The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-03-18
Plenary Session.

10y JOnn f4dWln INtVlu.l
Paris March Isl. n. SD-A pro-
gram is now developing which may
result in a plenary session of the
peace conference being held on Sat
urday-tho first since President VIII
sons return--for approval or tno con-
stitution of the league OF rations.
Another probably will be held within
the following week to confirm the
naval. military and air terms to be
imposed on Germany. The most speed
that has been made since the open
ing of the conference Is resulting
from the getting together" meeting
of President Wilson ana the repre-
sentativos of the big five at the Quai
d'Orsay yesterday.
The French, up TO the present, were
apparently worried over suggestions,
which. they feared, were giving Ger
muny too much consideration. But
now they realize that the presidents
position is one which Will give the
allies every point, reserving for Ger
many the resources that are consid-
cred necessary.
immigration Considered.
Incidentally speeches made by ia
panese statesmen directed towards
America and conveying the impress
sion that the central powers intend to
press the demand that their citizens
shall have free immigration right
have no foundation, so far as the
present principles of the league OF
nations covenant is concerned.
1t is possible that various nations
may agree to an exchange or citizens
sfOuld such an agreement be accept
able to all, but it is not probable that
if will be included in the constitution
of the league of nations. The real
reason is that no nation can be
pledged on this matter without its
own consent. Should the japanese
suggest that they have the right to
enter the United States freely with =
out regard to the naturalization law
all the United States would have %
do to prevent such would he to make
the declaration: I'VE have nor agreed
to this"
Some new spapcrs, however, have
been attempting to give If contrary
view to this.
Irish Problem.
II is now possible to give the presi-
dents views of the irish problem
question with which his name has
been closely linked by some of the
Sim Fein leaders. 1t is understood
from President Wilson's former con-
vCrsations with friends that ne con-
sidcrs the Irish questions one which
could not be decided by America un-
der tho league of nations. The prest-
dent interprets the covenant as
l.. tItt
of the rights when it votes no" upon
any proposition Therefore, should
the United States. Great Britain or
any other power i'm the league vote IN
the negative upon any question the
league could not compel the tultill-
mcnt Of any view to the contrary.
Tho president held another confer
cncc today with Premier Lloyd
George and Lord Robert Cecil on the
league OF nations constitution. The
president is dctcrminedlv opposed tC
any method which would interfere
with an agreement upon the league
covenant 1t rs expected that the
constitution will be ready Tor 1nu
consideration Saturday, When it is
approved. it may make "a 1rst-ClaS-
preliminary treaty in itself
Iuasmuch as every one seems 70
bo insisting that the president settl,
various pending problems he has
about decided 10 do $50.
Japen Dark Horse.
(By John r. ParkerSon1
Paris. March ISL y. Sl-Japan
is now considered the only 'dar'
horse" i'm the league Of nations ne
cutiatiOus but belief was eNur-SSs ]