Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-07

ton. The last war has shown that she
is able to uphold her ideals to the ut
most limit of sacrifice. She does not for
get any of the nations who help her in
safeguarding her independence and saw
ing the liberty Of the world.
"She knows in particular what she owes
! TO the fraternal devotion, to the fighting
help which America brought to her. The
two countries henceforth are united in
the same glory. We feel that this very
union provides the best guarantee for
the peace Of the world and that the main
interests of mankind can but profit by
immediate cooperation.
AMERICA AND FRANCE
INTIMATELY RELATED.
1.-THE great American democracy well
knows what France is. You have known
US for a long time, but during the last
war your sons have lived among US, shar-
ing the same dangers ana the same hope ;
such unforgettable hours create an ever
lasting intimacy. These two countries of
ours are lands of liberty.
1.-THE statue ct the entrance Of New
York raising right above the harbor her
ight-spreadirg arm has its duplicate in
Paris on the banks of the Seine. Iden-
teal, born OF the same hand, almost of
the same mould, these two statues,
though standing thousands of miles from
each other, point out the close relation
ship which exists between the two peo-
pies, the aspirations they have in COM
mon, the likeness of their role, their equal
love of Justice their similar will on the
path Of progress.
IF, es prime minister Of the French
republic, do not hesitate, in spite of
present difficulties, to leave my country,
It was first, because I wished to bring
over here the tribute Of her gratitude,
and at the same time to show that the
foremost thought Of every Frenchman is
peace. We know too well, alas, what
war means and the toll 1t takes, not to
yearn for peace with heart and soul.
So, as soon as President Harding sent out
his noble call, my country answered
present. and here I am to demonstrate
the earnest good will OF France By every
means in my power.
APPROACHES FARLEY IN
MOST FAVORABLE SPIRIT.
Provided she has nothing to fear for
her security, which remains Of the most
solid guarantees of the peace Of the
world, she is ready to join in every en-
deavor to avert new conflicts. Just be-
cause she had to suffer from the war
more than any other nation, she is ready
to approach the problems OF the con-
ference in the most favorable spirit for
the maintenance OF peace.
Between France and the United states
Of America, there is no room for any
difference-however slight. Both our
countries only endeavor TO lead the men
and peoples Of good will to peaceful ana
fruitful work, and to reduce more and
more the risk Of war. Today the world,
which is in such need OF safety and rest
wishes not only soothing words but
realities
81 earnestly trust that the Washing
ton meeting will give US an opportunity
in this respect. France and America
yesterday united on the battlefield, will
thus continue to play their Deneficent
part in deriving from their common
victory such results as VIII conform
with the idealism that has eve- animated
them"
Aside from the official welcoming party
which went down the bay in the army
tug Lexington to greet BRAND, only a
small OF Of persons was at the pier
to meet him. This was in &C .ordance
with his expressed wish that there
should be no ceremonies OF welcome when
he arrived here.
Accompanying BRAND was Rene Wv
iani, also a member OF the French dele
cation to Washington. and a former
premier Of France. Col. Philippe Bunau-
Varilla, war hero, was a conspicuous
member Of the French premier's party,
his artificial leg being an ever-present
reminder Of Frances war sacrifices.
BRAND BRINGS
VERSAILLES RECORDS.
BRAND brought with him French docu-
ments for use at Washington, together
with records Of the Versailles peace con-
ference. He was in excellent spirits, as
he left the French liner Lafayette, and
waved a CHEEKY greetings to friends in
the waiting group on the pier.
The Premier proceeded Immediately to
the Pennsylvania Railroad station, where
he took a train for Washington.
Fellow passengers Of the French premier
said BRAND and Viviani made no Sc
cret of the fact that the delegation
probably would prove to be the radicals
at the armament limitation conference,
because France believes her wounds are
still bleeding, while other countries that
took part in the war are rapidly recov-
ering.
HOPES FOR SHORT
DELIBERATIONS.
These passengers also said BRAND
hoped the Washington deliberations
would be short. From conversations with
the members Of the French delegation
they believed Frances program would
be willing to yield on a number of points
if she can accomplish reduction. Of mill
tary and naval expenditures and still
safeguard the fruits of victory.
Premier BRAND was in fine fettle and
bowed and smiled happily at the wav-
ing, cheering crowd that greeted him and
associates at the pier. There were about
thirty persons in the French party which
was met by the French onsul-general of
New York, CASTOR Liebert, and Emele
Penchelet, resident director Of the French
line, and between forty and fifty mem
bers of the New York French colony.
Major General Billiard, commandant of
Governors Island, went down the bay
on the Army tug Lexington to meet the
ship. AS the French delegation stepped
from the vessel a battalion of soldiers
from Governors Island stood at atten