The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-02-17

clatiVe TO the Adriatic or have tho
reaty of London carried into effecD.
London Papers Differ in Opinion
London, Feb. lit is impossible
20 emphasize the Importance and
gravity Of the results which may fol-
low the supreme allied councils re-
ply to President Wilson's note rcla-
tive to the Adriatic settlement, says
he Mail.
"Anglo.Amerimn relations for q
'eneration may well depend upon the
terms of the reply" the newspaper
continues.
This country is anxious that jus
ice be done between Italy and Jugo-
lavia ana is equally anxious to cul-
liyate closest friendship with the
United States. which is corner
stone OF British foreign relations. We
trust, therefore that moderation and
clear sightedness may characterize the
reply 80 that the very real crisis with
which this country Is confronted may
be avcrtcd."
Reitcrating its past condemnation
Of the peace treaty, the Herald. labor
organ. int"rprets decisions concern
ins the surrender of former Emperor
William, cNtraditon Of Germans ac-
cuacd of war crimes and the future
status Of Constantinople as q reali-
?atlon OF the folly" OF the authors
Of the treaty.
The historic talents OF Premier
Lloyd George" the newspaper goes
on, "hayc wrought more harm than
the vindictivencss OF Premier Glen.
oncoau, or the boundlcss egotism OF
the American president. The dra.
matte roappearaucc OF President WI.
son may be Il mere gesture, but it
may be much moro, for America can
enforce it's will and can, even at this
| late hour, insist that justice be done.
! Does the president mean business!
/ If he does, there is still chance for
| him To retrieve some OF his reputation
and give Europe a tolerable peace"
Deep anxiety lest the allies send
President Wilson reply containing
| further cause for dissension is eX-
pressed by the Times, because in
| the actual mood they nre now In, the
American people might believe a very
| little thing sufficient 10 make them
withdraw their countenancc from the
peace settlement and turn their backs
| for a season upon the affairs Of the
old world
! The newspaper declares President
! Wilson's note on the Adriatic ques'
! tion raises question which allied
| democracics will not allow the su-
prome council to settle unrestrained."
They are not prepared 1t contin-
ues, TO commit TO the uncontrolled
discretion Of their premlers, their re
lations with the American people and
will not tolerate for moment any
conduct which might reasonably es-
TRANCE Americans or lnjure an issue
SO vast and so fraught with good
and evil, ast he friendship OF Ameri-
CO for Europe The future OF tho
league Of nations and all the moral
harvest of war hang on this friend
ship"
Anxious as Great Britain. France
and Italy are to pay loyal regard to
the wishes OF their American asso-
ciate," says the Chronicle, 1t Is diff
ficult TO see how they can comply
with Mr.. Wilson'S demand relative
to the Adriatc problem. Settlement
Of this question, which is compare
lively academic for America, but car
dinal FOR the European powers, Ia
overdue. Mr.. Wilson when here, did
nothing making for settlement, and
sometimes he did make an adjust
ment much more difficult. His ac-
ton has strained the relations OF
Italy here and the allies are graveiy
embarrassed. After long labor and
indefinite pains the allies reached
n decision and Mr.. Wilson invites
them to tear it up and begin again
"a request which strikes US as an
impossible one"
The Daily News, warmly support.
ing Mr.. Wilson's attitude says:
There is no reason whatever why
he should not similarly challenge the
allies decision relations to Turkey
and the eXtradition of accused Ger
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