The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-05

American" he said at Richmond, Ind.
Wilson is keenly anxious for his
words to be placed before the largest
possible number of readers and he has
frequently asked little groups about
the rear platform of his car. to read
his speeches in the rewspa pets
Altho the president had no idea OF
making rear platfotfn speeches when
this tour was planned 1t seems likely
he will deliver them in increasing
numbers. At every stop there are
cries of Tell as about 1t, woodrow"
from those who cluster about his car.
At first he tried to pass this off with
talk about the weather or about what
a fine looking town you folks have
here" Apparently he now believes,
however, that there Is something to be
gained by briefly addressing every
handful OF voters that he can reach.
ana he has begun to respond to the
demand for How about It, Woodrow -
TELL as something about IT,
Cali Him i'Woodfow."
woodrow IL the name most fire.
quently heard when crowds greet the
president. wilson" Is shouted, of
course, but many call for woodrow"
The women In the crowds evidently
want to see Mrs. Wilson more than
they want to see the president. Shrin
cries OF ''Nifs. Wiison-show us Mrs.
wilson," ring out over the mems bass
shouts, and Is she doesn't appear, they
become more insIstent.
Demand Mrs. Wilson.
"Go on, bring her out. we want to
see her" one sunbonneted woman
yelled at the president In a town In In
diana.
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A moment later Mrs. Wilson, all
Smiles. and with a bunch of flowers
in her arms, stepped upon the plat
form. A prolonged ''Ah-h-h-h-h"
from the. feminine element, then
Speech. Mrs. wilson," wnereupon the
first lady Of the land beat retreat
win Return ,siiantung.
Wilson has not yet gone into the
Shantung question or the matter of
Britain's votes in the League of Ma
tions council, two of the most erlti-
cised points of the peace treaty. From
remarks he has dropped. however, it
is known he believes Japan will re-
store Shantung to China after the
treaty has been ratified and ne prob
ably will discuss thts soon. League
foes have said the British empire had
six votes to Americas one In the
league council. Wilson intends to e&-
plain this in an early speech.
He holds that Britain has but one
vote in the league council and that
its votes in the league assembly could
not be cast in any dispute in which
the empire or any part OF it was In
VOWED.
The high cost, of living and its reia-
ton to ratification of the treaty, will
be Brought out by the president Short
ly. At the first favorable opportunity,
1t Is believed. he intends to make an
attempt to put opponents of the treaty
I in the position of men who are keep
ing up prices, on the theory that
prices cannot be restored to peace lev
els until zeal peace Is restored by
ratification.
Won't Debate With Senators.
wilson's advisers say he has no in
| tehtioif of engaging in a debate with
| anti-leaguers in the senate, while on
this trip. He doesn't believe such a
| debate would bring out what he wants
! to develop with regard to the treaty
and the reasons why he thinks 1t
to devote time to answering senator's,
which he would rather devote to ex-
planning cloudy clauses in the cove
nant.
The presidents demeanor in his
rear platform appearances seems to in
dictate that he wants to destroy any
impression that he Is a stern, aloof
Individual. He is extremely cordial
and apparently tries to appear like
| plain folks"
Troops Guard HIS Train.
Two hours before the president was
scheduled to leave his train at Union
avenue and Forest Park for his long
| drive over st. Louis bOulevafds, these
thorofares were closed to traffic.
Several Companies of soldiers from
Jefferson Barracks met the president
train at the western terminus of the
city and stood guard over 1t while the
president slept and until he left for his
hotel at $3.50 g. m.
The presidents talk at the luncheon
being rendered him by the st. Louis
| Cha mbef of Commerce will be heard
almost exclusively by the members OF
the chamber. as the distribution OF
tickets was strictly confined to them
Previous TO this luncheon, which will
be served at 1880 p. m. the presi-
dent will have several hours of leisure
and privacy, while after the luncheon
he will be free from all engagements
until he starts Of the mass meeting
at the Coliseum which is to be opened
with an address by Governor GardneI