Arizona republican., 1919-04-08

PARIS, April 7--(By the Associated l Press)-The peace conference has ap- parently reached the turning point be- tween definite and speedy results and further prolonged delays. The indica- tions today were toward action, but new doubts began to appear as to whether the desired results could be accomplished within a fortnight as Premier Lloyd George and Colonel House have predicted. The council or four was to have met at Il o'clock this morning at the White House. where the president still is confined to bed but able to consult with his colleagues in emergencies. It developed, however, that Premier Lloyd George has been affected in a similar manner as the president, which has confined him to his bed. The morning session of the council was therefore impossible.
 It was then determined to have the council meet at MT. Lloyd Georges residence, so as to be near him, and here the session began at 3:S0 o'clock this afternoon with Premier Clemen- ceau, Premier Orlando, Colonel House and all the financial experts present. Preparations was again the chief issue and although settled in the main prin ciple, a number of essential details still remained open.
 One of the American experts sum- med up the situation as he entered the meeting, saying:
 "The chances are favorable to an agreement, but we have not agreed yet"
 The principles which seem to be set tied are that separations and restora- ton shall be in accordance with the presidents seventh and eighth points and the allies reply to the presidents note and also that the actual damage and destruction shall be the main basis for estimating the damages and that the commission shall formulate cate gories or classes of these damages.
 Payment is to spread over a period of years, without a specific total being fixed and the initial payments prob ably will be required within the first two years.
 At the close of the councils session it was stated that no agreement had been reached on reparations or other subjects and that the discussion on reparations would be resumed tomor- row with President Wilson possibly present.
 Extreme tension was event as a re- suit of today's discussions and it is be- heved throughout the conference that another critical stage has been reached One of the most responsible authorities associated with President Wilson said that he would not be surprised if American participation was brought to an early close if the delays over de- tails were carried much further.
 The differences still remaining or the subjects of frontiers and repara- tions are comparatively light he added and yet these slight differences are SC persistently maintained as to threaten to create prolonged delays which the president and American delegation are not willing to accept.
 The president was described by ont who saw him during the day as stand ing firm in his determination to make no further concessions. He insisted thai the principles which were definitely agreed upon at the time of the armis- tice are at stake. There is little doub that the presidents stand has beer known to the other members of tho council, but since his illness he ha! not personally conferred with any O them, excepting Colonel House.
 The existing tension led to many re ports of decisive action which th' American delegation was said to b. about to take. These reports were nor, or less exaggerated, yet all seemed plausible in view of the president, determined attitude
 Some of the presidents closest inti mates had not been informed that tn Steamer George Washington had beel sent for, while others were of the opin ion that the summoning of the steame would be accepted as an intimation b, the allied leaders that delays must b brought to a speedy conclusion.
 WILSON THREATENS TO LEAVE
 PARIS. April 7.-(By The Associate Press)-President Wilson's orders tha the United States transport Georg Washington proceed immediately to French port have aroused much com ment here and are even construed b some officials as preliminary to a de termined move to force an agreemen at an early date by the peace confer ence.
 As is usual in such cases, variou rumors were soon in circulation an before night one was current that tn president had delivered an ultimatu1 to the effect that he would withdra, from the conference unless an agree Inent was reached within AS hours.
 It is confidently asserted by thos close to the president that he did nc contemplate any such action, but tt same authorities have no hesitation