fixed for 10 O'Clock
at the war Office. 81.
The news of the attempted assas-
sination reached Col. House as he
was starting from the Hotel de Crillon
with Secretary Balfour. The two
men at once began to consider what
steps should be taken regarding the
general situation created by the event.
Owing to the fact that M. Clemen-
ceau had in hand personally certain
subjects now under negotiation, it
follows that so far as these are con-
cerned there must be a suspension Of
activity for the time being. These
subjects affect the whole plan Of the
conferences operation inasmuch as
they relate to the contamination of an
early treaty Of peace.
Consider Effect ON Conference.
Paris, Feb. 19.-The American dele
gates when they learned Of the at
tempt upon Premier Clemenceau's 8
life began to consider the effect on
the peace conference. The belief was
Expressed that there would not. be
any great delay in the execution Of
the comprehensive plans during the
absence of President Wilson and Da-
vid Lloyd George, the British pre-
mier. ft
Examination Made.
Paris. Feb. 19.-Professors Laubri,
Gosset and Cuissier examined the
wound In Premier Clemenceau's
shoulder. According to their ding
nosis the premier was struck In the
posterior part Of the right shoulder
blade. The bullet penetrated without
a visceral lesion. The doctors re-
ported general and local conditions q
perfect. s4
COttin Confea1ea.
81 London, Feb. 10 9Cottin. who shot
4 Premier Clemenceau. Ii known % i
dangerous anarchist, according to i
Central News dispatch from Pntda.
When questioned Coffin stook III re-.
) isponsibflity for the shooting Of tn
Ipremier, ssss II ss5sS
s s. london, Feb. l9. -PrNnnioR C191l.