The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-02

great American newspaper that IL destroys part of the good opinion France enjoys" Clemenceau had vis- ited Egypt and India. He then re- tired to his little Vendee house built on the beach among the fishermen.
 He comes now from obscurity to celebrate with the French soldiers. among whom the sculptor has placed him and to issue a solemn note of warning to the country. Clemenceau's accepted Parliaments ingratitude without complaint or a desire for re- venge.
 Sounds Former Danger Signal
 If now he throws off his reserve need l say it is not for personal ends? Circumstances induce him after nearly two years retirement to sound the same dangeA signal with which in 1917 he inspired falling France and her hesitating allies.
 My American readers know how these circumstances are regarded by the men who in war and peace worked with C1emenceau and have remained faithful to his conceptions. Since early in 1920, we have up- held our Ideas against majority which at first did not believe us but now begin to see how right we were.
 What will Clemenceau say tomor- row?
 We made Germany bend the knee at Versailles in 1919. How she has since been permitted to forget itY We got her signature to engage ments which no longer count for anything. How is 1t to be explainedY Yesterday we were conquerors. Let no man bring us to the point Of wondering iI we still are today. l. I have said 1t myself repeatedly Ouf contention is that the treaty binds those who have signed and ratified 1t. If David Lloyd George, the British prime minister, Is guilty of day after day. of demanding re- visions to Germany's advantage Frances government Is still more guilty for agreeing to these revisions Instead of holding to the treaty terms pure and simple
 Clemencead never pretended that peace made by four powers could be perfect for each. But he VIII say tomorrow that all changes made in the treaty by the governments which succeeded his own have been detrimental to France. This very week d majority of the departmental asse mblies have made the same on- servation and have urged the gov ernment alas tardily, to return to the treaty terms
 am no prophet but l am sure am not mistaken when say that II the press of France tries to stifle Clemenceau's warning. the country will be profoundly stirred. All or the private and selfish interests or the "Tiger' to open the road to victory. all Of the stern measures he had to take to save the country have since been In league against him and his work.
 Truth VIII Prevail
 But truth will prevail, as always, and it's hour is night. Clemenceau believes, moreover. that 1t is not good enough to wait for that hour; he proposes to hasten It. For when the country sees clearly it will save itself.
 clemsnceau consequently has de- cided, together with certain friends. to found newspaper which VIII ap- near this month He will not only be the founder but the inspiration of the paper. I will be the political director, with single object, viz.: to revive that active sense or na- tional interests which the war ex- alted but which during the last two wears have been allowed to languish in the hands of peace time defeat
 
 Our aim will not be criticism. but action. Doubtless we shall have to be pitliess toward those whom We hold responsible for, the present sit uation. But while telling the truth about them, with proof in our hands, we will not De attacking them personally but seeking to serve the public in this and re- awakening Frances energies.
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 Whenever Clemenceau will do with his pen in his paper that he will do on the platform tomorrow. We are convinced that France. will listen as she listened In 1917.
 Thus tomorrow's ceremony Will mark distinct date in the history of French politics. I call 1t to the attention of all Americans who when that magnificent man tomorrow is- sues his summons to Franc to show herself worthy of peace or deao who won the victory they will remember what he stood for in the wars de- cisive moment.